PhD Student in Neurology and Epileptology Research | PhD student position (f/m/d)
Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
Job Summary
This PhD student position offers a highly motivated researcher the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on pharmacoresistant epilepsy within the Department of Neurology. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to achieve a doctoral degree while working on a project utilizing state-of-the-art techniques. Day-to-day tasks involve applying advanced molecular biology methods, next-generation sequencing, viral approaches, single-cell and network electrophysiology, and high-resolution imaging. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in biology, medicine, or a related field such as molecular biology or physics. Prior experience in omics, electrophysiology (patch clamp, MEA recordings), and viral approaches is desirable, making this an ideal role for an ambitious researcher looking to advance their expertise in neuroscience and epileptology.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in Biology, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Physics, or a related field
Experience
- Previous experience with viral approaches (highly desirable)
- Previous experience with omics (next-generation sequencing) (highly desirable)
- Previous experience with molecular biology (highly desirable)
- Previous experience with electrophysiology (patch clamp, MEA recordings) (highly desirable)
Languages
Additional
- The position is limited for 3 years in accordance with the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG), with the option of prolongation. Work hours are part-time (65%, currently 25.3 hours/week).
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