Job ID: 121332

PhD Position In Cellular Neuroscience

Position: Ph.D. Student

Deadline: 5 December 2024

City: Cologne

Country: Germany

Institution: University of Cologne

Department:

Description:

The laboratory of Prof. Natalia Kononenko at the University of Cologne (Medical Faculty, Center for Physiology & CECAD Research Center) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the RTG 2550 to investigate the roles of endocytosis in neurons, with a focus on mechanisms underlying neuronal health and neurodegenerative disease. This project will utilize advanced mouse models, live imaging and biochemistry approaches, primary neuron culture, providing an excellent opportunity to engage in cutting-edge neurobiology research.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Conduct research using mouse models to study neuronal roles of endocytosis.

·         Perform lab-based experiments, including managing mouse colony, mouse behaviour and histological brain analyses, live imaging and biochemistry assays in primary cell culture, electron microscopy etc.

·         Maintain accurate lab records and present findings clearly in meetings.

Requirements:

·         Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Cell Biology and/or Biochemistry (with excellent to very good grades)

·         Experience in techniques such as rodent neurodegeneration models, primary cell culture, in vivo surgery, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and image analysis, and biochemical assays.

·         Motivation to advance neurodegenerative disease research.

·         Proficiency in English

·         Excellent organizational skills; proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.

Our profile:

Cologne offers a vibrant, international academic setting with interdisciplinary interactions among top-tier institutions like CECAD, Max Planck Institutes for Aging, Metabolic Research, and University Hospital of Cologne. CECAD is a leading aging research hub, and the Kononenko lab’s affiliation provides access to an exceptional scientific network. Further information is available on the internet at: https://www.cecad.uni-koeln.de/research/principal-investigators/full-members/natalia-kononenko

Start Date and location:

January 2025, Cologne.

Application process:

Please submit a single PDF with the following:

i) Motivation letter.
ii) CV with contact details of 2-3 references.
iii) A short (300-500 words) summary of a recent publication on research in the field of neuronal endocytosis with a proposal for future research on this topic.

Send applications to Prof. Dr. Natalia Kononenko by 5.12.2024.

For more information, visit: https://www.cecad.uni-koeln.de/research/principal-investigators/full-members/natalia-kononenko