Neurotoxic Effects Of Chronic Perinatal Insecticides Exposure On Brain Development

27 Jul 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institut de neurobiologie de la méditerranée - Inmed UMR1249

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Leading Researcher (R4)

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

France

Application Deadline

29 Nov 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Nov 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Exposure to agricultural insecticides during the perinatal period is associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Environmental agencies also warn of their intensive use in indoor air, particularly by pregnant women.

The project aims at deciphering whether prenatal exposure to inhaled insecticides disrupts the developmental sequence of nervous networks, leading to lasting alterations in social and cognitive behavior.

We are a consortium of neurobiologists and atmospheric chemists modeling environmental exposure to human insectides in mice. We will confront strict prenatal exposures to prolonged postnatal exposures in combination with indoor versus outdoor concentration on the onset of neurodevelopmental disorders.

The project of the PhD position is to evaluate the Offspring at behavioral, electrophysiological and molecular levels.

Funding category: Contrat doctoral ANR fundings (Brainicide) PHD title: Doctorat Sciences de la Vie, Neurosciences PHD Country: France

Requirements

Specific Requirements

Required skills:

Expertise in Electrophysiology including patch-clamp recording.

Skills in animal experimentation or mice Behavior

Comprehensive knowledge in single-cell RNA seq

Required profile:

Motivation, rigor, organization, good communication

Fluent in written and spoken English

Master degree in Neuroscience or equivalent

Additional Information Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institut de neurobiologie de la méditerranée - Inmed UMR1249

Country

France

City

Marseille

Where to apply

Website

https: // www. abg.asso.fr/fr/candidatOffres/show/idoffre/116049

Contact

Website

https: // www. inmed.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED