Postdoc (m/f/div) – Neurocircuit Development and Function

Karlstad University; Bergholz-Rehbrücke; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious research institute in Brandenburg is inviting applications for a Postdoc position focused on neurocircuit development and function. The role involves utilizing transgenic mouse models, conducting behavioral tests, and drafting research manuscripts. Ideal candidates have a strong academic background in neuroscience and experience with complex methodologies. The position offers excellent working conditions and opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Family-friendly working conditions

Support for public transport mobility

Dynamic research environment

Corporate benefits program

Qualifikationen

• Excellent academic background in neuroscience, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with molecular biological methods and behavioral testing.
• FELASA certification or equivalent for animal experimentation required.

Aufgaben

• Utilize transgenic mouse models for neuroscience research.
• Conduct metabolic and behavioral examinations.
• Write and present research findings.

Kenntnisse

Neuroscience

Biochemistry

Biology

Animal experimentation

Advanced imaging techniques

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's and doctoral degree in neuroscience or related discipline

Tools

DeepLabCut

BORIS

SimBA

Fiji/ImageJ

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoc (m/f/div) – Neurocircuit Development and Function

The German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) is a member of the Leibn. The institute’s mission is to conduct experimental and clinical research in the field of nutrition and health– with the aim of understanding the molecular basis of nutrition-dependent diseases– and of developing new strategies for treatment and prevention (website: https://www.dife.de/en/ ).

We invite applications to join the Junior Research Group of Neurocircuit Development and Function (NDF) for a Postdoc (m/f/div) starting as soon as possible.

Specifically, the Junior Research Group is interested in neuronal circuits that control metabolism (food intake, energy expenditure, activity, etc as well as associated behaviors (e.g., stress, reward). The group focuses on actions of the melanocortin receptors in the brain as well as how the maternal dietary environment can negatively influence the development and function of these brain circuits changing energy homeostasis and behavior of offspring resulting in the onset of aging-related diseases.

Tasks:

• Using transgenic mouse models to understand underlying neuronal physiology
• Implantation of osmotic minipumps/ stereotaxic implantation of cannulas for the delivery of compounds
• Performing metabolic and behavioral tests to assess alterations to whole animal physiology in acute and longitudinal studies
• Writing of manuscripts and presentation of research results (in scientific journals, colloquia, and conferences)
• Active involvement in research networks (e.g., DZD)

Skills and requirements:

• Excellent master’s and doctoral degree in neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, or any related discipline
• Experience with modern molecular biological and biochemical methods (immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, etc.), prior experience with behavioral tests/ surgical procedures and analysis (i.e., DeepLabCut, BORIS, SimBA)
• Experience in animal experimentation (FELASA or equivalent is a requirement)
• Expertise in molecular biological and advanced imaging (confocal and fluorescence) techniques and analysis programs (Fiji/ ImageJ, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and to supervise interns and undergraduates
• Excellent English (in speaking and writing) and computer skills, knowledge of German is a bonus, but not required

Applicants should be highly-motivated, ambitious, and hard-working scientists who wish to be part of a collaborative, international team within a superb scientific environment.

We expect excellent achievements, reliability, initiative, and outstanding commitment.

We offer:

• A dynamic and interactive research environment as well as excellent working conditions and outstanding technical equipment
• Support in establishing new methods (e.g., organotypic cultures)
• Salary will be paid in accordance with TV-L, level 13
• Family-friendly working conditions (certificate “audit berufundfamilie”)
• Supporting of mobility with a jobticket for using the public transport
• Easy accessibility by public transport or car (including free parking)
• 30 days of vacation
• Participation in the benefits program for employees (“corporate benefits”)

The position is available for three years.

We look forward to your application!

Please send your documents (cover letter explaining your motivation, CV, copies of degrees/ certificates, and references) with reference number 2025_W09_AP as a single PDF file before January 7, 2026, via e-mail to [e-mail].