Neuroscience Researcher: “Understanding the neural mechanisms underpinning social behaviour in rodents” (M/F)

CNRS, France

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Bordeaux, AQUITAINE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Aug 2026

16 Jul 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

Institut Interdisciplinaire de Neurosciences
Research Field

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

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

5 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

15 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

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

No

Offer Description

The position holder will be responsible for leading a research project aimed at understanding the neural mechanisms underpinning social behaviour in rodents.

Preparation and placement of brain implants (cannulas, sensors) using stereotaxy; design and refinement of behavioural tasks using the associated equipment; behavioural tasks in rodents; virus injections, collection and processing of in vivo recording data, active participation in the team's work, drafting of manuscripts, assisting with the supervision of students and technicians/engineers, assisting with the general organisation of the laboratory and the team (set-up, orders, shared laboratory tasks, etc.), overseeing the management of mouse strains (breeding handled by staff at our animal facility), actively participating in lab meetings and presenting research findings at conferences.

Established on 1 January 2011, the Interdisciplinary Institute of Neurosciences (IINS) is a joint research unit affiliated with the CNRS and the University of Bordeaux. With a staff of 170 people spread across 13 teams, the IINS brings together multidisciplinary expertise to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in brain activity. The Institute develops innovative methods in imaging, chemistry, physiology and computing. As part of Bordeaux Neurocampus, the IINS is one of the key players in the neuroscience community in Aquitaine.


Where to apply
Website
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5297-MELDES0-324/Default.aspx

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
None

Research Field
Psychological sciences » Cognitive science
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Expertise in brain surgery on rodents, viral injections, recordings from freely moving animals, and behavioural analysis is required. A basic understanding of programming and in vivo data processing, the ability to work as part of a team, a proactive attitude, rigour, organisational skills and creativity. The ability to conduct literature reviews and summarise readings on a given topic.


Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR5297-MELDES0-324/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institut Interdisciplinaire de Neurosciences
Country
France
City
BORDEAUX

Contact
City

BORDEAUX
Website

http://www.iins.u-bordeaux.fr/?lang=en

STATUS: EXPIRED

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