M/F Evolution of neural computations in Astyanax cavefish

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Paris 05, LE DE FRANCE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 May 2024

13 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Institut de biologie de l'Ecole Normale Supérieure
Research Field

Neurosciences
Psychological sciences » Cognitive science
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

France
Application Deadline

3 May 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Design and organize the collection and processing of data from calcium imaging of the whole brain of A. mexicanus larvae, using a two-photon light sheet microscope. Analyze the data using bigdata approach to understand the evolutionary changes in brain dynamics between surface and cavefish.

- Perform calcium imaging experiments with a light sheet microscope
- Process the data obtained using complex mathematical methods.
- Designing adequate mathematical models
- Disseminate and promote technological results and achievements in the form of publications and presentations at conferences.

The Institut de biologie de l'ENS (IBENS) is a fundamental research center that conducts original research aimed at deciphering the fundamental mechanisms at the core of biological processes.
A joint ENS-CNRS-INSERM unit, IBENS hosts more than 300 people grouped into 30 autonomous teams conducting highly collaborative and multidisciplinary research that combines experimental and theoretical approaches.
The research activity covers various thematic fields: Neurosciences, Developmental Biology, Functional Genomics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Several technology platforms, notably in imaging, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics are available to researchers. Research conducted at IBENS benefits from interactions with other disciplines present at the ENS (physics, chemistry, cognitive sciences, mathematics). IBENS is actively involved in the training of students and young researchers at all levels.
The team's objective is to understand the computational processes of neural circuits and their link with behaviour.
The candidate will work closely with German SUMBRE and other team members.


Requirements
Research Field
Neurosciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Psychological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Psychological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Neurosciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Psychological sciences » Cognitive science
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Experience in computational and theoretical neuroscience. Bsc in physics. The researcher must be able to analyze big data using dimensionality reduction methods (PCA, factor analysis, ICA, etc) and formulate adapted mathematical models.


Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR8197-VALHER-084/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institut de biologie de l'Ecole Normale Supérieure
Country
France
City
PARIS 05
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR8197-VALHER-084/Candidater.aspx

Contact
City

PARIS 05
Website

http://www.ibens.ens.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED

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