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