2 ERC-funded postdoctoral positions Neuronal Circuits and Motor Control

KEY WORDS

CITY

COUNTRY

France

DETAILS OF THE OFFER

We study the neuronal control of movement in health and disease. We are looking for two motivated scientists to explore the diversity and specialization of descending circuits for the orchestration of integrated and adaptive movements at the functional, connectomics and genetic levels.

Working place: the team Neuronal Circuits and Motor Control at CNRS in France (bouvier lab)

Project 1:

To investigate the diversity of descending brainstem neurons from the anatomical and gene expression standpoints. Approaches will combine circuit tracing, high-throughput sequencing, and histology.

Skills:

• Tissue dissociation, flow cytometry
• RNA sequencing and genomic data analysis ideally at the single cell or single nucleus level
• Interest in learning experimental approaches on mice for anatomical and functional
• investigation

Project 2:

To investigate the organization and diversity of specific brainstem neurons through their connectivity, activity and function. Approaches will combine advanced viral circuit tracings with in vivo functional imaging, electrophysiology and optogenetics, and behavioral analysis.

Skills:

• Rodent stereotaxic surgery, behavioral analysis, video-tracking
• Fiber photometry and/or electrophysiological recordings and/or optogenetics in vivo
• Minimal skills in programming or bioengineering will be a valuable asset.

You would be joining a dynamic, international, and well-equipped team supported by ERC and ANR in a brand new multidisciplinary Institute at the heart of the Paris-Saclay cluster.

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TYPE OF JOB

TYPE OF CONTRACT

CDD (temporary / 2 years initially with extensions possible based on advancement)

EMPLOYMENT START DATE

2024