PhD student in the CLIMAnX NEXUS "Experienced or Anticipated Climate Change and Mental Health: From Anxiety to Adaptive Well-being"

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Key Words climate change, neuroscience, mental health

Details of the offer

Working place: ExposUM Institute / Montpellier university

Missions: 

Expected benefits: This study will contribute to a better understanding of the neurological consequences of CC on mental health and the development of neurodegenerative diseases. By identifying the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the anxiogenic, depressogenic and neurodegenerative effects of hyperthermia, it will pave the way for new preventive and therapeutic strategies. The findings may also provide valuable insights into related areas, such as neuronal resilience to environmental stress, the impact of CC on neuropsychiatric disorders, and neuroprotective approaches in the context of global warming

Objective: 

The aim of the study is to characterize the short- and long-term impact of repeated exposure to scorching temperatures on anxiety and depression levels, social behavior, sleep and cognitive abilities in male and female mice. The project will combine behavioral analyses with biochemical, proteomic, phosphoproteomic and immunohistochemical approaches.

Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our research team for a PhD project in experimental neurobiology. The ideal applicant will hold a Master’s degree (Master 2) in Neuroscience or an equivalent qualification (Bac+5), recognized nationally or internationally, and demonstrate a solid academic background in experimental neurobiology. 

Essential and Desired Skills:

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in neurobiology; 
• Experience in behavioral approaches in mice, with prior experience in behavioral data analysis and interpretation (preferred);
• Skills in biochemistry, including but not limited to ELISA assays and western blotting; 
• Experience with immunohistochemistry techniques. 

The project involves a substantial amount of experimental work on awake animal models (mice). Prior experience with such protocols is highly desirable. If not already acquired, a strong willingness to be trained and to actively engage in this demanding experimental context is essential. We also value scientific rigor, autonomy, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine motivation to commit to a multi-year doctoral research project.

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Type of job

Type of contract CDD

Application deadline

Employment start date 01/10/2025

Contact

The application must include the following 

• a CV
• a letter of motivation
• a copy of the degree required for registration 
• any additional specific information requested by the doctoral school CBS2  = thesis topics 

If you would like to apply for this position, please send an e-mail to Carine Becamel à and Laurent Givalois with a CC to copie marie Laure.parmentier@igf.cnrs.fr and exposum-aap@umontpellier.fr to inform them of your interest.