PhD Candidate in Synaptic Neuroscience & mRNA Dynamics

Vrije Universisteit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

Commuting allowance

Sports facilities access

Holiday entitlement 232 hours / year

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate to investigate how synaptic mRNA capture and translation regulate synapse formation and function. The project uses rodent neurons and human iPSC-derived neurons, with genetic and imaging tools developed in the lab.

You will perform live-cell imaging and functional assays, publish results, and contribute to teaching activities. The position is funded for an initial year and extends to four years, with on-site

Qualifications

• Master degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences or biophysics with neuroscience specialization.
• Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular neuroscience and imaging.
• Fluent in English; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Imaging of mRNA, translation and receptors at synaptic sites in cultured neurons.
• Develop genetic/imaging tools and perform live-cell and super-resolution imaging.
• Conduct functional assays to study synapse formation and function.
• Publish analyses in peer-reviewed journals and report to funding sources.
• Contribute to teaching activities (~10%) and supervise students.
• Present work to international research community.

Skills

Imaging techniques

Molecular neuroscience

Cell culture

English communication

Data analysis

Education

Master degree in life sciences or biophysics with neuroscience specialization

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Live-cell imaging

Imaging software

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate to investigate how synaptic mRNA capture and translation regulate synapse formation and function. The project uses rodent neurons and human iPSC-derived neurons, with genetic and imaging tools developed in the lab.

You will perform live-cell imaging and functional assays, publish results, and contribute to teaching activities. The position is funded for an initial year and extends to four years, with on-site