Research Assistant – Engineer

The Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience of the Bordeaux Neurocampus Department is a world-leading internationally oriented neuroscience research center committed to exploring synaptic and circuit mechanisms of brain function in physiological and in pathological conditions. Christophe Mulle is looking for a Research Assistant – Engineer (f/m/d) with a PhD in Neuroscience to work on a collaborative project funded by the French National Research Agency on the role of PLCG2, emerging as a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.

The project is based on electrophysiological experiments in slices, in combination with cellular imaging and optogenetic stimulations in control mice as well as in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. The successful candidate will work independently on his/her project under the supervision of Christophe Mulle. She/he will be supported in her/his project by a staff research assistant, in aspects related to viral vectors and novel gene targeting constructs.

The position is available from October 2025 for an initial period of two years.

More information on the research group led by Mario Carta can be found at https://www.iins.u-bordeaux.fr.

Requirements

• PhD in neuroscience (or in the final stages of submitting the thesis).
• Prior experience with slice electrophysiology techniques is a strong asset.
• Collaborative mindset, good communication skills and language proficiency in English

We offer

• Excellent scientific infrastructure with state-of-the-art research facilities.
• Collaborative environment within the team and through the ANR project, with a strong focus on science and research.
• Extensive scientific training and individual mentoring, as well as additional support for structured career development via the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) and the Bordeaux Neurocampus department.
• Opportunities to engage in mentoring, and in participating in the Cajal Advanced Neuroscience training activities at the Bordeaux School of Neuroscience.
• Employment, salary and social benefits are determined by the CNRS.

We are looking forward to your application consisting of a short cover letter stating your motivation and research interests, a CV as well as two references. Please submit your application to Christophe Mulle . Interviews will first be conducted via video conferencing, followed by a possible on-site visit to Bordeaux at a second stage. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and considered until the position is filled.