PhD positions in Neuroscience (f/m/d)
Departement of Neurology

Application deadline: 31.01.2025

For a project in basic neuroscience with a strong translational link to Parkinson’s disease the Workinggroup of Professor Blum offers two 

• A demanding research topic with cutting-edge techniques, in a collaborative research environment. Both PhD students will closely interact and will collaborate in an open-lab concept. 
• One of the positions will focus on intravital two-photon microscopy and electrophysiology to investigate cell dynamics in the cortex of disease models. The second position will focus on developing viral vectors for in vivo neural network tracing and neuromodulation to restore motor behavior in the disease models. 
• Access to cutting-edge tools and techniques in modern translational neuroscience.
• Benefits by the international Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) Würzburg providing structured doctoral research training.
• A stimulating working atmosphere in a highly motivated and collegial team, embedded in a large research network investigating Parkinson’s Disease.
• Attractive salary according to TV-L including annual special payment: We value your work and reward you with a fair and competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme: We support your financial security in retirement.
• Flexible working hours and home office: Allows you to organize your working hours flexibly and work partially from home.
• company sports programs: Our own gym and the Milon circuit help you stay fit and healthy. (Training hours: Mon-Fri 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM; Sat-Sun 24h.)
• Own company day-care center with extended opening hours (5:30 – 18:00): To help you better balance work and family.
• Extensive training and further education at our own academy: We promote your personal and professional development.
• A demanding, diverse and capable of development
• A good working atmosphere in a highly motivated and collegial team

PhD student 1:

• Working with disease models
• In vivo intravital two-photon microscopy
• In vivo and in vitro electrophysiology
• Computational data analysis

PhD student 2:

• Establishing and working with disease models.
• Molecular and cellular techniques (cloning, immunolabelling, microscopy)
• Animal experimentation (viral tracing, behavior)

• M.Sc. degree in neuroscience or related fields.
• Profound interest in cellular and network neuroscience.
• Experience with laboratory techniques, particularly in techniques mentioned above and animal experimentation are advantageous.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken); German skills are an asset but not mandatory.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as in a team.

We look forward to receiving your application (including CV, certificates, brief description of qualifications and research interests).

Prof. Dr. med. Knut Kirmse http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9206-214X
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Robert Blum https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5270-3854
 

• Training and Continuing Education
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Collegiality
• Sport and Fitness Options
• Employee Events
• Corporate Benefits