PhD Candidate in Neuroscience & Synaptic Physiology

EuroSoHo; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 39.000 - 45.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Occupational health services

Employee benefits

Zusammenfassung

Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences invites applications for a PhD Candidate / Predoctoral Researcher in Neuroscience / Synaptic Physiology. The position is 30 hours per week in Krems, embedding you in an internationally oriented research environment with access to cutting-edge methods and in vivo models.

The role combines neuronal cell culture, molecular approaches, fluorescence microscopy, electrophysiology, and AI-enabled image analysis to study α2δ proteins in health and disease.

Qualifikationen

• Completed Diploma or Master’s degree in the life sciences or a closely related field.
• Experience and expertise in neuronal cell culture models, fluorescence microscopy, electrophysiology, and/or synaptic function.
• Strong motivation to pursue scientific research in neuroscience and synaptic physiology.

Aufgaben

• Conduct a PhD research project in the field of synaptic physiology and neuroscience, with a particular focus on synaptic function and calcium channels in health and disease.
• Analyze in vitro neuronal cell culture models, particularly neuronal and synaptic functions, using molecular biology, immunocytochemistry, electrophysiology, and live-cell imaging.
• Apply and further develop methods for high-resolution and super-resolution fluorescence microscopy.
• Analyze in vivo models, particularly using slice electrophysiology, protein biochemistry, and behavioral analyses.
• Contribute to ongoing research projects and collaborations within the research group.
• Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
• Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences.

Kenntnisse

Neuronal cell culture

Fluorescence microscopy

Electrophysiology

Synaptic function

Ausbildung

Master's degree in life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences invites applications for a PhD Candidate / Predoctoral Researcher in Neuroscience / Synaptic Physiology. The position is 30 hours per week in Krems, embedding you in an internationally oriented research environment with access to cutting-edge methods and in vivo models.

The role combines neuronal cell culture, molecular approaches, fluorescence microscopy, electrophysiology, and AI-enabled image analysis to study α2δ proteins in health and disease.