PhD Candidate in Behavioral Neuroscience | PhD position (m/f/x) Behavioral Neuroscience

Job Summary

This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to join the Behavioral Neuroscience research group to investigate the cerebellum's role in fear extinction and emotional regulation. As a researcher, you will conduct sophisticated experiments using transgenic mouse models, employing a wide range of techniques including optogenetics, in vivo calcium imaging, and electrophysiology. Day-to-day responsibilities include the independent preparation and execution of experiments, molecular cloning, virus production, and behavioral analysis. You will also be involved in supervising junior students and presenting your findings at international conferences. This role is ideal for a scientifically enthusiastic individual looking to contribute to groundbreaking research on neurological and psychiatric disorders within a collaborative and advanced academic environment. The position is part-time (75%) and fixed-term for 36 months, providing a structured path toward a doctoral degree while working with state-of-the-art neuroscientific methods.