General information
Offer title : Post-doc in Neuroscience, 2-photon imaging M/F (H/F)
Reference : UMR5292-CHRPEY-004
Number of position : 1
Workplace : LYON 08
Date of publication : 19 November 2025
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 1 months
Expected date of employment : 1 January 2026
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : Up to 3071,00€ monthly, depending on expertise level
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : 1 to 4 years
Section(s) CN : 25 - Molecular and cellular neurobiology, neurophysiology
Missions
The research project aims to study cellular dynamics in the amygdala nucleus and behavioral emotional reactivity in narcoleptic mice, a sleep disorder characterized by sleep fragmentation and cataplexy.
Activities
Main tasks:
* Experimentation for acquiring calcium imaging data
* Sleep recording in narcoleptic mice
* Conducting analyses of the data obtained
* Performing statistical analyses and formatting the data
* Writing scientific manuscripts
Secondary tasks:
* Mentoring interns: Supervising and guiding interns in their research, providing them with technical and methodological advice, and ensuring their ongoing training in laboratory analyses and techniques.
Skills
Expected skills
* In-depth knowledge of animal experimentation
* Skills in mouse calcium imaging
* Level I or II and surgical experience in animal experimentation
* Proficiency in Python and Matlab programming
Skills:
* Performing 2-photon imaging experiments
* Proficiency in data analysis tools
* Strong written and oral communication skills
Personal Qualities:
* Ability to team work
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong organizational skills
Work Context
The Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (CRNL) is dedicated to exploring the central nervous system, cognitive functions, and brain disorders. We focus on key aspects such as perception, attention, memory, sleep, emotions, and social cognition. Our research, integrating molecular, behavioral, and clinical approaches, aims to understand the functioning of the central nervous system and develop diagnostic markers and innovative therapies. Located at the East Lyon Hospital Center, the CRNL comprises approximately 450 multidisciplinary experts. Our facilities include 18 research teams and 14 technical platforms. In particular, the "Neurocampus Michel Jouvet" building houses 9 teams and 6 platforms, providing a collaborative environment conducive to innovation in neuroscience.
You will join the SLEEP team, which focuses on characterizing sleep phases, analyzing neural networks, and investigating disorders such as narcolepsy and REM sleep behavior disorder. Our projects explore a variety of techniques in transgenic rats and mice. Our team, led by Christelle Peyron and Pierre-Hervé Luppi, brings together multidisciplinary researchers involved in integrative projects aligned with the objectives of the CRNL.