The candidate will investigate biomarkers of response to lithium in bipolar disorders using molecular, cellular and biochemical approaches. The candidate will also have frequent interaction with clinicians on the project. The ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team is essential.
Profile: a microfluidic scientist with an expertise applied to cell culture or a cell neurobiologist with a strong knowledge of microfluidics. Consolidated expertise (>= 3 years) in cell culture is absolutely required. Experience in calcium imaging would be strongly appreciated but not necessary.
Candidates should be independent, motivated and very enthusiastic, with strong expertise in either in vivo extracellular electrophysiology, in vivo or ex vivo calcium imaging. Complementary skills including Python programming, ex vivo patch-clamp or molecular biology are welcome. Candidate should hold a PhD in Neuroscience or related disciplines.
We invite candidates with the following profiles to apply:
Acquired skills in developmental biology, in vivo manipulations and molecular biology, imaging. Knowledge of the chicken embryo model would be a great plus.
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Acquired skills in transcriptomic approaches (single cell RNAseq and data analysis) applied to developmental biology and/or cell lineage studies.
We wish to recruit a post-doc with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good work ethics, strong motivation and creativity. Fluency in English is mandatory but ability to speak French is not required.
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IDEAL PROFILE
Ph.D. and post-doc in the neurology field with a strong record of scientific publications.
Strong experience in team management.
Solid background in In vitro pharmacology.
Deep knowledge of neurodegenerative disease mechanisms such as movement disorders (Ataxia, ALS, Parkinson, MSA...).
Recognized expertise in neurology and related cellular assays including physiopathological models (primary cell culture, iPS-derived cell lines, 3D models) and state-of-the-art technologies (cellular imaging, microfluidic cell culture systems...).
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Perfect communication and presentation skills, both written and oral (French/English). Management and leadership capabilities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates good network and relationship building skills.
Several years in industry, CRO or biotech experience as a researcher and/or project leader is a prerequisite.
Requirements
Enthusiasm for synaptic research and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.
PhD in neuroscience or cell biology (or in the final stages of submitting the thesis)
Prior experience with cellular imaging and/or in vitro electrophysiology techniques is an asset
Collaborative mindset, good communication skills and language proficiency in English
ERC-funded postdoctoral position to use NMR and integrated structural biology to describe highly dynamic viral replication assemblies (SARS-CoV-2, Measles, Influenza).
We are searching for a creative, highly motivated individual with a strong quantitative background. Ideal candidates will have:
PhD in Neuroscience or a related field
Expertise in in vivo calcium imaging and/or in vivo electrophysiology
Strong quantitative and programming skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Candidates should have a PhD in a Life Sciences discipline (e.g. Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience or related). The 5-year-posts are subject to probation at 30 months.
We are seeking applications of highly motivated individuals, preferably with background in neuroscience. PhD in neuroscience, biology or related fields is required. Experience in Calcium-imaging and/or programming will be appreciated.
Postdoc opportunity with Dr Marc Busche (UK DRI at UCL) & Prof David Sharp (UK DRI CR&T)
examining the effects of TBI on neuronal circuit and neurovascular function in vivo
Deadline: 14 Feb 2022
Le recrutement s’effectue, en règle générale, parmi les chercheurs et les chercheuses en début de carrière ayant soutenu une thèse (ou justifiant de titres et travaux scientifiques jugés équivalents). Les candidats doivent avoir valorisé les résultats de leur thèse par des publications.
We are looking for a highly motivated scientist with a good background in electrophysiology or
computational/theoretical neuroscience. Experience in both of these areas is a bonus, but not
required. Experience in computer programming or in scripting of data analysis routines is also a plus.
Requirements for the candidates:
hold a PhD in cognitive neurosciences, neurosciences, psychology, and/or related fields;
solid record of internationally peer-reviewed scientific work;
expertise or strong interest in temporal and/or spatial cognition;
solid understanding of statistics;
prior experience with EEG or MEG methods preferred;
signal processing and programming skills (python);
autonomy and capacity to lead one’s project independently as well as collaborate with others;
be an overall good lab citizen;
fluid mastery of both oral and written English
The candidate must have a PhD in computer science, robotics, machine learning, and/or some familiarity with human-robot interaction programming. Experience with EEG analysis would be a plus.
