M/F The underlying mechanisms governing the emergence of neural assemblies in zebrafish.
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de biologie de l'Ecole Normale Supérieure
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75230 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
36 months
Date of Hire
01/11/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 02 September 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
The underlying mechanisms governing the emergence of neural assemblies in zebrafish.
Missions:
To design and organise the collection and processing of data from whole-brain calcium imaging of zebrafish larvae, using a two-photon sheet-light microscope. To analyse the data using mathematical methods to understand the functional interaction between assemblies.
Activities:
- Conduct calcium imaging experiments using a light-sheet microscope
- Process the data obtained using complex mathematical methods
- Develop appropriate mathematical models
- Disseminate and promote the results and technological achievements through publications and presentations at conferences.
Your Work Environment
The ENS Institute of Biology (IBENS) is a centre for fundamental research that carries out original research aimed at unravelling the fundamental mechanisms at the heart of biological processes.
As a joint ENS-CNRS-INSERM unit, IBENS is home to over 300 staff organised into 30 autonomous teams conducting highly collaborative and multidisciplinary research that combines experimental and theoretical approaches.
Research activity covers a wide range of subject areas: neuroscience, developmental biology, functional genomics, ecology and evolutionary biology.
Several technological platforms, notably in imaging, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics, are available to researchers. Research carried out at IBENS benefits from interactions with other disciplines at the ENS (physics, chemistry, cognitive sciences, mathematics). IBENS is actively involved in the training of students and early-career researchers at all levels.
The team's objective is to understand the computational processes of neural circuits and their link to behaviour.
The candidate will work closely with German SUMBRE and other members of the team.
Constraints and risks
laser level IV
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 | UMR8197-VALHER-251 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Physiology, ageing, tumorigenesis |
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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