PhD Position in molecular neuroscience

Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering - AIBE@FAU; Erlangen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research group at the Institute of Biochemistry is offering a PhD position focused on the regulation of myelination in the central nervous system. The role involves extensive research using advanced techniques and provides opportunities for training and collaboration within a dynamic team.

Leistungen

Training and scientific supervision

Integration within a collaborative team

Networking and mentoring opportunities

Soft skills seminars

Qualifikationen

• Excellent master's degree in life sciences, biochemistry, biology, molecular medicine, or related fields.
• Fluent in English (minimum CEFR level B2).

Aufgaben

• Research on extrinsic and intrinsic regulation of myelination in the central nervous system.
• Analyze the role of G-protein coupled receptors and calcium signals during myelination.
• Use histological, molecular biology, biochemical, and high throughput sequencing techniques.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Experience in neurosciences

Practical skills in molecular biology

Cell culture techniques

Histology techniques

Ausbildung

Master's degree in life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Extrinsic and intrinsic regulation of myelination in the central nervous system

Position Overview

A PhD position is available in the group of Dr. Tim Aberle at the Institute of Biochemistry (Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg), starting September 2025.

Responsibilities

1. Research on extrinsic and intrinsic regulation of the myelination process in the central nervous system.
2. Analyze the role of G-protein coupled receptors and calcium signals during myelination.
3. Use histological, molecular biology, biochemical, and high throughput sequencing techniques.
4. Conduct analyses involving primary cell culture, organotypic brain cultures, or transgenic/knockout mouse models.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent master's degree in life sciences, biochemistry, biology, molecular medicine, molecular neuroscience, or related fields.
• Fluent in English (minimum CEFR level B2).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in neurosciences.
• Practical skills in molecular biology, cell culture, and histology techniques.

Additional Information

The 65% position is paid according to the TV-L E13 tariff. We offer training, scientific supervision, and integration within a collaborative team. The position is part of the Research Training Group at the Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF) Erlangen, offering networking, mentoring, and soft skills seminars.

Application documents (single PDF, max 10 MB) should include:

• Letter of motivation with research experience and master's project summary.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Transcripts or certificates.
• Publication list (if applicable).

Equal Opportunity & Additional Notes

FAU promotes gender equality and encourages women to apply. Disabled applicants with equal qualifications are given preference. The university supports part-time work unless stated otherwise. For more information, visit: IZKF Website.

Application deadline: 31.07.2025. Start date: 01.09.2025. Location: Institute of Biochemistry, Fahrstraße 17, 91054 Erlangen. Contact: Prof. Dr. Wegner, [e-mail], Tel: [phone].