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.