Download PhD student position in neuroscience (optogenetics, Ca imaging

PhD student position in neuroscience (optogenetics, Ca2+
imaging and animal behavior) in Frankfurt, Germany
At the Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (Goethe-University), Frankfurt, Germany, we offer a
PhD studentship (E13 TV-G-U, 65%) in analyzing the neurobiology of locomotion. The position is
open for an initial 3 years, starting April 16th, 2017, with the possibility of extension.
The Gottschalk lab uses optogenetics, molecular biology, imaging, electrophysiology and electron
microscopy to study the nervous system of Caenorhabditis elegans. The project aims to analyze function of
a locomotion 'stop' neuron and the neural network it is embedded in. By optogenetics and functional in vivo
2+
Ca and voltage imaging of the neurons in free moving animals, their activity is correlated with the
simultaneously recorded behavior. In collaboration with other groups in the Buchmann Institute, methods
for parallel imaging of many neurons, as well as for simultaneous optogenetic manipulation ('closed-loop
optogenetics') are to be developed.
Requirements: Enthusiasm for basic research! A diploma or master's degree in cellular/molecular
neurosciences, biochemistry or molecular biology. Solid theoretical and practical experience in cellular
2+
(neuro) physiology, molecular biology, and know-how in Ca imaging and various light microscopy
methods. Essential: Script writing in Matlab, Mathematica or LabView. Experience with C. elegans is
desirable.
Information about the lab can be found here: http://www.biochem.uni-frankfurt.de/index.php?id=8 or
http://www.bmls.de/Cellular_and_Molecular_Neurobiology/aboutus.html
Applications with exams, CV, summary of MSc thesis, statement of research interest, and 2 or more
reference addresses should be sent (in electronic form) until 31.03.2017 to A. Gottschalk
([email protected]), Goethe University, Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences,
Max-von-Laue-Straße 15, 60438 Frankfurt, Germany.