PhD student in neuroscience: 'Study of the synaptic role of the IgLON5 protein' M/F

Role: PhD student in neuroscience: 'Study of the synaptic role of the IgLON5 protein' M/F
Organisation: CNRS - National Center for Scientific Research, Institut Interdisciplinaire de Neurosciences (IINS)
Location: Bordeaux, France
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time (35 hours/week)
Start Date: 1 Oct 2026
Application Deadline: 20 Jun 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Funding: Horizon Europe - MSCA

Role Overview:
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 divided into 13 teams, 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, IINS is one of the key players in the neuroscience community in Aquitaine.

This PhD project investigates whether IgLON5 functions as a synaptic protein using super-resolution microscopy, binding assays, and single-particle tracking. The aim is to determine IgLON5's synaptic relevance, confirm interactions with identified binding partners, and analyse its dynamics in neuronal cultures, including those with cytoskeletal disruptions induced by IgLON5 antibodies.

Responsibilities:
- Investigate whether IgLON5 functions as a synaptic protein.
- Utilize super-resolution microscopy, binding assays, and single-particle tracking.
- Determine IgLON5's synaptic relevance.
- Confirm interactions with identified binding partners.
- Analyse IgLON5 dynamics in neuronal cultures, including those with cytoskeletal disruptions induced by IgLON5 antibodies.

Requirements and Qualifications:
- Research Field: Neurosciences, Biological sciences
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: French (Basic level)
- Years of Research Experience: None

What They Offer:
- Position within a multidisciplinary institute (IINS) with 170 staff members and 13 teams.
- Access to innovative methods in imaging, chemistry, physiology, and computing.
- Opportunity to work as part of the Bordeaux Neurocampus, a key player in the neuroscience community in Aquitaine.
- Funding through the EU Research Framework Programme (Horizon Europe - MSCA).