Job ID: 122819

PhD position in Molecular Neuroscience

Position: Ph.D. Student

Deadline: 31 July 2025

Employment Start Date: 1 October 2025

Contract Length: 3 years

City: Erlangen

Country: Germany

Institution: University Erlangen-Nürnberg

Department: Institute of Biochemistry

Description:

Two PhD positions (E13 65%) in Molecular Neuroscience are available in the research group of Prof. Ralf Enz at the Institute of Biochemistry, University Erlangen-Nürnberg. Our group analyses neurotransmitter receptors and associated proteins in sensory tissues of the central nervous system – the retina and the cochlea. The present project concentrates on proteins that are relevant for night vision and associated with night blindness (GABA receptors, LRRTM4, GPR179).

We offer a broad methodological spectrum and excellent supervision. In return, we expect an above-average willingness to work as a team player, the ability to work independently, and a strong interest in the scientific question.

We are looking for curious and motivated applicants with experience in at least some of the following techniques: molecular biology, protein chemistry, cell culture, high-resolution STED microscopy, electrophysiology and calcium imaging. Further information on the research direction of our group can be found at: www.biochemie.med.fau.de/research/ag-enz-en/#collapse_0

The position is funded for 3 years by the DFG. Applications should be send as a singel pdf document to ralf.enz@fau.de