Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F)

EURAXESS Ireland; Saclay; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CNRS – Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay seeks a researcher to investigate the impact of a new pharmacological compound targeting neuropeptides on social and emotional behaviours in mice. The project operates within the Astrocytes & Cognitions team, focusing on long-term treatments and comprehensive behavioural assessments.

The role involves conducting behavioral tests to characterise social and emotional behaviours, using specialized software for analysis and accurate image processing.

Qualifications

• Certified training in animal experimentation, including surgery and experimental procedures.
• Experience in surgery and stereotaxic injection in mice.
• Proficiency in the main behavioural tests used in mice to assess: anxiety; social interactions; ultrasonic vocalisations.
• Use of specialist software for behavioural analysis in mice.
• Proficiency in image analysis and processing software.

Responsibilities

• To investigate the impact of a new pharmacological compound targeting neuropeptides on social behaviour in mice.
• To assess the effects of the treatment on various behavioural parameters.
• Conducting long-term treatments in mice.
• Behavioural assessment of the animals following treatment.

Skills

Animal experimentation

Surgical procedures

Stereotaxic injection

Tools

Behavioural analysis software

Image analysis software

Job description

Psychological sciences » Cognitive science

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut des Neurosciences Paris-Saclay Research Field Neurosciences Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

To investigate the impact of a new pharmacological compound targeting neuropeptides on social behaviour in mice.
To assess the effects of the treatment on various behavioural parameters.

Conducting long-term treatments in mice.
Behavioural assessment of the animals following treatment.
Carrying out various behavioural tests designed to characterise social and emotional behaviours.

A preclinical study aimed at characterising the effects of a pharmacological approach targeting neuropeptides on social and emotional behaviour in mice. The project will be carried out within the 'Astrocytes & Cognitions' team.

Research Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

Key skills

• Certified training in animal experimentation, including surgery and experimental procedures.
• Experience in surgery and stereotaxic injection in mice.
• Proficiency in the main behavioural tests used in mice to assess: anxiety; social interactions; ultrasonic vocalisations.
• Use of specialist software for behavioural analysis in mice.
• Proficiency in image analysis and processing software.

Behavioural Skills

• Teamwork.
• Rigorous approach and adherence to experimental protocols.
• Ability to carry out experiments independently.
• Organisation and monitoring of experiments.