Junior Professorship in Integrative Neurocognition in Cephalopods

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Posted: 3 August 2026 - Direction des ressources humaines, France

About this opening

The CNRS is seeking a junior professor for the CephaloCog project, which investigates the cognitive and neurochromatic mechanisms in cephalopods. This role involves research on how environmental changes affect cognition and behavior, utilizing a comparative approach across species. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of an international Master's program in Behavioral Sciences and engage in open science practices. The position is based at the University of Caen Normandy and aims to enhance understanding of cephalopod cognition through innovative research methodologies.

Position details

  • Role area: junior professor
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Neurosciences
  • Research topic: Cognitive science
  • Language: French
  • Start date: 3 August 2026
  • Application deadline: 2 September 2026