Postdoc Neuroscience Researcher: Motor Circuits in Mice

CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research; France; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS, Paris-Saclay, is seeking a passionate postdoctoral researcher to study the neural bases of movements in mice. The role involves piloting a project on motor pathways, performing optogenetic manipulations, and analyzing movement with video tracking.

The candidate will join a collaborative neuroscience institute and contribute to in vivo approaches combining genetics, connectivity analyses, and behavioral studies. Supervision of interns and dissemination of results are included.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or closely related field.
• Experience with postdoctoral research in neuroscience.
• Strong experimental and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a project on the neural bases of movements in mice.
• Pilot a research project focused on motor pathways in the mouse brain.
• Perform optogenetic manipulations in freely moving mice.
• Analyze movement data using video tracking.
• Map neuronal connectivity and profile gene expression.
• Coordinate project activities and manage timelines.
• Present results in seminars and publications.
• Supervise interns (Master's, thesis).

Skills

Neuroscience

Data analysis

Optogenetics

Molecular profiling

Histology

Bioinformatics

Matlab

R

Python

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Matlab

R

Python

Fluorescence microscopy

Job description

CNRS, Paris-Saclay, is seeking a passionate postdoctoral researcher to study the neural bases of movements in mice. The role involves piloting a project on motor pathways, performing optogenetic manipulations, and analyzing movement with video tracking.

The candidate will join a collaborative neuroscience institute and contribute to in vivo approaches combining genetics, connectivity analyses, and behavioral studies. Supervision of interns and dissemination of results are included.