Assistant Engineer (AI) in Behavioral Neurobiology

The qualifications required for this position correspond to those of an Assistant Engineer (AI) in Behavioral Neurobiology. The mission of the AI will be to contribute to a research project investigating the neuronal mechanisms underlying maladaptive cocaine-seeking behavior (funded by an ANR grant).

The AI will join the Psychobiology of Vulnerability to Drug Addiction laboratory at the Neurocentre Magendie, which focuses on the mechanisms involved in vulnerability to cocaine addiction ( ).

In close collaboration with a Research Engineer, the candidate will support behavioral testing in rats related to cocaine use, combined with real-time in vivo analysis of neuronal activity. The candidate will be involved in supporting and/or conducting stereotaxic and vascular surgeries, as well as intravenous self-administration procedures coupled with fiber photometry.

Required degree: BUT, Professional Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s DegreeDesired qualifications: Certification in animal experimentation. Training in small animal surgery and hands-on experience in behavioral neuroscience are strong assets.

Preferred start date: November 2025 to January 2026

Publication: 16/07/25Last update 16/07/25