Job ID: 121343

Open PhD position at El-Boustani Lab (University of Geneva)

Position: Ph.D. Student

Deadline: 1 May 2025

Employment Start Date: 1 March 2025

City: Geneva

Country: Switzerland

Institution: University of Geneva

Department: Department of Basic Neurosciences

Description:

The El-Boustani lab at University of Geneva is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to research the cortical circuits underlying social signaling during cooperative and competitive dynamics in mice.

This project involves two-photon imaging and electrophysiological recordings of neuronal populations in freely moving mice during execution of novel behavioral tasks. Optogenetic tools and genetically-encoded indicators will be used to dissect the circuits that contribute to the performance of these tasks. Successful applicants will design a research program focused around understanding how frontal cortical areas contribute to social learning during decision-making.

We welcome applicants with diverse quantitative backgrounds, including, but not limited to neuroscience, mathematics, physics, and engineering. We are especially interested in applicants with excellent programming skills (Matlab, python), experience with mice behavior and recording techniques in freely moving animals. Switzerland offers a vibrant Neuroscience community with outstanding research conditions and attractive salaries.

Candidates should send their CV, at least two references and a brief cover letter describing their previous work and future goals to Sami El-Boustani:  sami.el-boustani@unige.ch.

Please visit http://elboustani-lab.org/ for more details.