Postdoc in Developmental Neuroscience — Mouse Models

Aarhus Universitet; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 493,000 - 585,000; Full time

Job summary

A postdoc position in developmental neuroscience is available at Aarhus University in the Department of Biomedicine. The role focuses on neuropeptide signals in limbic circuit maturation using mouse models, with opportunities for teaching and grant writing.

The project combines genetics, viral tracing, electrophysiology, imaging, and sequencing, under supervision from senior researchers in a diverse, international team.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work in an international, diverse research environment.

Responsibilities

• Independent research of high international quality, including publication.
• Conduct stereotaxic surgery with neonatal mice.
• Perform whole-cell patch clamp recordings.
• In vivo imaging using calcium and neuropeptide sensors.
• Perform histology (IHC and RNAscope).
• Contribute to teaching activities and supervise students.
• Write grant applications.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Education

PhD in neuroscience

Tools

Stereotaxic surgery

Patch clamp recordings

In vivo imaging

RNAscope

IHC

Job description

A postdoc position in developmental neuroscience is available at Aarhus University in the Department of Biomedicine. The role focuses on neuropeptide signals in limbic circuit maturation using mouse models, with opportunities for teaching and grant writing.

The project combines genetics, viral tracing, electrophysiology, imaging, and sequencing, under supervision from senior researchers in a diverse, international team.