Postdoc in Brain Development with iPSC Organoids & MEA

CNRS; France; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS, Institut de Biologie Valrose in Nice, France, invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study NR2F1's role in human brain development, using hiPSCs differentiated in 2D/3D systems and organoids.

The project combines scRNA-seq and MEA electrophysiology to understand excitation–inhibition balance in neurodevelopmental contexts, under supervision of M. Bertacchi and team leaders.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, developmental biology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related field.
• Expertise in cellular and molecular biology, including fluorescence and confocal microscopy.
• Experience in developmental biology and cell culture.
• Experience in electrophysiology using MEA platforms.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Motivation, perseverance, autonomy, rigor, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English (French not required).

Responsibilities

• Adapt and optimize the project's methodological approaches in consultation with supervisors.
• Conduct experiments.
• Analyze and communicate data, maintain lab records, and present results at project meetings.
• Follow relevant health and safety regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the literature.
• Supervise Master’s or PhD students.
• Write research articles in English.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Autonomy

Rigour

English communication

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

MEAs (Multi-Electrode Arrays)

Fluorescence microscopy

Confocal microscopy

Job description

CNRS, Institut de Biologie Valrose in Nice, France, invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study NR2F1's role in human brain development, using hiPSCs differentiated in 2D/3D systems and organoids.

The project combines scRNA-seq and MEA electrophysiology to understand excitation–inhibition balance in neurodevelopmental contexts, under supervision of M. Bertacchi and team leaders.