Flux Analysis Engineer
Join INRAE to analyze metabolic fluxes and characterize isotopic standards for plant science and metabolomics.
Best for:Best for computational biologists and metabolomics researchers with experience in isotopic labeling and metabolic flux analysis.
Overview
The French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE) is seeking a Flux Analysis Engineer to join the MetaboHUB infrastructure at the Bordeaux Metabolome Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating isotope-labeling data into calculation software to model metabolic fluxes in compartmentalized plant systems, such as tomato fruit cells. Additionally, the role involves characterizing plant 13C-labelled standards for LC-MS and GC-MS analyses using advanced processing tools. This temporary position offers an opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled consortium supporting cutting-edge research in plant metabolism and biotechnology. The appointee will work closely with research teams to generate flux maps, develop analytical strategies, and help disseminate findings through scientific publications.
What you'll do
- Implement experimental datasets into the Influx software to calculate metabolic fluxes in compartmentalized systems.
- Visualize flux maps and demonstrate the added value of isotope-labeling experiments for compartmented plant models.
- Gather and prepare plant 13C-labelled standards for mass spectrometry analyses.
- Process isotopic data using standard methods and consortium-developed grouping tools to cluster isotopologues.
- Contribute to the drafting and dissemination of research findings through scientific articles.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or Engineering degree in a relevant discipline
Language: English mandatory
Instruction: English and French
- Experience in flux analyses and isotopy
- Knowledge of plant metabolism and metabolomics
- Proficiency in mathematical software-based resolution
- Familiarity with 13C labeling experiments and isotopic data processing
- Must comply with French Civil Service Code obligations regarding neutrality and secularism
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20
Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter explaining their interest in the specific research project described on the MetaboHUB webpage, along with a full CV containing contact details for two references.
- Motivation letter
- CV
Contact
Sophie Colombie
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