PhD position (f/m/x) in Neuroscience in Köln

Research group "Neuronal circuits and Behavior" (PI: Prof. Dr. Tatiana Korotkova) at the Institute for Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Clinic/University of Cologne, Germany, looks for two enthusiastic Ph.D. students (f/m/x) with a strong interest in behavioral functions of neuronal circuits. We employ optogenetics, electrophysiology and calcium imaging in behaving mice to study dynamics of hypothalamic neuronal circuits and their functions in innate behaviors, including feeding and locomotion (Jais et al., Neuron 2020; Carus-Cadavieco et al., Nature 2017, Herrera et al., Nat.Neuro., 2016; Bender et al., Nat.Comm., 2015), our projects are funded by ERC Consolidator Grant and the DFG (CECAD, SFB1451, SFB1089). 

Successful candidates should have a Master degree in neuroscience or related topics. Highly beneficial will be experience in data analysis, in vivo electrophysiology or in vivo calcium imaging. We value optimistic and productive team players who enjoy working in interdisciplinary collaborative research environment.

Please send your application, including a motivation letter, CV, and contact information of three referees.

• Contract length: up to 31.12.2024 with a possible extension

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