PhD in Neuroscience: Synaptic Plasticity & Brain Mapping

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD training program

Well-equipped facilities

Job summary

The International University of Catalonia (UIC-Barcelona) invites applications for a doctoral thesis position in Neurosciences. The Spine Lab, led by Dr.

Miquel Bosch, seeks a motivated candidate with a Master’s degree in Biomedicine/Biotechnology and strong English skills to join a vibrant group connected to UIC, UAB and the Institute of Neurosciences. Research focuses on molecular mechanisms of learning and memory, using confocal and multiphoton microscopy, electrophysiology, optogenetics, and

Qualifications

• Official Master's degree required.
• Degree in Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Biology, Biochemistry or Pharmacy with grade >8.3/10 required.
• Good level of English required.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a doctoral thesis in Neurosciences within a young research group.
• Work on learning and memory mechanisms using advanced imaging and photopharmacology.
• Collaborate with UIC-Barcelona, UAB and associated neuroscience institutes.

Skills

Molecular biology

Neurobiology

Microscopy

Photopharmacology

Optogenetics

Electrophysiology

Cell culture

Education

Master's degree in Biotechnology/Biomedicine/Biology/Biochemistry/Pharmacy

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Multiphoton microscopy

Transgenic animal models

Job description

The International University of Catalonia (UIC-Barcelona) invites applications for a doctoral thesis position in Neurosciences. The Spine Lab, led by Dr.

Miquel Bosch, seeks a motivated candidate with a Master’s degree in Biomedicine/Biotechnology and strong English skills to join a vibrant group connected to UIC, UAB and the Institute of Neurosciences. Research focuses on molecular mechanisms of learning and memory, using confocal and multiphoton microscopy, electrophysiology, optogenetics, and