13 PhD Candidates in Neurobiology of Ageing

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine) together with the Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases seek to fill positions for:

 

 

13 PhD Candidates in Neurobiology of Ageing

 

 

We are a university in the heart of Germany with a focus on engineering and natural sciences as well as economics, human sciences and medicine. We offer excellent study and working conditions to 13,000 students from Germany and abroad as well as approx. 3,000 employees.

 

The Research Training Group 2413 SynAGE has been established in 2019 to investigate mechanisms of healthy synaptic ageing and is currently in its second funding period. In SynAGE, researchers at different levels of their career (MD, PhD candidates, postdocs, junior and senior PIs) work together in interdisciplinary projects to unravel fundamental mechanisms that maintain synaptic and circuit functions in the ageing brain. SynAGE provides state of the art training in translational research using molecular, cellular and systems as well as cognitive neurobiology.

 

 

Requirements profile:

  • You have a university degree (MSc or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology or related disciplines
  • You have enthusiasm and dedication for basic and translational research
  • You have a strong motivation to learn new methodologies and the ability to independently plan, conduct and analyze experiments
  • You are a creative and active team player, who is fluent in English

 

Your benefits:

  • You have the opportunity to pursue a PhD and are supported and promoted accordingly
  • You will be working in an interdisciplinary environment and an international team
  • You have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge neuroscience and neurotechniques
  • You can expect excellent infrastructure, modern workspaces and very well-equipped labs
  • You will experience strong mentoring, professionalism training and career support  

 

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Dana Zöllner via e-mail: synage(at)ovgu.de.

 

Please send your complete application, including

  • cover letter,
  • curriculum vitae and
  • references

using the online application portal.

 

Please note that your cover letter MUST contain a statement about your specific research interest. Therefore, please visit our website and select a maximum of two projects of particular interest to be named in your cover letter.

 

Applications will be reviewed starting from now until the positions are filled. 

To apply click here

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships from TWAS

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)  is pleased to announce that the 2024 call for applications is open for the following TWAS Fellowship Programmes offered in fields of the natural sciences: 1) TWAS-SN Bose PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships, in collaboration with the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science. 2) TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship, in collaboration with the National Centre for Physics (NCP). 3) TWAS-ICCBS PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowships, in collaboration with the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS). For full details on eligibility criteria and application procedures of these fellowships, please visit: For PhD option:  https://twas.org/opportunities/fellowships/phd For Postdoctoral option:  https://twas.org/opportunities/fellowships/postdoctoral Applications from women and candidates from Science and Technology-Lagging countries (STLC) are especially encouraged. For a list of STLC countries, please see  https://twas.org/66-countries Applic
Read more

PhD Researcher Positions (f/m/d) - Humboldt Universität zu Berlin

PhD Positions (f/m/d) Yeast Synthetic Biology Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Germany Location: Institute for Biology, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, Berlin   The newly established Emmy Noether Group, led by Dr. Gita Naseri at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, is seeking applications to fill available PhD positions (TV-L E13, 65%). Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is among the eleven prestigious German universities to have received the 'University of Excellence' status since 2012. Situated within the Institute of Biology, the research group focuses on applying synthetic biology to reprogram microbial cells, including yeasts such as  Saccharomyces cerevisiae  and  Pichia pastoris,  as well as bacteria, to achieve specific functions.   The proposed project These positions should be started, preferably on July  1st,  and are initially funded for 36 months, with the possibility of extension following an evaluation. The chosen candidate will be an integral part of the COMPLATn researc
Read more

Digital Green Talents Award 2024

  Closing date for applications: 15/05/2024 How can we create good and healthy living conditions for everyone worldwide when global climate change is challenging today‘s economy and way of life? How can digitalization contribute to a more sustainable future? The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) promotes the Digital GreenTalents – High Potentials in Sustainable Development to find solutions to these urgent issues. The BMBF is looking for 20 highly motivated and talented young scientists from all over the world with innovative ideas and a strong focus on digitalization and sustainable development. The Digital GreenTalents Award supports the international exchange of innovative digital ideas to harness the power of the digital age for sustainable development. It offers a great chance to establish a long-lasting cooperation with the German Digital GreenTech community. What does the Digital GreenTalents Award 2024 include? • Fully funded research stay in Germany 2025
Read more