Postdoctoral researcher position in neurophysiology (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research organization in France seeks a First Stage Researcher in Neuroscience to conduct experiments related to brain activity and behavior. Responsibilities include designing electrophysiology experiments, analyzing data using Matlab or Python, and collaborating with a dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a related field, have strong skills in neurophysiology, and certifications in animal experimentation. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in brain plasticity.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or a related field.
• Required knowledge in neurophysiology.
• Proficiency in Matlab or Python with experience in data analysis and modeling.
• Highly motivated, rigorous, dynamic, and strong in teamwork.
• Animal experimentation and surgery certifications required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct electrophysiology experiments in freely behaving mice.
• Develop tools for the analysis of behavioral and neuronal data.
• Process, interpret, and present analysis results.

Connaissances

Behavioral electrophysiology

Optogenetics

Data analysis

Strong teamwork skills

Communication of scientific results

Formation

PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or a related field

Outils

Matlab

Python

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Plasticité du cerveau Research Field Neurosciences Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 8 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 15 Dec 2025 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

The recruited person will participate in setting up electrophysiology and behavioral neuroscience experiments in rodents to study the impact of nicotine on anxiety and fear states. In addition, they will be responsible for data analysis using computational tools to classify brain states and describe the neuronal and behavioral changes associated with pharmacological manipulations, through the development of scripts using software such as Python or Matlab.

• Conduct electrophysiology experiments in freely behaving mice by manipulating brain activity using pharmacological tools.
• Develop tools for the analysis of behavioral and neuronal data.
• Process, interpret, and present the results of analyses while ensuring proper data storage and tracking.
• Description:
  • Behavioral electrophysiology
  • Optogenetics and chemogenetics
  • Behavioral analyses in mice
  • Data analysis
  • Reporting to the scientific supervisor

The recruited person will join the Brain Plasticity Laboratory (UMR 8249 – CNRS) at ESPCI, which brings together eight teams studying the molecular, cellular, neuronal, and behavioral mechanisms of neuroplasticity. They will work within the MOBS team, led by Karim Benchenane, which focuses on the role of body-brain states in memory, behavior, and addiction.

• PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or a related field.
• Required knowledge in neurophysiology.
• Proficiency in Matlab or Python, with experience in data analysis and modeling.
• Highly motivated, rigorous, dynamic, with strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate scientific results.
• Animal experimentation certification.
• Animal surgery certification.