Missions

We are looking for a motivated researcher to join a project aimed at unravel the neuronal circuits that control emotional behaviours.

Activités

The selected candidate will work on unravelling subcortical circuits that regulate emotional and affective responses in mice. In particular, we aim at establishing causal relationships between synaptic dysregulation in defined circuits and altered emotional reactivity to the environment (see Fernandez et al 2018 Nat Commun, Morel/Fernandez et al 2018 Mol Psy).

Compétences

-The applicant must hold a PhD in neurosciences or related field, and qualification for animal experimentation. We search an applicant with experience in rodent behavior, preferable combined with in vivo measurements (e.g. telemetry, electrophysiology or photometry). Skills in computer programming is a plus, however training can be provided for motivated candidates.

Contexte de travail

The position is financed by a grant from FRM. The project is directed by Dr Sebastian Fernandez and Dr Jacques Barik.
Our team is part of the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology (www.ipmc.cnrs.fr), a combined CNRS and Universite Cote d'Azur public research institute. The Institute is located in Sophia Antipolis, a technological park in the outskirts of Nice which hosts numerous biotech and health enterprises providing a vibrant environment for scientific research

Le poste se situe dans un secteur relevant de la protection du potentiel scientifique et technique (PPST), et nécessite donc, conformément à la réglementation, que votre arrivée soit autorisée par l'autorité compétente du MESR.

Contraintes et risques

The constraints of this position are on the one hand linked to the handling of animals. It is important that candidates are not allergic to rodents. Candidates will be able to carry out weekend duties to monitor the animals. Possible risks are animal bites and cuts related to handling the microtome.