Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F) in Cell Imaging and Lipid Trafficking

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description The recruited researcher will investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in cholesterol transport and storage at endoplasmic reticulum–plasma membrane contact sites, as well as their relationship with lipid droplet metabolism. They will use cell and molecular biology approaches, live-cell imaging by confocal and TIRF microscopy, lipid visualization techniques, and electron microscopy. They will be responsible for data acquisition and quantitative analysis, interpretation of results, and dissemination of findings through scientific presentations and publications. 1. Conduct cell and molecular biology experiments to investigate the role of membrane contact sites in cholesterol transport and storage. 2. Study protein dynamics and localization at membrane contact sites using live-cell imaging, including confocal, TIRF and super-resolution microscopy. 3. Visualize and analyze the intracellular distribution of lipids, particularly cholesterol, and their transport between cellular compartments. 4. Use electron microscopy to characterize cellular ultrastructure, contacts between organelles, and lipid droplet morphology. 5. Perform experimental data acquisition, quantitative analysis and interpretation. 6. Present results at scientific meetings and contribute to the preparation of scientific publications. 7. Participate in scientific discussions and collaborative activities within the res