PhD Candidate: Brain Plasticity & Stress Neuroscience

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is looking for a First Stage Researcher to investigate neurobiological mechanisms linked to stress recovery. The role is based in the Brain Plasticity Laboratory and involves real-time measurement of neuronal activities during experimental setups, with an emphasis on the impact of respiration and autonomic activity. Candidates should hold a MSc/PhD in Neuroscience, have experience with neuronal activity measurement, and be skilled in experimental design and data analysis. The position offers a full-time contract starting March 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in measuring neuronal activity in experimental setups.
• Knowledge of respiratory and autonomic activity measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with behavioral neuroscience and stress models.

Responsabilités

• Measure activity of CRH neurons and dopamine signals during experiments.
• Conduct experiments using various respiratory rhythms and assess their impact.
• Analyze data related to stress outputs and physiological metrics.

Connaissances

Measurement of neuronal activity and signals

Ability to design experiments

Knowledge in neurophysiology

Experience with animal models

Formation

MSc or PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Outils

Electrophysiology equipment

Fiber photometry tools

Data analysis software

Description du poste

A leading research institution in France is looking for a First Stage Researcher to investigate neurobiological mechanisms linked to stress recovery. The role is based in the Brain Plasticity Laboratory and involves real-time measurement of neuronal activities during experimental setups, with an emphasis on the impact of respiration and autonomic activity. Candidates should hold a MSc/PhD in Neuroscience, have experience with neuronal activity measurement, and be skilled in experimental design and data analysis. The position offers a full-time contract starting March 2, 2026.