Post-doc in Neuroscience, 2-photon imaging M/F

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France is seeking a Researcher for a project focused on sleep disorders and cellular dynamics in narcoleptic mice. Candidates should have expertise in animal experimentation and programming, with proficiency in Python and Matlab. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to innovative neuroscience research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised Researcher (R2) status required.
• Experience with surgical techniques in animal experimentation.
• Experience in sleep recording and data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Acquire calcium imaging data through experimentation.
• Conduct sleep recording in narcoleptic mice.
• Analyse data and write scientific manuscripts.
• Mentor interns in research.

Connaissances

In-depth knowledge of animal experimentation

Skills in mouse calcium imaging

Proficiency in Python and Matlab programming

2-photon imaging experiments

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Strong written and oral communication skills

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon Research Field Neurosciences Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 15 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 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

The research project aims to study cellular dynamics in the amygdala nucleus and behavioral emotional reactivity in narcoleptic mice, a sleep disorder characterized by sleep fragmentation and cataplexy.

Main tasks

• Experimentation for acquiring calcium imaging data
• Sleep recording in narcoleptic mice
• Conducting analyses of the data obtained
• Performing statistical analyses and formatting the data
• Writing scientific manuscripts

Secondary tasks

• Mentoring interns: Supervising and guiding interns in their research, providing them with technical and methodological advice, and ensuring their ongoing training in laboratory analyses and techniques.

The Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (CRNL) is dedicated to exploring the central nervous system, cognitive functions, and brain disorders. We focus on key aspects such as perception, attention, memory, sleep, emotions, and social cognition. Our research, integrating molecular, behavioral, and clinical approaches, aims to understand the functioning of the central nervous system and develop diagnostic markers and innovative therapies. Located at the East Lyon Hospital Center, the CRNL comprises approximately 450 multidisciplinary experts. Our facilities include 18 research teams and 14 technical platforms. In particular, the "Neurocampus Michel Jouvet" building houses 9 teams and 6 platforms, providing a collaborative environment conducive to innovation in neuroscience. You will join the SLEEP team, which focuses on characterizing sleep phases, analyzing neural networks, and investigating disorders such as narcolepsy and REM sleep behavior disorder. Our projects explore a variety of techniques in transgenic rats and mice. Our team, led by Christelle Peyron and Pierre-Hervé Luppi, brings together multidisciplinary researchers involved in integrative projects aligned with the objectives of the CRNL.

Expected skills

• In-depth knowledge of animal experimentation
• Skills in mouse calcium imaging
• Level I or II and surgical experience in animal experimentation
• Proficiency in Python and Matlab programming

Skills

• Performing 2-photon imaging experiments
• Proficiency in data analysis tools
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Personal Qualities

• Ability to teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills