PhD Candidate in Synaptic Neuroscience & mRNA Imaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave 232 hours/year

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Commuting costs contribution

ABP pension

Sports facilities access

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam is offering a PhD position to unravel how synaptic mRNA capture and translation regulate synapse formation. You will use live-cell and super-resolution imaging in rodent and human neurons, develop genetic tools, and contribute to high-impact publications in international networks.

The role includes functional assays, supervision of students, and presenting results to the research community; the project is hosted within the CNCR/Functional Genomics group

Qualifications

• Master degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences or biophysics with neuroscience specialization.
• Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular neuroscience.
• Imaging experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Imaging of mRNA, translation and receptors at synaptic sites in cultured rodent and human neurons.
• Developing novel genetic and imaging tools with live-cell and super-resolution imaging.
• Performing functional assays to study synapse formation and function.
• Publishing analyses in peer-reviewed journals and providing progress reports to funders.
• Contributing to teaching activities and supervising students; presenting to the research community.

Skills

Molecular neuroscience

Imaging techniques

English fluency

Education

Master in life sciences/biophysics/biomedical sciences with neuroscience

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam is offering a PhD position to unravel how synaptic mRNA capture and translation regulate synapse formation. You will use live-cell and super-resolution imaging in rodent and human neurons, develop genetic tools, and contribute to high-impact publications in international networks.

The role includes functional assays, supervision of students, and presenting results to the research community; the project is hosted within the CNCR/Functional Genomics group