Post-doctoral Fellow (M/F) in Neuroscience:Study of dendritic integration in mouse motor cortex[...]

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France is looking for a PhD holder in Neuroscience to lead a project on the integration of cerebellar information. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, conducting imaging experiments, and analyzing data. Candidates should have expertise in in vivo techniques, neurophysiology, and proficiency in Python or Matlab. The environment offers excellent public transport access and a stimulating scientific setting with advanced equipment.

Prestations

University catering nearby

Easy access by public transport

Stimulating scientific environment

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of neurophysiology.
• Mastery of in vivo recording techniques in rodents.
• Strong knowledge of embedded electronics.

Responsabilités

• Perform stereotaxic surgeries on mice.
• Conduct in vivo calcium imaging experiments.
• Record electrophysiological signals.

Connaissances

Stereotaxic surgery experience

Behavioral analysis

Data analysis scripting

Design and prototype instrumentation

Formation

PhD in Neuroscience

Outils

Arduino

ESP32

Python

Matlab

Description du poste

Offer Description

The recruited person will join the "Physiology of Neural Networks" team and will be in charge of a research project aimed at understanding the mechanisms of integration of cerebellar information in pyramidal cells and interneurons of the motor cortex in vivo.

Responsibilities

• Perform stereotaxic surgeries on mice
• Set up and conduct in vivo calcium imaging experiments
• Record electrophysiological signals with optogenetic stimulations
• Develop apparatus to study behavior (microcontrollers, 3D printing, small‑scale robotics)
• Design and implement manipanda necessary for motor tasks
• Develop and implement behavioral protocols
• Analyze imaging data
• Program analysis tools (Python/Matlab)
• Participate in team meetings and seminars
• Present results at conferences
• Write scientific articles
• Supervise technical training of personnel in training

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience
• In‑depth knowledge of neurophysiology
• Mastery of in vivo recording techniques in rodents
• Strong knowledge of embedded electronics and microcontroller architecture (Arduino, ESP32)
• Expertise in neuroscience data analysis
• Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab
• Excellent level of English (minimum C1)

Key Skills

• Confirmed experience in stereotaxic surgery in mice
• Practice of behavioral analyses
• Ability to develop data analysis scripts
• Ability to design, prototype and integrate experimental devices based on microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32) for rodent behavior instrumentation

Interpersonal Skills

• Rigor and organization in conducting experiments
• Teamwork ability
• Excellent communication
• Autonomy in project management

Additional Comments

University catering nearby. Easy access by public transport (tram, bus). Stimulating scientific environment with access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment.