Postdoctoral position (M/F) in Neuroscience

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

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay Research Field Neurosciences Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 10 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for a passionate postdoctoral researcher to carry out a project on the neural bases of movements in mice.

The main activities focus on piloting a research project aimed at studying the organization of motor pathways in the mouse brain, including:

• Experimental activities:Optogenetic manipulations in freely moving mice
• Data analysis:Kinematic analysis of movement via video tracking
• Mapping of neuronal connectivity
• Molecular profiling of gene expression
• Project management activities:Coordination of the project
• Presentation and dissemination of results in the form of seminars and articles
• Supervision:Supervision of interns (Master's, thesis)

The candidate will join the Paris-Saclay Institute of Neuroscience, an international research environment bringing together developmental, cognitive, integrative, and computational neuroscience teams. The recruited person will join a team studying neuronal circuits and motor control in mice (team name: neuropsi.cnrs.fr/equipe-julien-bouvier), composed of a research director, a conference lecturer, 2 assistants/engineers, 2 postdoctoral researchers, 2 PhD students, and several students in master's and internship programs.

The project combines in vivo approaches: functional genetics, connectivity/histology/genomic analyses, and behavioral analysis.

Conceptual:

• Doctoral thesis focused on the nervous system.
• Knowledge of neuronal control of movements and brain-trunk organization in the mouse.

Experimental:

• Work on genetically modified mouse lines
• Use of viral vectors for studying neuronal connectivity
• Histology, fluorescence microscopy
• Bioinformatics tools, data processing, and ideal use of Matlab, R, or Python
• Teamwork, critical thinking, teamwork, and solidarity
• Fluency in French or English