PhD or MD/PhD with a background in Physiology and/or Neuroscience
Excellent research records and academic activities
Strong expertise in wet-lab experience with advanced techniques (i.e., Patch-clamp, Viral-mediated gene transfer in animal models, Calcium imaging) and quantitative data analysis
Experience in mouse behavior assessment and analysis is a pre-requisite. Holding an EU accreditation to conduct experiments in animals will be a plus.
Be imaginative, open, dynamic, team-worker, strongly self-driven and well organized.
Applicants are expected to have a strong background and proven track record in cell biology or neurosciences. Experience in working with cellular/moleculr biology, scRNA-Seq, and/or ChiP-Seq will be valuable. Expertise in sequencing data analysis ould be helpful. English proficencey is mandatory (French is a plus). Strong communication skills, team spirit and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team are expected.
Le candidat sera en charge du projet visant à identifier et caractériser des modifications spécifiques des activités cérébrales avant la survenue des crises épileptiques, sous la codirection du Pr Vincent Navarro et du Dr Mario Chavez.
The candidate should have a PhD in neuroscience or cellular / developmental biology. Expertise in molecular and cellular biology, electrophysiology or microscopy will be appreciated.
Candidates must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, molecular biology, biomedical engineering or a related field. The ideal candidate should have molecular biology and some bioinformatics skills, and be passionate about tool development and brain mapping.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree with preferred background in Neurosciences, Psychology/Psychiatry, Epidemiology or Nutrition. Previous experience in monitoring clinical studies and marked interest in translational approaches will be strongly appreciated, as well as good abilities of organization, and good team-working and communication skills. French language proficiency is required.
The successful candidate should be able to generate and characterize cortical organoids using different approaches, including Crispr-editing, 3D cell culture, high-throughput screening, imaging and single-cell omics
The successful candidate should be able to use multiple techniques such as genetic engineering and Crispr-editing, in utero electroporation, high-throughput in vivo screening, imaging and single-cell omics.
Two postdoctoral research positions are available in the framework of the International collaborative research project between France and Canada, BabyMusic, funded by la fondation pour l'audition. This project which is based on a bimodal neuroimaging approach (high resolution electroencephalography and high density functional near-infrared spectroscopy), aims to investigate the capacities related to auditory rhythm perception during very early neurodevelopment starting from premature neonates to infants during the first year of life. The Post-doctoral researchers will be welcomed at McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind (directed by Prof. Laurel Trainor), Hamilton, Canada, and at INSERM U1105, Groupe de Recherches sur l'Analyse Multimodale de la Fonction Cérébrale (directed by Prof. Fabrice Wallois), Amiens, France. The successful candidates will be working in committed, interdisciplinary teams in Canada and France with many years of internationally renowned expertise in cognitive and developmental neuroscience, neurocognition of music, and clinical care of neonates. The post-doctoral fellows will be working in collaboration with both laboratories in France and Canada, and joining two groups of researchers, graduate students, and postdocs, while having the majority of the research conducted in one of the laboratories.
Two postdoctoral research positions Four postdoctoral research positions are available in the framework of the DFG-ANR funded project fMEG-OPM (PIs Prof. Etienne Labyt, Dr. Mahdi Mahmoudzadeh, Prof. Hubert Preissl, Prof. Fabrice Wallois). This DFG-ANR project opens up a wide range of opportunities to the successful candidate. The successful candidate will benefit from a stimulating scientific environment where it is possible to invite peer researchers, exchange ideas with fellow researchers in the DFG-ANR project fMEG-OPM; about 15 researchers reside at INSERM, CEA, Tubingen labs, interact with each other in the framework of the DFG-ANR project fMEG-OPM. The successful candidates will join the multidisciplinary research groups where s/he will be in close interaction with the team members. The positions are available for 3 years starting May 2022.
The successful candidates will devote the majority of regular working hours to research topics that have been given priority in the fMEG-OPM DFG-ANR project.
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in a multi-disciplinary project to study brain functions in infants using functional near-infrared & diffusion correlation (fNIRS & fDCS) spectroscopies coupled with EEG recording. Candidates must hold an internationally recognized Ph.D.-equivalent degree in a relevant field (Computational neuroscience, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering).
