🧠 Postdoctoral Position in Systems Neuroscience – Rebola Lab, Paris Brain Institute (ICM)

[REBOLA Nelson]

Dear Colleagues,

✨ The Rebola Laboratory at the Paris Brain Institute (ICM) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for a fully funded two-year position to investigate how cellular and molecular mechanisms shape sensory information processing in cortical circuits, focusing on the primary visual cortex. (See the attached document for further information.)

👩‍🔬 About the Lab
Located in the heart of Paris, the Rebola lab is part of the internationally renowned Paris Brain Institute, offering a vibrant and collaborative research environment. Our work combines biophysical, imaging, and electrophysiological approaches to understand how synaptic diversity and circuit properties shape sensory coding.

💡Project Overview
The postdoctoral fellow will:
• Lead a project on synaptic and circuit mechanisms of sensory processing in the primary visual cortex (V1)
• Employ in vivo two-photon imaging, optogenetics, and/or electrophysiology (e.g. Neuropixels)
• Analyze multimodal datasets to determine how cellular and synaptic mechanisms influence the encoding of visual information.
• Contribute to mentoring and collaborative efforts within the lab

Candidate Profile
• PhD in Neuroscience or related field
• Experience with in vivo recordings, two-photon imaging, and/or electrophysiology
• Strong motivation for fundamental neuroscience research
• Excellent publication record (relative to career stage)
• Fluency in English (French not required)

✅ Why Join Us
• Be part of a dynamic, international neuroscience community
• 2-year fully funded position, with potential extension
• Access to state-of-the-art imaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral platforms
• Collaborative, inclusive, and stimulating environment

📅 Appointment Details
• Start date: Flexible, from April 2026
• Duration: 2 years (renewable based on performance and funding)

📥 Application Instructions
Please send a single PDF to nelson...@icm-institute.org including:

1. Cover letter (research experience, motivation, and future plans)

2. CV with publication list

3. Contact details for two referees

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Selected Publications

1. Morabito & Zerlaut et al., Neuron 2025
2. Van Velze et al., Cell Reports 2024
3. Bossi & Dhanasobhon et al., Neuron, 2022
4. Morabito et al., Cell Reports, 2022
5. Rebola & Reva et al., Neuron, 2019
6. Rebola, Carta & Mulle, Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2017
7. Vergnano, Rebola, Savtchenko et al., Neuron, 2014
8. Carta, Lanore, Rebola et al., Neuron, 2014
9. Rebola et al., Nature Neuroscience, 2011
10. Rebola et al., Neuron, 2008

Best regards,
Nelson Rebola, PhD
Rebola Laboratory | Paris Brain Institute (ICM)
https://therebolalab.org/

📍Paris, France