PostDoc

European Neuroscience Institute; Göttingen; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Göttingen is offering a postdoc position focused on brain-body interactions. The role involves investigating subcortical circuits using electrophysiology, behavioral experiments, and data analysis. Applicants should have a PhD in a related field and experience in relevant techniques. This fully funded position can start as early as January 1, 2025.

Leistungen

Fully funded position for up to 2 years

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree is required in a relevant field.
• Experience with specific technical skills is essential.
• Diversity in applicants is encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to experiments on subcortical circuits.
• Perform in vivo electrophysiology and surgeries.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data using Python/R.

Kenntnisse

Electrophysiology (in vivo and/or in vitro)

Stereotaxic surgery

Behavioral experimentation in rodents

Data analysis (Python/R)

Visualization and interpretation

Ausbildung

PhD in neuroscience, biology, neuroinformatics or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

One postdoc position is available at the European Neuroscience Institute in Göttingen, Germany, in the team of Dr. Petzold (“Brain-Body Interactions”). Proposed start date is January 1 2025, but flexible. Our work centers around the neural circuitry that enables flexible behavioral adaptation as needs change. This particular project focuses on subcortical circuits for the regulation of innate behavior according to hormonal states in mouse models, using single-cell miniscope imaging, electrophysiology, opto- and chemogenetics and molecular analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to experiments investigating subcortical circuits regulating innate behavior across hormonal states in mice.
• Perform in vivo electrophysiology, stereotaxic surgeries, and opto-/chemogenetic manipulations as appropriate.
• Conduct behavioral experiments and collect/analyze data (Python/R; visualization and interpretation).
• Collaborate with team members to design experiments and interpret results.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, biology, neuroinformatics or related field.
• Experience in at least one of the following: electrophysiology (in vivo and/or in vitro), stereotaxic surgery, behavioral experimentation in rodents, data analysis (Python/R), visualization and interpretation.
• We welcome diverse applicants with a PhD in neuroscience, biology, neuroinformatics or related field, and a strong interest in solving fundamental questions that link behavior, single cells and neural circuits.

We offer

• The position is fully funded starting with a period of up to 2 years and extended based on progress.
• To apply, please send a single PDF with your CV, a short statement of why you would like to pursue a postdoctoral position and what your research interests are, and contact information for referees to the following e-mail address: [e-mail]

We look forward to receiving your application!