Postdoctoral Fellow for DBS Project: The Paris Brain Institute (ICM) is recruiting a Post-doctoral Fellow for the DBS Collective Interest Project (CIP). The successful candidate will work on an interdisciplinary project focused on Parkinson’s disease, specifically targeting the mesencephalic locomotor region (MLR) to develop cell-specific treatment approaches.
Postdoctoral Fellow for DBS Collective Interest Project (CIP)
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: DBS: From Genetic Mutations to Motor Circuit Dysfunctions & Recovery
Location: Paris 13th district, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent degree in biology, medicine, or molecular biology.
- Strong background in neuroanatomy.
- Experience with 2D and 3D histology methods, imaging, and image analysis.
- Experience with omic data analysis and chromatin profiling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Job Description:
- Generate a neuroanatomical map of the MLR in monkey and human using 2D and 3D histological tools (immunostaining and in situ hybridization).
- Perform spatial transcriptomics on the MLR.
- Generate single-cell profiling of accessible chromatin using ATACseq.
- Plan experiments, collect data, and analyze results.
- Organize tasks and participate in DBS project discussions.
How to Apply: Please send your CV, letter of motivation, and 2 reference letters with contact details to:
- carine.karachi@icm-institute.org
- philippe.ravassard@icm-institute.org
- joana.guedes@icm-institute.org
Include the subject: “DBS CIP MAP-MODEL-MLR Post-doc (M/F)”.
Last Date for Apply: [Please specify the last date for applications]
Conditions:
- Contract start date: October 2024
- Contract duration: 1 year, renewable
- Remuneration scale: 35,000 – 45,000 € (gross annual)
- Fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable
Profile: Know-How:
- Strong experience and technical skills to perform 2D and 3D histology.
- Ability to acquire high-quality images using multiple microscopy equipment.
- Good autonomy within planning experimental protocols.
- Rigorous with data analysis.
- Ability to work in a project-based mode.
Knowledge:
- Strong background in neuroanatomy.
- Experience with 2D and 3D histology methods, imaging, and image analysis.
- Experience with omic data analysis and chromatin profiling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Soft Skills:
- Accountability and commitment to collective goals.
- Integrity, honesty, and steadfast loyalty.
- Teamwork and solidarity, actively engaged in team welfare.
- Initiative, motivation, and inquisitiveness.
- Willingness to impart knowledge and promote good scientific practices with respect for individuals.
- Scientific rigor, meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, precision, and discipline.
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