3-year PhD position in Neuroscience under international codirection between the Mediterranean I[...]

Aix-Marseille Université; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aix-Marseille Université is looking for a PhD student to join a collaborative research team focused on temporal lobe epilepsy. This role involves advanced neuroscience techniques, including electrophysiology and behavioral testing, within a supportive, well-equipped environment split between Marseille and Geneva.

Prestations

Fully funded studentship and transportation costs

Access to state-of-the-art research facilities

Supportive working conditions

Qualifications

• Strong neuroscience background with relevant experience in animal surgery and in vivo electrophysiology.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsabilités

• Investigate the role of inhibitory neurons in temporal lobe epilepsy.
• Conduct behavioral testing, calcium imaging, and electrophysiological recordings.

Connaissances

Data analysis using Matlab

Data analysis using Python

In vivo electrophysiology

Animal surgery

Communication skills

Formation

Master’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience

Description du poste

RESEARCHER PROFILE : PhD / R1 : First stage Researcher

RESEARCH FIELD(S): Biology

JOB / OFFER DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a PhD student to join our international collaborative team based at INMED (Marseille) and the University of Geneva.

Our team investigates the pathological role of long-distance inhibitory neurons in temporal lobe epilepsy by combining behavioral testing, calcium imaging, and multisite electrophysiological recordings in epileptic mice using retrograde viruses. We also evaluate the potential therapeutic benefits of chemo- or optogenetic manipulation of these neurons.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Type of contract: Temporary

Job status: Full-time

Hours per week: 37.5

APPLICATION AND START DATES

Application deadline: 15/11/2023 23:50 (Paris time)

Expected start date: 01/01/2024

DURATION

36 months

This position is not funded through an EU research framework program.

HOW TO APPLY

WORK LOCATIONS

Geneva, Switzerland: Department of Basic Neuroscience, Centre Médical Universitaire, University of Geneva, 1, rue Michel Servet, 1004 Genève

WHAT WE OFFER

• The studentship and transportation costs between Marseille and Geneva will be fully funded for 3 years by an Midex grant.
• The student will split their time equally between Marseille and Geneva and will earn a salary according to the pay scales in each country.
• We provide supportive working conditions and state-of-the-art research facilities.

Additional information about administrative procedures for foreign researchers is available through the AMU EURAXESS Portal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a strong neuroscience background, preferably with experience in animal surgery, in vivo electrophysiology, and data analysis using Matlab or Python.

SOFT SKILLS AND LANGUAGE

We seek a well-organized, motivated, inquisitive team player with good communication skills and a strong sense of ethics. Fluency in English is required.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND SELECTION

Applicants must have a Master’s degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates who obtained their last degree outside Aix-Marseille Université. Selected candidates will be interviewed via videoconference.