République Française Inserm
Institut thématique Neurosciences, sciences cognitives, neurologie, psychiatrie

Postdoctoral Position in Microglia - Synapse interactions

Type of contract CDD

Location Paris, France

Statut Available


Key Words Microglia, Synapse plasticity, Imaging

Details of the offer

Working place: Institute of Biology of the Ecole normale supérieure

Missions:

Microglial cells dynamically survey the brain parenchyma. In the healthy brain, microglia have active housekeeping functions and are now acknowledged as genuine regulators of neuronal functions. The project will study the bidirectional microglia-neuron interaction with a focus on synapse plasticity, building on our previous results1,2.
The post-doc will develop and apply advanced imaging techniques combined with high-standard cell-biology and in-vivo approaches to investigate the dynamic and reciprocal functional interactions between synapses and microglia.
The Triller lab, offers a stimulating and rigorous setting for scientific growth and the development of independent research careers.
The Institute of Biology of ENS is a leading biology institute in Europe that gathers world-class researchers from fields including Genetics & Genomics, Cell & Developmental biology, Evolution, and Neuroscience. Located in the heart of Paris, the institute is near other prestigious research institutions, providing opportunities for collaboration. (Institut Curie, Collège de France, ESPCI...).

Qualifications:

  • PhD or MD/PhD with a background in cell biology, immunology, neuroscience or biophysics.
  • Significant technical expertise in imaging and basic biophysics.
  • Programming skills are welcome.
  • Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and creativity.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Type of job

Type of contract CDD

Application deadline

Employment start date 01/03/2025

Contact

Please send a cover letter explaining your relevant work experience and interests, a CV, and the contact information with three references to Dr Triller antoine.triller@ens.psl.eu and Dr Bessis.