M/F Neuroscience Researcher

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS – National Center for Scientific Research, through the Institut de biologie de l'École Normale Supérieure (IBENS) in Paris, seeks a researcher to conduct and complete a project in neurophysiology under Pierre Paoletti's team. The position is full-time on a 35-hour week, starting 1 January 2027, with English as the working language in a collaborative, internationally connected lab.

The project focuses on glutamate receptor function and pharmacology, combining cellular electrophysiology,

Qualifications

• Expertise in cellular electrophysiology, biology and pharmacology of neurotransmission.
• Immunohistochemistry and use of pharmacological and genetic tools.
• Handling of nervous tissue and monitoring of rodent strains.
• Strong writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete a research project in neurophysiology.
• Collaborate within Pierre Paoletti's team at IBENS and with international partners.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results.

Skills

Cellular electrophysiology

Biology

Pharmacology of neurotransmission

Immunohistochemistry

Genetic tools

Handling of nervous tissue

Monitoring of rodent strains

Strong writing skills in English

Job description

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut de biologie de l'Ecole Normale Supérieure Research Field Neurosciences Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 1 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Conducting and Completing a Research Project in Neurophysiology

The candidate will join Pierre Paoletti's team at the Institute of Biology of the École Normale Supérieure (IBENS), a research center affiliated with the ENS, the CNRS, and INSERM. The team is internationally renowned in the field of molecular and cellular neuroscience, particularly in the study of the function and pharmacology of glutamate receptors (iGluRs). It is based on the development of a multiscale approach that combines protein engineering with synaptic physiology. The lab is well-funded and involved in an extensive network of local, national, and international collaborations. The working language is English. IBENS is an internationally recognized institute dedicated to basic research in biology across four main areas (neuroscience, genetics & genomics, cell and developmental biology, neuroscience, ecology, and evolution) and state-of-the-art technological platforms. Located in the heart of Paris (5th arrondissement), IBENS offers an excellent, dynamic, and welcoming work environment.

Expertise in cellular electrophysiology, biology, and pharmacology of neurotransmission. Immunohistochemistry, use of pharmacological and genetic tools, handling of nervous tissue, and monitoring of rodent strains. Strong writing skills in English