Postdoc in Neuroscience, molecular biology France 2016

download (3)A post-doctoral position is available with Dr Elim Hong in the Department of Neuroscience Paris Seine at the Institute de Biologie Paris Seine, located at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, France. We are examining the role of cholinergic signaling in neural network formation, focusing on the embryonic zebrafish habenulo-interpeduncular (Hb-IPN) pathway, a highly conserved conduction system in vertebrates that regulates fear and anxiety.
The research project will focus on how cholinergic signaling influences the development and function of the Hb-IPN pathway by analyzing single neuron cellular dynamics to whole brain neural network activity using time-lapse and calcium imaging, optogenetics and electrophysiology. The candidate will have access to two-photon, spinning and light-sheet microscopies and electrophysiology rigs through common core platforms and collaborators.

The position is funded through INSERM for 2 years starting early 2016. A PhD with a strong background in molecular biology, confocal microscopy, Matlab analysis and/or electrophysiology is preferred. Candidates, who are highly motivated, independent and proficient in verbal and written English, are encouraged to apply. The post-doc will have opportunities to train Masters and PhD students, present work at national/international conferences and collaborate with physicists and electrophysiologists.

Applications should include a brief description of their interests, CV, and name and contact details of 3 references, including PhD supervisor.

Closing date:2015-12-01

Employment start date: 2016-01-01

Contract length: 2 years

Institution: Université Pierre et Marie Curie

Department: Neuroscience Paris Seine

For more  Information: Elim Hong

9 quai Saint Bernard, 75005 Paris, France

Phone +33 1 44 27 33 57

Email : elim.hong@inserm.fr