A full-time post-doctoral position is available in the Cerebellum, Navigation and Memory Team at the UPMC in Paris under the direction of Dr Laure Rondi-Reig.

http://www.ibps.upmc.fr/en/research/neuroscience/cezame

We investigate interactions between the cerebellum (the largest sensorimotor structure in the brain) and hippocampus (a well described navigation structure). Convergent evidence points towards an anatomo-functional link between these two structures in different species, including rodents and humans. However, the physiological substrate of this communication remains unknown.

In our quest to identify this missing link, we employ a range of in vivo electrophysiological (single cell and local field potential) recording, anatomical tracing, optogenetic and behavioural experiments to decipher how these two disparate brain structures communicate during navigation tasks.

In particular, we are currently comparing interaction dynamics between the two regions during virtual reality and similar real-world experiments in wild type and cerebellar mutant mice utilizing advanced dual-recording electrophysiology techniques.

These experiments generate vast quantities of behavioral and physiological data. Therefore, we are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with a strong background in signal processing to join us on this exciting project. Candidates must be willing to work as part of a team to help developing both analysis and experimental methods.

For further information please contact Dr Laure Rondi-Reig (laure.rondi-reig@upmc.fr). 

Job Information:
Contract length:1 year-possibility to renew
Institution:CNRS-UPMC
Department:Neurosciences Paris Seine

Contact Information:
Laure Rondi-Reig
Institut Biologie Paris Seine (IBPS)
Neurosiences Paris Seine (CNRS-Inserm-UPMC)
UPMC
9 quai saint Bernard
Paris