Senior Lecturer - Neurobiology and Therapeutic Models

Location: Grenoble, France

Euraxess research field: Neurosciences, neurobiology and cerebral pathologies

Expected skills:

Applicants must show a strong interest in teaching as well as a high-level scientific record in accordance with UGA’s ambitions. They must identify with UGA’s values, that is, being open to the world, emphasising ethics and scientific integrity, showing an interest in teamwork and being committed to the community. They should also have a sense of responsibility, in particular with regard to environmental and social issues.

Context and educational objectives:

Educational expectations

The successful candidate will teach in the first and second years of the Bachelor’s programmes within the Department of Sciences and Technologies and the Drôme Ardèche Sciences Department. They will deliver lectures, tutorials, and practical classes in the core disciplines of cell biology, biochemistry, animal biology, and physiology. Particular attention will be given to supporting students pedagogically, in order to facilitate their transition to higher education and promote their academic success.

From the third year of the Bachelor’s programme onwards, the successful candidate will contribute to the Chemistry and Biology Department by teaching specialised courses, delivered in French, in the fields of cell biology, physiology, and neurobiology. They will help train students by deepening their theoretical and practical knowledge, while preparing them to pursue Master’s studies.

At Master’s level, the successful candidate will deliver specialised courses in cell biology, physiology, and neurobiology. These courses must be taught in English, in line with the international scope of the programmes and the inclusion of non-French-speaking students. Proficiency in scientific and pedagogical English is therefore an essential requirement for this position.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong teaching skills, the ability to use a variety of teaching methods, and a genuine interest in pedagogical innovation. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as a collaborative mindset, will also be required to ensure effective integration within teaching teams and to contribute to the coordination of courses. The assumption of teaching responsibilities, such as course coordination or involvement in the design and development of curricula, will also be expected. Finally, the successful candidate will actively participate in academic life and in supporting students, notably through guidance and follow-up throughout their studies.

Research project and scientific impact:

Scientific profile: The future Senior Lecturer will conduct research aimed at identifying the neurobiological basis of major brain functions studied in vivo in small animals (vertebrates or invertebrates). They will use the latest and most innovative methods of exploration at the cellular and molecular levels (e.g. multiphoton microscopy, opto- and pharmacogenetics, viral tracers, etc.). This multi-scale analysis, which will draw in particular on recent AI-type data analysis tools, will be implemented to address fundamental issues (e.g. brain and cognitive plasticity or ageing, learning and memory, decision-making, or sensory perception, etc.) or in the development of pre-clinical models and therapeutic strategies targeting brain pathologies (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, developmental or behavioural disorders, central nervous system regeneration, etc.). The successful candidate will join a team working on these approaches at the Grenoble Institute of Neuroscience (GIN UGA / Inserm U1216). They will have access to shared resources and the support of technical platforms within the laboratory or available on site.

Information for candidates:

• Université Grenoble Alpes recruits on the basis of skills and makes use of all talents. It encourages applicants with disabilities to apply for teaching and research positions.
• Senior lecturers and professors are required to reside at the place where they perform their duties (Art. 5 of Decree No. 84-431 of June 6, 1984).

HRS4R certified and committed to an OTM-R (Open, Transparent, and Merit-based Recruitment) approach, the University of Grenoble Alpes recruits on the merits of candidates and in accordance with a transparent procedure.

Job details

Title: Senior Lecturer - Neurobiology and Therapeutic Models

Employer: Université Grenoble Alpes

Location: 621 avenue Centrale Grenoble, France

Published: 2026-03-10

Application deadline: 2026-04-02 16:00 (Europe/Paris)

Job type: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

Field: Physiology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Animal Biology & Ethology