Postdoctoral Researcher: Cerebello-Thalamic PD Pathways

EURAXESS Ireland; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS IBENS in Paris is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) to study cerebello-thalamic pathways and their involvement in Parkinson's disease. You will conduct surgeries, implant devices, and perform detailed behavioural assessments in a dedicated lab.

Daily lab presence and hands-on experimentation are essential. Work includes anatomy/function studies, data analysis, and results writing, with training in implantation techniques and behavioural testing.

Qualifications

• Study of cerebello-thalamic pathways and their role in Parkinson disease.
• Investigating anatomy and function of these pathways using different experimental approaches.
• Performing surgeries and chronic implantations of electrodes, optical fibers, and IMUs.
• Designing and conducting behavioural experiments and analyses.
• Training and teaching experimental techniques, particularly surgical procedures, implantation techniques, and behavioural assessment.

Responsibilities

• Surgery, behaviour, data analysis, results writing

Skills

Neuroscience

Surgical techniques

Behavioural analysis

Data analysis

Education

PhD or MSc in Neuroscience

Tools

IMUs

Electrodes

Optical fibers

Job description

CNRS IBENS in Paris is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) to study cerebello-thalamic pathways and their involvement in Parkinson's disease. You will conduct surgeries, implant devices, and perform detailed behavioural assessments in a dedicated lab.

Daily lab presence and hands-on experimentation are essential. Work includes anatomy/function studies, data analysis, and results writing, with training in implantation techniques and behavioural testing.