General information
Offer title : Neuroscience researcher 'Study of the role of the motor cortex and its subcortical motor partners in motor planning.' M/F (H/F)
Reference : UMR5297-MELDES0-292
Number of position : 1
Workplace : BORDEAUX
Date of publication : 07 November 2025
Type of Contract : Researcher in FTC
Contract Period : 12 months
Expected date of employment : 1 April 2026
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : Between €2,991.58 and €3,417.33 gross monthly depending on experience
Desired level of education : Doctorate
Experience required : Indifferent
Section(s) CN : 25 - Molecular and cellular neurobiology, neurophysiology
Missions
Development of 1P and 2P miniscope imaging in vivo and implementation and conduct of miniscope experiments in animals to understand the role of the motor cortex and its subcortical motor partners (STN, basal ganglia, spinal cord, etc.) in motor planning.
Activities
1) Development of the 1P and 2P miniscope technique within the team, including technical assembly of the miniscope (selection of the best equipment, technical and scientific monitoring, documentation, training of other users, etc.) and implementation of procedures for surgery, implantation, viral infection, imaging and analysis. 2) Stereotaxy and implantation and viral infection surgery.
2) Handling, habituation and daily monitoring of animals in animal experiments, in accordance with ethical regulations:
3) Implementation of miniscope experiments on awake, behaving animals.
4) Strict monitoring of limit points and euthanasia of animals if necessary.
5) Daily monitoring of data collection and storage by all necessary means (laboratory notebook, external hard drive, server).
6) Development of scripts for mathematical analysis and modelling of data.
7) Monitoring and maintenance of the team's equipment.
8) Training and supervision of PhD and Master's students if necessary.
Skills
1) Regulatory training in animal experimentation (design and application) and specialisation in surgery.
2) In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of biophotonics, neuroscience, animal behaviour, optogenetics, and implant surgery.
3) Extensive knowledge of programming and data analysis (Matlab, Python, etc.).
4) Extensive knowledge of immunohistochemistry.
Work Context
Created on 1 January 2011, the Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience (IINS) is a joint research unit affiliated with the CNRS and the University of Bordeaux. With 170 staff members divided into 12 teams, IINS combines multidisciplinary expertise to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in brain activity. The Institute develops innovative methods in imaging, chemistry, physiology and computer science. As part of Bordeaux Neurocampus, IINS is one of the major players in the neuroscience community in Aquitaine.
Constraints and risks
Possibility of working staggered hours