PhD in Biology, Evolutionary Sensory Neurobiology of Plankton

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Posted: 5 September 2026 - Villefranche Sur Mer, France

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The Plankton Senses Team is seeking a motivated PhD student to investigate the evolution of pressure sensation in Zooplankton. The project involves using marine larvae of Platynereis and Ascidian Ciona to explore molecular, cellular, and neuronal mechanisms of pressure sensation through advanced neurobiology techniques. The student will gain experience in calcium imaging, optogenetics, and genome editing, while also participating in daily care tasks of the Platynereis culture.

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  • Role: phd student
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Biological sciences
  • Research topic: Biology
  • Language: French
  • Start date: 1 November 2026
  • Application deadline: 25 September 2026

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