The Neurophotonics Laboratory (School of Optometry, Université de Montréal) is recruiting MSc students and PhD students, and also welcomes research interns, interested in systems and circuit neuroscience in the context of vision, motor and tactile functions, and brain plasticity following sensory loss (blindness) or cerebral lesions (stroke).
Our research combines in vivo neurophysiology and behavior to study the reorganization of multimodal sensorimotor networks. Experimental approaches include mesoscale calcium imaging, two-photon microscopy (2P), optogenetics, and quantitative behavioral assays in mouse models. We aim to understand how visual, tactile, and motor circuits adapt to sensory deprivation or cortical damage, and how these adaptations support compensation and functional recovery.
The lab also has a strong interest in the development and integration of experimental technologies, including automated behavioral systems, imaging-compatible setups, and advanced quantitative and computational analysis pipelines for neural data. Projects can be tailored to the student’s background and interests, with emphasis on neurophysiology, behavior, data analysis/computation, or technology development.
We are seeking motivated candidates with training in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, physiology, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, or related fields, who are interested in interdisciplinary research at the interface of biology, technology, and computation.
Research interns (BSc level or equivalent) interested in hands-on experimental and technological research are also encouraged to apply.
Funding: Competitive MSc and PhD stipends in accordance with Université de Montréal and Faculty of Medicine programs, with opportunities for external fellowships.
Contact information:
To apply: Please send a CV and a brief statement of research interests to matthieu.vanni@umontreal.ca