Phd Positions In Synaptic Neurophysiology In The Institute Of Neuroscience, Alicante

CSIC; Alicante; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading scientific institution in Alicante is seeking a Ph.D. Student for research in synaptic neurophysiology. The role focuses on understanding synaptic connections and molecular biology related to information processing in the brain. Candidates should have relevant experience in cellular electrophysiology and a strong motivation for neuroscience research.

Formación

• Experience in cellular electrophysiology, optical imaging, molecular biology and/or biochemistry.
• Strong motivation to discover the design principles underlying brain function.

Responsabilidades

• Research the first principles by which biological systems process information.
• Focus on physiology and molecular biology of synaptic vesicle trafficking and exocytosis.

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

PhD positions in synaptic neurophysiology in the Institute of Neuroscience, Alicante

Position Details

Position: Ph.D. Student

Student Deadline: 21 December ****

Employment Start Date: 1 January ****

Contract Length: 3 years

Country: Spain

Department: [Department unspecified]

Job Description

We are searching for a predoctoral student interested in researching the first principles by which biological systems process information. The focus will be on the physiology and molecular biology of synaptic vesicle trafficking and exocytosis within presynaptic terminals.

Present day theory in Neuroscience treats synapses as straightforward conduits for information flow with a poorly defined capacity for modulation. However, it is now becoming clear that the strength of individual synaptic connections is modulated dynamically at essentially all synapses during bursts of high frequency use that are typical in vivo. Multiple synaptic vesicle trafficking mechanisms are involved, and we have identified a new modular sub‑synaptic architecture that extends from multiple types of release sites to associated reserve pools and seems to operate as a multiplexed array of independently tun‑able band‑pass frequency filters (see Figure).

Understanding this phenomenon will be fundamental for understanding how information is processed within neural circuits. More information can be found at /.

Research Environment

The Instituto de Neurociencias (IN) in Alicante (Spain) provides an excellent scientific environment (/).

Application Instructions

Applicants should send their CV, a brief statement of interest and the name/contact of 2–3 references to ******.

Qualifications

• Experience in cellular electrophysiology, optical imaging, molecular biology and/or biochemistry.
• Strong motivation to discover the design principles underlying brain function.