Doctorat en biologie ou équivalent scientifique ;
• Expérience de travaux dans le domaine des neurosciences ;
• Bonne connaissance des enjeux liés aux recherches utilisant des cellules souches pluripotentes ;
• Très bonne qualité de rédaction et de synthèse ;
• Maîtrise de l’anglais écrit et parlé ;
• Connaissance du secteur de la recherche en France : organisation, fonctionnement, acteurs ;
• Bon relationnel ;
• Aptitude au travail en équipe et à la coopération interdisciplinaire au sein de l’Agence ;
• Capacités d’organisation et de gestion de la charge de travail ;
• Compétences bureautiques classiques
Travailler à l’Inserm, c’est rejoindre plus de 15 000 personnes mobilisées dans les laboratoires et les administrations pour construire une recherche d’excellence, proche des préoccupations de la société et porteuse d’innovation.
Travailler à l’Inserm, c’est bénéficier d’un environnement de travail de qualité et d’un dispositif de recherche performant.
Travailler à l’Inserm, c’est faire partie du seul organisme public français de recherche dédié exclusivement à la recherche biomédicale, le premier à la pointe de la recherche médicale au XXIe siècle.
Two PhD students and one post-doc fellow will be recruited in April 2022 for 3 years. Ideal candidates are highly motivated for research, are good team players with an open mind for interdisciplinary research involving medical and psychological sciences and computational approaches, and are able to speak and write English fluently. Three complementary profiles are proposed:
One candidate with a good knowledge of scientific methods and statistics for behavioral experiments in cognitive science, psycho(patho)logy, or a related field. Experience with psychometric testing of patients, data analysis, and programming in Matlab or similar software is advantageous. The candidate's main tasks will be to program, run and analyze behavioral experiments with patients suffering from IEI, involving interoceptive tasks and tests of cognitive biases.
One candidate with previous experience in data analysis, programming in Matlab or Python, and experience in developing computational models of psychopathological conditions (computational psychology/psychiatry) and in the model-based analysis of behavioral data, using methods such as Bayesian inference, reinforcement learning, and deep learning. The candidate's main missions will be to build, simulate, fit and test computational models of human behavior for patients with IEI.
One candidate needs to be a fluently French speaking CBT-trained psychologist with great clinical experience and a strong interest in innovative CBT programs. Experience in qualitative analysis is a plus. The candidate's main missions will be to build, run and test a CBT treatment program with patients suffering from IEI.
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and have solid experience with in vitro slice electrophysiology. Prior experience with stereotaxic injections and mouse models is preferred. Excellent teamwork and English communication skills are required.
Candidates must have a PhD degree in neuroscience and a practical experience in molecular and imaging approaches of the brain. Previous experience in the biology of gliovascular interactions in rodent models is preferred. The ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team is essential.
The CAPS laboratory currently has an open post-doctoral position, which will start in 2022, February 28th (1 year). The candidate will investigate behavioral markers for embodiment in subjects exposed to telepresence through beaming into the iCub robot.
PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Experience in cell biology, synchrotron and/or super resolution imaging is desirable
Ability to work meticulously
Interest in innovative imaging techniques and data analysis
Interest in the field of health/environmental research
Ability to communicate and write in English
Candidates should have a doctoral degree in neuroscience/neuroendocrinology/nutrition/or metabolism. Previous experience in the study of hypothalamic neuronal circuits in rodent models is preferred. The ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team is essential.
This position involves the design of experiments, their execution, analysis, write-up and dissemination (publications, talks and posters).
Strong experience in mammalian cell culture, transfection, biochemistry, cell biology, microscopy required. Ph.D. thesis already obtained, defended in 2019, 2020 or 2021. English: written and spoken.
A 3 year Post doctoral position, starting in Feb/Mar 2022 is opened to develop and characterize, using the microfluidics technology, the functional interaction between the autonomic neurons and cardiomyocytes using neurons and cardiac cells derived from patient-iPSC cells.
Candidates must have (or nearing completion of) a PhD degree in neuroscience, social psychology, behavioral economics, computational neuroscience or a related discipline. Candidates must have previous practical experience and working knowledge of human neuroimaging (eg. model-based fMRI). The candidate must also have working knowledge of experimental statistics, signal processing and excellent programming skills in Matlab. Previous experience in model-based fMRI experiments, advanced multivariate data analysis and computational modelling is desirable.
The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree in Life Science, preferentially in Neurosciences. Candidates with expertise in Matlab/python analyses and ideally with a background in fiber photometry approaches are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior experience with behavioral analyses or molecular biology is not required. The successful applicant should show the ability to think critically and drive a project independently while collaborating with members of the lab and collaborators. English is the working language.