Postdoc: Electrophysiology & Computational Neural Modeling

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research through the Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to explore oscillation properties of the claustrum neural network. The role combines experimental work (electrophysiology, optogenetics, imaging) with data analysis and modelling.

Responsibilities include experimental workflow from brain dissection to patch-clamp/MEA recordings, data analysis, and preparing results for publication using

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of neuroscience from single neurons to networks.
• Experience with small-animal brain surgery for slice preparation and maintenance.
• Extensive electrophysiology experience (patch-clamp, current- and voltage-clamp); calcium imaging.

Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing in vitro experiments on the claustrum and prepare them for modelling and publication.
• Data analysis and modelling of electrophysiological results; contribute to publications.
• Format and write results for dissemination in publications.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Modelling

Electrophysiology

Neuroscience knowledge

Education

Designer-level diploma

Surgery certification

Tools

Patch-clamp

MEA recordings

Calcium imaging

Job description

The CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research through the Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) to explore oscillation properties of the claustrum neural network. The role combines experimental work (electrophysiology, optogenetics, imaging) with data analysis and modelling.

Responsibilities include experimental workflow from brain dissection to patch-clamp/MEA recordings, data analysis, and preparing results for publication using