Job ID: 117905
Postdoc position
Position: Post-doctoral Position
Deadline: 22 March 2024
Employment Start Date: 1 April 2024
Contract Length: 1 year initially, extendable to 4 years
City: Würzburg
Country: Germany
Institution: University Hospital Würzburg
Department: Institute of Clinical Neurobiology
Description:
Postdoc position in the Institute of Clinical Neurobiology, Defense Circuits Lab (DCL).
The DCL is looking for a highly motivated individual interested in pursuing basic and translational research into the neuronal circuits underlying interactions between motor functions and fear and anxiety states. The research project is part of the established Transregional Collaborative Research Center (CRC) “Retuning dynamic motor network disorders using neuromodulation” (https://sfb-retune.de/de/home-de/), which addresses basic and clinical aspects of deep brain stimulation for treating motor dysfunction.
Start of position: April 2024
Salary bracket: E13 (100%), German TVÖ-L
We offer
- Funding for 4 years
- Highly collaborative research environment
- Well-equipped lab with state-of-the-art system neuroscience methodologies
- Welcoming and enthusiastic team
- Networking opportunities within the CRC and beyond with our collaborators
- Own ideas and creativity are highly encouraged and supported
- Extensive opportunities for training, teaching, academic and personal development
Your Profile
For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic candidate, able to do research independently as well as a part of a team.
Mandatory:
- PhD in neuroscience and/or a track record in basic neuroscience research
- Prior experience in animal research (FELASA or equivalent) and experience in managing animals undergoing regulated procedures
- Demonstrated capacity to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to interact with PhDs and master students and help with their day-to-day lab supervision
- Pro-active approach to research and to problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in english
Advantageous:
- Experience with state-of-the-art neuroscience techniques in rodents (in vivo electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, behavior)
- German language skills
- Scripting/programming skills in MATLAB or Python
Female candidates are encouraged to apply, they will be given preference in cases of equal aptitude, ability, and professional achievements. Applications from qualified disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in case of equal aptitude.