Postdoctoral position in neuroscience

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We are looking for a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to lead a project on the neural basis of movement in mice.

The main activities focus on leading a research project aimed at studying the organization of descending motor pathways in the brainstem, in mice:

Experimental activities:

• Optogenetic manipulations in freely moving mice
• Kinematic analysis using Motion Capture
• In vitro electrophysiological recordings of fictive motor activity
• Anatomical and connectomic mapping

Research management activities:

• Literature review
• Presentation and dissemination of data in seminars and publications
• Supervision of Master's and PhD students

Qualification:

Conceptual:

• PhD in Neuroscience
• Knowledge in the neural control of movements and the organization of the brainstem and spinal cord.

Experimental:

• Experience working with genetically modified mouse lines
• Stereotaxic surgery
• Viral tools for studying neural connectivity
• Histology, fluorescence microscopy
• Computer skills (office software, data processing, and ideally programming in Matlab, R, or Python)

Interpersonal skills:

• Curiosity, critical thinking
• Teamwork, mutual assistance, and solidarity
• Proficiency in French or English

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