Scientist – Microbial Synthetic Biology – Non-model bacteria and phage engineering
PARIS, FRANCE FULL TIME
At Eligo, we are passionate about developing new drugs to address unmet medical needs!
Eligo is building a platform technology that engineers phage particles (Eligobiotics) to deliver therapeutic DNA to (re)program a wide range of bacterial species in-situ. With such a capability, Eligo is developing a new generation of drugs allowing precision microbiome engineering.
To be able to translate our research to the clinic, we need to design and engineer bacterial strains, therapeutic DNA circuits and phage genomes which will be used to produce our Eligobiotics.
We are therefore looking for a synthetic biologist who has experience with non-model bacteria engineering and/or phage engineering and is excited to tackle the ambitious challenges of engineering non-model bacteria and their associated phages to develop new Eligobiotics.
— RESPONSIBILITIES —
- Develop and optimize genetic tools in non-model bacteria for strain and phage engineering
- Build, test, debug and optimize genetic circuits in non-model bacteria
- Tune genetic expression on developed circuits for efficient function in target bacterial species
- Engineer new DNA packaging and delivery systems based on engineered phages
- Work hand-in-hand with other scientists to accelerate the process of Eligobiotics engineering
— REQUIREMENTS —
- Ph.D. in a relevant field (i.e., molecular biology, microbiology, synthetic biology, etc).
- Demonstrated strong experience with non-model bacteria including anaerobic bacteria
- Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques (i.e. Gibson, Golden gate or CRISPR, etc)
- Phage expertise is a plus
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy and an ability to work independently to solve technical problems
- Ability to multitask without compromising quality and accuracy
- Effective management of time and effort to meet deadlines
- Strong interactive skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong collaborative attitude essential
— ELIGONAUT BENEFITS —
Unique advantages and comprehensive benefits:
- Competitive salary and equity packages for each employee
- 8€ Tickets Restaurant for each working day (50% covered by Eligo)
- Health insurance / mutuelle: 100% of top-tier insurance (Alan) for Eligonauts and their kids covered by Eligo
- Transportation: 100% of Navigo transportation card costs reimbursed, or 400€/year offered for alternative transport support
- Integration assistance: weekly French and English classes covered 100%
- Health & Wellness: gym membership covered 100%
- 9-11 days/year RTT
- Flexible remote-work policy (2 days per week if compatible with responsibilities)
Awesome perks:
- A team that is passionate, creative, driven, and at the top of their game
- A fast-paced, international, interdisciplinary, inspiring, and collaborative work environment
- An opportunity to apply cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems
- A truly unique and fantastic company culture
- Easily accessible via public transit (metro lines 14 and 6, RER C, tram T3a, various bus lines)
- Secure parking for bikes on site
- Numerous options for lunch: many restaurants within walking distance, fully-equipped kitchen and cafeteria on the Eligo premises, and a Foodles workplace canteen in the common building space
- Last but not least…the Parisian life! (Brand-new lab and office space in Paris with a rooftop terrace from which we can see the Eiffel Tower sparkle ✨; 6-minute walk from the river Seine)
Join us as we build the future of precision microbiome medicines!