Neuroscience Researcher: “Understanding the neural mechanisms underpinning social behaviour in rodents” (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 6 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut Interdisciplinaire de Neurosciences
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
33076 BORDEAUX
Contract Duration
6 months
Date of Hire
15/10/2026
Remuneration
Between €3,041 and €4,216 gross per month, depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 05 August 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The position holder will be responsible for leading a research project aimed at understanding the neural mechanisms underpinning social behaviour in rodents.
Activity
Preparation and placement of brain implants (cannulas, sensors) using stereotaxy; design and refinement of behavioural tasks using the associated equipment; behavioural tasks in rodents; virus injections, collection and processing of in vivo recording data, active participation in the team's work, drafting of manuscripts, assisting with the supervision of students and technicians/engineers, assisting with the general organisation of the laboratory and the team (set-up, orders, shared laboratory tasks, etc.), overseeing the management of mouse strains (breeding handled by staff at our animal facility), actively participating in lab meetings and presenting research findings at conferences.
Your Profil
Skills
Expertise in brain surgery on rodents, viral injections, recordings from freely moving animals, and behavioural analysis is required. A basic understanding of programming and in vivo data processing, the ability to work as part of a team, a proactive attitude, rigour, organisational skills and creativity. The ability to conduct literature reviews and summarise readings on a given topic.
Your Work Environment
Established on 1 January 2011, the Interdisciplinary Institute of Neurosciences (IINS) is a joint research unit affiliated with the CNRS and the University of Bordeaux. With a staff of 170 people spread across 13 teams, the IINS brings together multidisciplinary expertise to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in brain activity. The Institute develops innovative methods in imaging, chemistry, physiology and computing. As part of Bordeaux Neurocampus, the IINS is one of the key players in the neuroscience community in Aquitaine.
Constraints and risks
Possibility of working shifts and at weekends, depending on the requirements of ongoing experiments
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between €3,041 and €4,216 gross per month, depending on experience
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 | UMR5297-MELDES0-324 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Brain, cognition and behaviour |
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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