PhD Candidate: Neural Circuits & Zebrafish Imaging

Camilla Perrin Wenaas; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate to investigate how brain architecture shapes sensory processing in the zebrafish forebrain, using 3D electron microscopy, two-photon calcium imaging, confocal microscopy, and computational analyses.

You will work in the Yaksi lab at the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience under Professor Emre Yaksi, complete the doctoral degree, contribute to publications, teaching, and international activities, and pursue a career in research.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience reconstructing 3D electron microscopy data and using image segmentation software.
• Experience producing 3D visualizations or animations of neural structures with Blender or similar tools.
• Proficient in Python and data analysis libraries (NumPy, SciPy) and reproducible pipelines.
• Practical experience with confocal microscopy and standard histological techniques (IHC, fluorescence labeling, tissue clearing).
• Experience with anatomical reconstructions of neural circuits from microscopy datasets.
• Zebrafish husbandry experience including routine maintenance and handling.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework.
• Contribute to academic publications and popular science dissemination.
• Participate actively in the Yaksi lab at the Kavli Institute.
• Engage in international activities such as conferences and research stays.
• Contribute to undergraduate and master-level teaching.
• Engage in career-promoting activities (seminars, journal clubs, lab meetings).

Skills

3D EM reconstruction

3D visualizations

Python programming

Confocal microscopy

Anatomical reconstructions

Zebrafish husbandry

English communication

Education

Master's degree in neuroscience or related

Tools

CAVEclient

CloudVolume

Neuroglancer

Blender

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate to investigate how brain architecture shapes sensory processing in the zebrafish forebrain, using 3D electron microscopy, two-photon calcium imaging, confocal microscopy, and computational analyses.

You will work in the Yaksi lab at the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience under Professor Emre Yaksi, complete the doctoral degree, contribute to publications, teaching, and international activities, and pursue a career in research.