The i-Bio initiative of Sorbonne University aims to promote biological research through the application of approaches and concepts from other disciplines, such as from mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering and computer science. For 2021, i-Bio is offering 4 PhD positions that cover a wide range of interdisciplinary research topics. Besides their work in the laboratory, PhD students will benefit from a variety of educational programs and access to top quality research facilities, training initiatives, international partnerships and conferences.

A PhD position is now open in the Poncer Lab at Institut du Fer à Moulin (Paris) in collaboration with the Acher Lab at CNRS/Univ. of Paris. The project will combine i) advanced molecular modelling and virtual screening to design novel chemical compounds targeting neuronal chloride transport and ii) in vitro and in vivo biological assays in order to evaluate their therapeutic potential in epilepsy.