Job ID: 121838

PhD positions in: Brain Development and Therapeutic Approaches in Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Genetic and Environmental Origin

Position: Ph.D. Student

Deadline: 31 March 2025

City: Genova

Country: Italy

Institution: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Department: Brain Development and Diseases Laboratory

Description:

PhD positions in: Brain Development and Therapeutic Approaches in Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Genetic and Environmental Origin

Group: Dr. L. Cancedda

Brain Development and Diseases Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)

 

We invite applications for a number of PhD positions focusing on the study of brain development and new potential therapeutic approaches to treat neurodevelopmental disorders of genetic and environmental origin. Our goal is to understand the molecular determinants of neuronal circuit development (especially GABAergic signalling) in health and disease with a combination of in vivo and in vitro approaches (e.g., Rastogi et al., Neuron 2024; Potenzieri et al., Science Advances 2024; Pinto et al., Neuron 2020). The ideal applicant has strong knowledge in neuroscience and strong experience in any (or more) of these techniques: molecular/cellular biology, biochemistry, confocal in vitro/in vivo imaging, bioinformatics, in vitro/in vivo electrophysiology or/and behavioral tests on rodents. Moreover, he/she is willing to learn new experimental techniques. Candidates from life/natural sciences, medicine, pharmacy, bioengineering with experience in neurobiology are encouraged to apply.

 

Applications (full CV, statement of research interest and 3 recommendation letters) should be sent by email to Dr. Laura Cancedda (laura.cancedda@iit.it).

Deadline for application: 31 March 2025