Postdoc: Translational Neuropsychiatry & Rodent Models

Aarhus University; København; Presencial; DKK 493.000 - 585.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Aarhus University invites applications for a Postdoc position in Translational Neuropsychiatry within the Department of Biomedicine. The postdoc is a fixed-term full-time appointment for 2 years, with potential for extension, starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project investigates how emotional imbalance regulates transcription and brain connectivity in rodent models. You will perform molecular profiling, behavioral testing, and advanced imaging in a diverse,

Qualificações

• PhD in neuroscience is required and must be earned abroad.
• Experience in experimental neuropharmacology or a closely related field.
• Solid experience with confocal and light-sheet microscopy and spatial transcriptomics.
• Experience analyzing complex molecular/cellular datasets.
• Proven ability to conduct behavioural experiments using rodent models of depression or stress.

Responsabilidades

• Independent high-quality research, including publication.
• Conduct spatial and cell-specific profiling (RNAscope, single-cell, spatial transcriptomics).
• Design, conduct and analyze behavioral experiments in rodent models of depression, stress, resilience.
• Characterization of neuronal networks by whole brain imaging.
• Collaborate with project leaders in molecular neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and preclinical imaging.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Formação

PhD in neuroscience

Ferramentas

Confocal microscopy

Light-sheet microscopy

Spatial transcriptomics

Single-cell sequencing

Data analysis

Descrição da vaga

Aarhus University invites applications for a Postdoc position in Translational Neuropsychiatry within the Department of Biomedicine. The postdoc is a fixed-term full-time appointment for 2 years, with potential for extension, starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project investigates how emotional imbalance regulates transcription and brain connectivity in rodent models. You will perform molecular profiling, behavioral testing, and advanced imaging in a diverse,