Job ID: 117144

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in Circuit Neuroscience

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 31 December 2023

Contract Length: 2 years, extension possible

City: Bonn

Country: Germany

Institution: DZNE

Department:

Description:

The DZNE in Bonn is looking for a

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/x) in Circuit Neuroscience – Code 1259/2023/11

The ‘Functional Diversity of Neural Circuits Lab’ led by Dr. Sabine Krabbe is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to study how dysfunction of amygdala circuits contributes to early psychiatric symptoms upon neurodegeneration. The project will combine cutting-edge circuit neuroscience approaches such as in vivo deep-brain calcium imaging in behaving mice with molecular and histological techniques. More information on the research group can be found here.

 

Requirements

  • Enthusiasm for systems neuroscience research
  • PhD in natural/life sciences or related fields (or in the final stages of submitting the thesis)
  • Essential: prior experience with in vivo functional imaging or electrophysiology; good data analysis and programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab); expertise in rodent handling; collaborative mindset, good communication skills and English language proficiency
  • Beneficial: prior experience with mouse behaviour, rodent models of neurodegenerative disorders, and/or transcriptomics

 

We offer

  • An exciting project embedded in the Neurodegeneration Challenge Network of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
  • Excellent scientific infrastructure with state-of-the-art research facilities
  • International, collaborative environment with a strong focus on science and research
  • Extensive scientific training and individual mentoring by the PI, as well as additional support for structured career development via the DZNE Career Center
  • Opportunities to engage in teaching and mentoring
  • A two-year contract with possible extension
  • Employment, salary and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD Bund)

 

The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply. You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities at DZNE.

We are looking forward to your application consisting of a short cover letter stating your motivation and research interests, a CV as well as two references. Please submit your application using the ‘Apply here’ link below. For informal enquiries, please contact Sabine Krabbe (sabine.krabbe@dzne.de). Interviews will first be conducted via video conferencing, followed by a possible on-site visit to Bonn at a second stage. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and considered until the position is filled.

Apply here: https://jobs.dzne.de/en/jobs/101254/form

 

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a world-leading internationally oriented research center, committed to discovering new approaches to prevent and treat neurodegenerative diseases. To this end, researchers at ten DZNE sites across Germany pursue a translational and interdisciplinary strategy comprising five interconnected areas: fundamental research, clinical research, health care research, population health science, and systems medicine. www.dzne.de