Postdoc (gn*) Neuroscience

UKM; Münster; Hybrid; EUR 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VBL-Pensionskasse

30 Urlaubstage pro Jahr

Vielfältige Fort- und Weiterbildungs­m

Verschiedene Gesundheits- und Work-Lif

Job summary

UKM sucht am Institut für Anatomie und Molekulare Neurobiologie eine/n Wissenschaftler/in mit Fokus auf Synapsenbildung und Neurotransmission. Ziel ist die Untersuchung der Rolle von Neurexinen in Mutanten-Mausmodellen neurodevelopmentaler Störungen und deren Interaktion mit Ca2+-Kanälen.

Erfahrungen in electrophysiologischen und mikroskopischen Techniken sowie eine starke Publikationsbilanz werden erwartet. Der Antragstellende sollte Englisch sicher beherrschen und teamorientiert arbeiten.

Qualifications

• Abschluss in Neurowissenschaften oder einem verwandten Fach mit Promotion/MD/PhD.
• Nachweis einer starken Publikationsbilanz.
• Umfangreiche Erfahrung mit elektrophysiologischen und mikroskopischen Techniken.
• Ausgezeichnete schriftliche und mündliche Englischkenntnisse.
• Teamfähigkeit und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit.

Responsibilities

• Untersuchung der Rolle von Neurexinen und deren Defekten in transgenen Mausmodellen neuroentwicklungsrelevanter Erkrankungen.
• Untersuchung der Wechselwirkung zwischen Neurexinen und synaptischen Ca2+-Kanälen in vitro und in vivo.
• Beitrag zu Lehraktivitäten der Institutsabteilung entsprechend Qualifikation und Erfahrung.

Skills

Electrophysiologische Techniken

Mikroskopische Techniken

Englische Sprachkenntnisse

Teamarbeit

Education

PhD oder MD/PhD in Neuroscience oder verwandtem Gebiet

Job description

Fixed-term for 3 years, with the possibility of extension|Full-time with 38.5 hours per week|Salary according to TV-L E13|Institute of Anatomy and Molecular Neurobiology

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise at the Institute of Anatomy and Molecular Neurobiology. Here, our research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of synapse formation and neurotransmission . We investigate the role of the synaptic organizer molecules neurexins and the consequences of their defects in mutant mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders, including the crosstalk between neurexins and synaptic Ca²⁺channels in vitro and in vivo–ideally with you on board!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigating the role of neurexins and the consequences of their defects in mutant mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders
• Studying the crosstalk between neurexins and synaptic Ca²⁺channels in vitro and in vivo
• Contributing to the Institute’s teaching activities according to your qualifications and experience

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree in neuroscience or a related field, including a PhD or MD/PhD
• Strong publication record demonstrating motivation for basic science
• Extensive experience with electrophysiological and microscopic techniques for analyzing synaptic function in brain slices or cultured neurons
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team

WE OFFER

• Salary according to TV-L E13, extra annual payment, and company pension plan (VBL)
• 30 days of vacation per year, plus two additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• A wide range of training and professional development opportunities
• A respectful and appreciative work environment within a diverse team
• Support and advisory services for health and work-life balance
• Additional benefits such as sports programs, job ticket, jobrad, company events, cafeteria, and emergency childcare
• The possibility of obtaining your postdoctoral lecture qualification (“Habilitation”)

For inquiries, please contact:Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Missler, T [phone].