PhD Student (f/m/x) in cellular neuroscience

Uniklinik Köln; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 25.000 - 45.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a motivated PhD student in cellular neuroscience to join their innovative team. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research using mouse models and advanced imaging techniques to explore neurodegenerative diseases. You will work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers numerous training opportunities. With a commitment to advancing research and providing a secure job, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in neuroscience. Join a collaborative team and contribute to impactful research in a leading university hospital in Germany.

Leistungen

Company pension schemes

Regular working hours

Support options for work-life balance

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in relevant fields with excellent grades required.
• Experience with neurodegeneration models and biochemical techniques.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in mouse models on endocytosis in Purkinje cells.
• Perform experiments using calcium imaging and chemogenetics.

Kenntnisse

Neuroscience

Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Image Analysis

Biochemical Assays

English Proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Neuroscience

Master's degree in Cell Biology

Master's degree in Biochemistry

Tools

GCaMP6-based calcium imaging

Stereotactic surgeries

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:

PhD Student (f/m/x) in cellular neuroscience

Institute of Cellular and Molecular Physiology

TV-L: 25 h/week (64,94%)

Limited for 3 years according to WissZeitVG (Third-party funded project). Your salary will be based on TV-L.

Your tasks

• Conduct research in mouse models to investigate how inhibition of endocytosis in Purkinje cells affects information processing in the thalamo-cortical network.
• Perform experiments in cerebellar organotypic slice cultures using GCaMP6-based calcium imaging and chemogenetics.
• Perform stereotactic surgeries and use chemogenetics to manipulate brain motor circuits.
• Conduct biochemical assays, such as pull-down experiments and proteomic analyses.
• Maintain accurate lab records and clearly present findings in meetings.

Your profile

• Master's degree in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or Biochemistry (with very good to excellent grades).
• Experience with techniques such as rodent models of neurodegeneration, primary cell culture, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, image analysis, and biochemical assays.
• Strong motivation to advance research in neurodegenerative diseases.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent organizational skills, a proactive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.

Our offer

• Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure job in a challenging, innovative environment - including company pension schemes and regular working hours without business trips.
• Work-life balance: Whether full-time or part-time, with or without children - with numerous support options, we will find the right path together.
• Team spirit in R(h)ine culture: You will be warmly welcomed by an interdisciplinary team that values mutual respect and helpfulness.
• Strong perspectives: We offer extensive training opportunities - so you can continuously grow and set new goals.

Your future with us

We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching, and health care at the highest level. That's why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Natalia Kononenko

Tel: [phone]

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Geschäftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Köln

Application deadline: 27.04.2025

Job-ID: ose6gxyi

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We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!