Modelisation physique de la segregation du genome bacterien // Physical modeling of the auto-assembly driving bacterial DNA segregation
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ABG-137379
ADUM-72830 |
Thesis topic | |
| 2026-03-31 | Other public funding |
Université de Montpellier
Montpellier Cedex 5 - Occitanie - France
Modelisation physique de la segregation du genome bacterien // Physical modeling of the auto-assembly driving bacterial DNA segregation
- Physics
physique genomique, simulations numeriques, systemes non-lineaire, simulations Monte Carlo, ADN bacterien, segregation de l'ADN
genomic physics, numerical simulations , non-linear systems, Monte Carlo simulations, bacterial DNA, DNA segregation
genomic physics, numerical simulations , non-linear systems, Monte Carlo simulations, bacterial DNA, DNA segregation
Topic description
Chez les bactéries, la ségrégation de l'ADN repose principalement sur les systèmes ParABS pour assurer une répartition fidèle des molécules d'ADN lors de la division cellulaire. Notre objectif est de parvenir à une compréhension holistique, quantitative et moléculaire du mécanisme qui pilote le principal système de ségrégation de l'ADN bactérien, en utilisant des approches intégratives et multidisciplinaires. Nous réaliserons une modélisation physique à l'aide des outils de la physique théorique. Nos collaborateurs de l'équipe de Jean-Yves Bouet (CBI, Toulouse) mèneront des expériences en génétique et génomique, biologie cellulaire et biochimie afin de tester nos prédictions. Forts d'une collaboration établie, nous avons l'intention de décrypter les mécanismes qui (i) pilotent l'auto-assemblage des complexes nucléoprotéiques (protéines ParB) impliqués dans la répartition du système ParABS archétypal du plasmide F chez Escherichia coli. Cette étape implique une séparation de phase des protéines sur un polymère, et (ii) la séparation et le positionnement subséquents des complexes de part et d'autre du plan de division grâce aux protéines ParA. Ce projet sera réalisé à l'aide de systèmes non linéaires et d'approches stochastiques. Nous étudierons les interactions entre deux auto-assemblages dynamiques de ParA et ParB qui assurent la ségrégation de l'ADN. Ce projet se situe à l'interface entre la physique des polymères, la physique des colloïdes et la matière active. Nous utiliserons des approches numériques et analytiques.
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In bacteria, DNA segregation mainly relies on ParABS systems to faithfully partition DNA molecules at cell division. Our objective is to achieve a holistic, quantitative and molecular understanding of the mechanism driving the main bacterial DNA segregation system by using integrative and multidisciplinary approaches. We will perform physical modeling using the tools of theoretical physics. Our collaborators in the team of Jean-Yves BOUET (CBI, Toulouse) will perform experiments in genetics and genomics, cell biology and biochemistry to test our predictions. Built on an established collaboration, we intent to decipher the mechanisms that (i) drive the auto-assembly of the nucleoprotein complexes (ParB proteins) involved in the partition of the archetypical ParABS system of the plasmid F in Escherichia coli. This part involves a phase separation of proteins on a polymer, and (ii) the subsequent splitting and positioning of complexes at either side of the division plane through ParA proteins. This will be done with both non-linear systems and stochastic approaches. We will investigate the cross talk between two dynamic auto-assemblies of ParA and ParB that ensure DNA segregation. This project is at the interface between polymer physics, colloid physics and active matter. We will use both numerical and analytical approaches.
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Début de la thèse : 01/10/2026
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In bacteria, DNA segregation mainly relies on ParABS systems to faithfully partition DNA molecules at cell division. Our objective is to achieve a holistic, quantitative and molecular understanding of the mechanism driving the main bacterial DNA segregation system by using integrative and multidisciplinary approaches. We will perform physical modeling using the tools of theoretical physics. Our collaborators in the team of Jean-Yves BOUET (CBI, Toulouse) will perform experiments in genetics and genomics, cell biology and biochemistry to test our predictions. Built on an established collaboration, we intent to decipher the mechanisms that (i) drive the auto-assembly of the nucleoprotein complexes (ParB proteins) involved in the partition of the archetypical ParABS system of the plasmid F in Escherichia coli. This part involves a phase separation of proteins on a polymer, and (ii) the subsequent splitting and positioning of complexes at either side of the division plane through ParA proteins. This will be done with both non-linear systems and stochastic approaches. We will investigate the cross talk between two dynamic auto-assemblies of ParA and ParB that ensure DNA segregation. This project is at the interface between polymer physics, colloid physics and active matter. We will use both numerical and analytical approaches.
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Début de la thèse : 01/10/2026
Funding category
Other public funding
Funding further details
ANR Financement d'Agences de financement de la recherche
Presentation of host institution and host laboratory
Université de Montpellier
Institution awarding doctoral degree
Université de Montpellier
Graduate school
166 I2S - Information, Structures, Systèmes
Candidate's profile
Le/la candidat(e) devra posséder des connaissances en physique théorique. Il/elle devra maîtriser les simulations numériques (par exemple, les méthodes de Monte-Carlo) et le développement de calculs analytiques. Un intérêt marqué pour la biologie est indispensable.
The applicant will display a background in theoretical physics. He/she will have skills in numerical simulations (e.g., Monte Carlo methods) and in developing analytical calculations. A strong interest in biology is needed.
The applicant will display a background in theoretical physics. He/she will have skills in numerical simulations (e.g., Monte Carlo methods) and in developing analytical calculations. A strong interest in biology is needed.
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