PhD Position (M/F) – Functional Retinal Imaging using Full-Field OCT
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut Langevin
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75238 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 13 May 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
Development of Experimental and Computational Methods for Functional Imaging of Retinal Neurons using Full-Field OCT
Your Work Environment
Scientific Context
The retina is the only part of the central nervous system that can be directly observed in vivo in humans. It therefore provides a unique model for studying neurovascular coupling and its early alterations in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
In this context, the team at Institut Langevin develops advanced optical imaging techniques that enable the observation of nanometric structural changes associated with retinal neuron activity following light stimulation. These approaches open new perspectives for studying neuronal function and neurovascular interactions at the cellular scale.
This PhD project is part of the European ERC MIRACLE-AD program, which aims to develop novel optical biomarkers of retinal neuronal function.
Objectives of the PhD
The project relies on a Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FF-OCT) retinal imaging system capable of acquiring high-speed 3D volumes.
The objective of the PhD is to develop methods to extract functional neuronal signals from these complex volumetric datasets.
More specifically, the project will involve:
operation and optimization of the FF-OCT imaging system;
development of algorithms for volumetric image stabilization;
extraction of functional signals associated with retinal neuronal activity;
quantitative analysis of neuronal dynamics.
Research Environment
The PhD will be carried out at the Institut Langevin (CNRS – ESPCI Paris – PSL University), a leading international research laboratory in optics and imaging.
The PhD student will join the CLARITY research group, which specializes in the development of advanced optical imaging systems for cellular-resolution imaging of the human retina.
The project will take place in a strong interdisciplinary environment, with close collaborations with clinicians and researchers from the Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology Hospital.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
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 | UMR7587-PEDBAR-011 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Micro and nanotechnologies, micro and nanosystems, photonics, electronics, electromagnetism, electrical energy |
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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