PhD Candidate in Neuroscience Research | PhD candidates (m/f/x) at Research Training Group “Monoaminergic Neuronal Networks & Disease”
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Job Summary
This position offers an exceptional opportunity for ten doctoral researchers to join the Research Training Group 'Monoaminergic Neuronal Networks & Disease' (MoNN&Di). Successful candidates will engage in high-level interdisciplinary research investigating how monoaminergic networks function in healthy brains and their role in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and conducting experimental studies using neurobiological, molecular, or electrophysiological methods, alongside analyzing complex datasets and presenting findings at international conferences. The role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of biology, biotechnology, medicine, and computer science, providing a comprehensive training environment to bridge the gap between basic research and clinical application. This is a part-time (65%) fixed-term position for 48 months, ideal for ambitious researchers looking to build a career in advanced neuroscience within a collaborative, well-funded academic framework.
Required Skills
Education
Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related discipline
Experience
- Advanced laboratory experience in a biological or medical research setting
- Professional experience in conducting experimental studies and data interpretation
- Solid background in neurobiological research, specifically regarding monoaminergic systems
- Experience in presenting research findings within academic seminars or conferences
Languages
Additional
- The position is part-time (65% of a full-time position, approximately 25.89 hours/week) with a fixed-term contract duration of 48 months starting September 1, 2026.
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