PhD Student in Neuroscience (Neural Basis of Memory) | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology (LIN) is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Functional Architecture of Memory (FAM) research group in Magdeburg, Germany. This role is associated with the SFB 1436, focusing on the neural resources of cognition. The successful candidate will investigate circuit-specific improvements of spatial and non-spatial memory, specifically involving entorhino-hippocampal subnetworks. Day-to-day work includes conducting experiments utilizing advanced techniques such as optogenetic manipulations, immediate-early gene (IEG) imaging based on in-situ hybridization, and in-vivo electrophysiology data analysis using mouse models. The position requires an MSc in Neurosciences or a related field, practical experience in behavioral and molecular techniques, and proficiency in programming (Matlab and/or Python). The LIN offers an international, multidisciplinary environment with access to cutting-edge facilities, including high-resolution imaging (9.4 Tesla fMRI), and extensive support through a dedicated graduate school.