European project on resilience and vulnerability to environmental challenges in mental health
The Jeanneteau lab (https://jeanneteau-lab.cnrs.fr/) is looking for postdoctoral fellows. We study the adaptative mechanisms of neural circuits involved in the vulnerability to depression and resistance to treatment. The EraNet Neuron JT3 funded research program CLEVER (https://www.neuron-eranet.eu/projects/CLEVER/) will lay the foundation for exploring metabolic individuality in brain disorders. A definition of human metabolic individuality associated with personalized disease traits will help diagnosis and treatment. Risk to neurological conditions can be linked to metabolic endpoints. Can the treatment of such metabolic endpoints alleviate these conditions? Is there a link between genetic risks factors to depression and metabolic endpoints? The project will define trait-specific metabotypes and approaches for therapeutic targeting. It will demonstrate where the fields of genomics and metabolomics meet with potential benefits for diagnosis.
Your tasks:
Design and lead research projects to elucidate neuronal networks involved in vulnerability to stress and resistance to treatment in an animal model
Collaborate with European partners to analyze the metabolome and epigenome of the animal model compared to human subjects
Organize and troubleshoot your work independently
Communicate results and experiences with the team in a transparent and professional manner
Advise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students
Your profile:
A Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field and experience with behavior and OMIC are required
Strong interest in epigenomic and metabolomic research for depression
Highly intrinsically motivated, creative, dedicated, and critical thinker
Ability to clearly communicate research results to other lab members and scientists
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Team player who can work independently in an international team
Proactive, flexible, and problem-solving attitude
What we offer:
A multifaceted academic position in a stimulating research environment, with multiple opportunities to broaden your expertise and where quality, professionalism and team spirit are encouraged.
A full-time contract of up to 5 years on the recently awarded Eranet Neuron JT3 CLEVER project
The earliest possible start date is by the 2nd semester of 2024
Salary will be in line with the INSERM salary scale for postdoctoral researchers
Opportunity of work rotation in the partners labs (Italy, Germany, Poland)
How to Apply: Please send CV, letter of intent, names, and addresses of references to Dr. Freddy Jeanneteau E-mail: freddy.jeanneteau@igf.cnrs.fr
Job details
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Postdoc postion available (m/f/x, r2) - Jeanneteau laboratory - Brain metabolism of depressive disorders and resistance to treatment