Job ID: 121921

PhD position in two-photon imaging of cortical network dynamics in mouse models of Parkinson’s Disease

Position: Ph.D. Student

Deadline: 28 February 2025

Employment Start Date: 1 April 2025

Contract Length: 3 years

City: Würzburg

Country: Germany

Institution: University of Würzburg & University Hospital Würzburg

Department: Department of Neurophysiology

Description:

The Department of Neurophysiology at the University of Würzburg is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research on cortical network dynamics in murine models of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This position is available immediately and initially funded for three years (salary according to TV-L E13 65%).

Our project employs cutting-edge in vivo two-photon Ca²⁺ imaging and electrophysiology to investigate the role of cortical neurons in PD pathology. We collaborate closely with the Department of Neurology at the University Hospital of Würzburg (Prof. Robert Blum), providing a unique interdisciplinary research environment.

 

We offer

  • a demanding and highly attractive research project
  • access to cutting-edge techniques
  • a collaborative research environment
  • benefits through structured doctoral research training within the international Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) Würzburg (https://www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de/life-sciences/)

 

Your tasks include

  • in vivo two-photon Ca²⁺ imaging
  • in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology (patch-clamp, LFP recordings)
  • computational data analysis

 

Your profile includes

  • a strong background in experimental neuroscience (mandatory)
  • a profound interest in cellular neuroscience and ambition to pursue a scientific career (mandatory)
  • highly motivated, self-organized, and capable of working independently as well as in a team (mandatory)
  • experience with either Ca²⁺ imaging and/or electrophysiology as well as animal experimentation is an asset
  • proficiency in English (both written and spoken); German skills are not mandatory

 

If you are passionate about neuroscience and excited to work with advanced imaging and electrophysiological techniques, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your application—including your CV, certificates, and a description of your qualifications and research interests—preferably as a single PDF, to Prof. Knut Kirmse (http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9206-214X) at knut.kirmse@uni-wuerzburg.de.