A 6-month Master 2 (M2) research internship is available in Montpellier, France, in 2027 for students interested in developmental biology, RNA biology, genetics, and quantitative imaging.
Research Project:
From RNA Binding to Nuclear Organisation: Dissecting Hox Transcription Factor Function In Vivo
The project aims to understand how RNA binding influences the organisation and developmental activity of Hox transcription factors.
Using an endogenous RNA-binding-deficient UbxK58A mutant in Drosophila, the research will investigate how impaired RNA binding affects:
- Developmental phenotypes
- RNA interactions of Ubx
- Spatial organisation of Ubx in embryonic nuclei
The internship will be carried out through a collaboration between the Integrative RNA Networks in Development team at Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier (IGMM) and the Nuclear Organization of Transcription in Embryos team at CRBM-CNRS.
The project combines developmental genetics, RNA biology, transcriptional regulation, and quantitative imaging, providing an interdisciplinary research experience for students interested in pursuing research or a PhD.
Internship Details
📍 Location: Montpellier, France
🗓️ Duration: 6 months
🎓 Eligibility: Master 2 (M2) students
📅 Year: 2027
💰 Funding: BIOLuM mini-grant programme
How to Apply
Interested students can apply by sending a CV and short motivation letter to:
📧 Julie Carnesecchi: julie.carnesecchi@igmm.cnrs.fr
📧 Albert Tsai: albert.tsai@crbm.cnrs.fr
Students with an interest in developmental biology, molecular biology, RNA research, genetics, or quantitative imaging are encouraged to explore this opportunity.