Postdoc available on psychedelic antidepressant research

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

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in Montpellier is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to study mechanisms of fast acting antidepressant response using serotoninergic psychedelics. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience, possess experience with mouse behavior and related techniques, and demonstrate a strong interest in antidepressant research. This full-time position offers a stimulating research environment with opportunities for collaboration and professional growth, starting in early 2026.

Prestations

Stimulating research environment

Opportunities for professional development

Salary in line with INSERM grid for postdoctoral researchers

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field are required.
• Experience with mouse behavior, photometry, optogenetics or chemogenetics are recommended.
• Strong interest in antidepressant research.

Responsabilités

• Design and lead research projects to elucidate neuronal networks.
• Collaborate with partners to analyze the proteome of the animal models.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students.

Connaissances

Experience with mouse behavior

Photometry

Optogenetics

Chemogenetics

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to work independently

Formation

Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department UMR 5203 Research Field Neurosciences » Neurobiology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 31 Dec 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 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

Mechanisms of fast acting antidepressant response with serotoninergic psychedelics

The Jeanneteau lab ( https://jeanneteau-lab.cnrs.fr/ ) is looking for postdoctoral fellows to join the very dynamic research environment of the Institute of functional Genomics in Montpellier (https://www.igf.cnrs.fr/en/homepage/ ). We study the adaptative mechanisms of neural circuits involved in the vulnerability to depression and resistance to treatment. The ANR funded research program MAGICHALL will lay the foundation for exploring cellular pharmacology and neural networks underlying fast and lasting antidepressant response. We will use transgenic mice to identify the cells that respond to psychedelic and non-psychedelic serotoninergic drugs, cell sorting and proteomic to identify their content, photometry to study activity patterns and chemogenetics to determine their functions in mouse models of depressive-like phenotype. This is a collaborative project with Prof. Alain Gardier lab at the University of Paris-Saclay and Prof. Carine Becamel at the University of Montpellier.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Neurosciences » Neurobiology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile:

• A Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field are required
• Experience with mouse behavior, photometry, optogenetics or chemogenetics are recommended
• Strong interest in antidepressant research
• Highly intrinsically motivated, creative, dedicated, and critical thinker
• Ability to clearly communicate research results to other lab members and scientists
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Team player who can work independently in an international team
• Proactive, flexible, and problem-solving attitude

Specific Requirements

• Design and lead research projects to elucidate neuronal networks involved in vulnerability to stress in an animal model
• Collaborate with partners to analyze the proteome of the animal models
• Organize and troubleshoot your work independently
• Communicate results and experiences with the team in a transparent and professional manner
• Advise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students
• Languages ENGLISH Level Basic

Internal Application form(s) needed

Looking for a postdoc in psychedelic antidepressant research 2026.pdf

• A multifaceted academic position in a stimulating research environment, with multiple opportunities to broaden your expertise and where quality, professionalism and team spirit are encouraged.
• A full-time contract of up to 5 years on the recently awarded ANR MAGICHALL project
• The earliest possible start date is by the 1st trimester of 2026
• Salary will be in line with the INSERM salary grid for postdoctoral researchers

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of functional genomics, university of Montpellier Country France City Montpellier Postal Code 34090 Street 141 rue de la Cardonille Geofield