PhD Student in Molecular Neuroscience

1 week geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Voltijd
Job Title: PhD Student in Molecular Neuroscience

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our research group in molecular neuroscience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a project investigating the molecular processes that control synapse nanostructure and function.

Project Description:

The project aims to understand the molecular events that induce long-term alterations in synaptic structure and function. Recent super-resolution microscopy studies have revealed an exciting new level of nano-structural plasticity that is relevant for memory formation. However, the molecular processes that coordinate these processes remain unresolved. The PhD student will use CRISPR/Cas9-based tools, super-resolution microscopy, optogenetics, and electrophysiology to study synapse nanostructure and function in different model systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Investigate the molecular processes that control synapse nanostructure and function using various techniques.
  • Perform and analyze microscopy and electrophysiology data.
  • Publish in peer-reviewed journals and provide progress reports to funding sources.
  • Contribute to teaching activities (~10% of your time), including supervision of BSc and/or MSc students during internships.
  • Present your work to the international research community.
Requirements:
  • A Master degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, or biophysics with neuroscience specialization.
  • Hands-on experience with molecular and cellular neuroscience. Preferably, prior experience with molecular biology, (live-cell) fluorescence microscopy, and/or electrophysiology.
  • Hands-on experience with imaging and/or bioinformatics is an advantage.
  • You are fluent in English (written and spoken) and have good communication skills.
What We Offer:
  • A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation.
  • A salary of € 2.872,00 (PhD) and maximum € 3.670,00 (PhD) gross per month in the fourth year, for a full-time employment.
  • An employment contract of initially 1 year. If there is sufficient perspective, this will be extended to a total of 4 years. Your dissertation at the end of the fourth year forms the end of your employment contract.
About Us:

The CNCR in Amsterdam participates in the Graduate School ONWAR. This position will be in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. Faculty of Science Researchers and students at VU Amsterdam's Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational, and interdisciplinary nature. We work on new solutions guided by value-driven, interdisciplinary methodologies. We are committed to research, valorisation, and training socially engaged citizens of the world who will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future.

We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise, and mindset. Therefore, we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

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