PhD in NeuroEthology (M/F). Ant Navigation and Sensory-motor Reslience
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
Offer at a glance
The Unit
Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition Animale
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
31062 TOULOUSE
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
€2,300 gross per month
Apply Application Deadline : 08 May 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Design and carry out experiments focused on ant navigation, both in the laboratory and in the field. Perform quantitative analysis and agent-based modeling of behavior. Report, discuss, and present data to the team. The position is for 36 months.
Activity
Laboratory work using virtual reality (VR)
Fieldwork (setting up infrastructure, conducting experiments, recording ant movements)
Data analysis
Agent-based modeling of behavior
Co-authoring scientific publications
Your Profil
Skills
Ability to design and implement behavioral protocols
Knowledge of statistics
Experience in signal analysis
Experience in agent-based modeling
Proficiency in Python
Knowledge of insect neurobiology is a plus, but not essential
Your Work Environment
The position is funded by the ERC RESILI-ANT project, led by Dr. Antoine Wystrach. The successful candidate will join the project team at Université de Toulouse Paul Sabatier and will work closely with PI Antoine Wystrach, a postdoctoral researcher, and a research engineer. Field experiments will take place in Seville for Cataglyphis velox and in Australia for Myrmecia species.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
€2,300 gross per month
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5169-ANTWYS-009 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Physiology, ageing, tumorigenesis |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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