PhD student

JOB OFFER

Position in the project:

PhD student

Scientific discipline:

Neuroscience

Job type (employment contract/stipend):

Stipend

Number of job offers:

1

Remuneration/stipend amount/month (“X0 000 PLN of full remuneration cost, i.e. expected net salary at X 000 PLN”):

4 500 PLN/month (ca. 1 000 EUR/month)

Position starts on:

September 1, 2020

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement:

3 years

Institution:

Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw

Project leader:

Anna Beroun, PhD (Laboratory of Neuronal Plasticity, BRAINCITY)

Project title:

Nencki-EMBL Center of Excellence for Neural Plasticity and Brain Disorders: BRAINCITY

Project is carried out within the MAB/IRA programme of the Foundation for Polish Science

Project description:

The research will focus on synaptic adaptations that occur during the formation of appetitive memory – the memory about pleasurable events. The key brain area in appetitive (and aversive) learning is the amygdala. In this project, therefore, we will combine state-of-the-art imaging techniques, behavioral paradigms and electrophysiological recordings to visualize and study the function of synaptic projections within the amygdalar complex, including the analysis of the formation and fate of so called silent synapses. We aim on locating and characterizing neurons that respond to natural and addictive rewards.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Confocal imaging
2. Animal (mice) behavioral tests
3. Electrophysiological recordings
4. Supervision of MSc students

Profile of candidates/requirements:

1. Deep interest in neurosciences and laboratory work
2. M.Sc. degree, or equivalent, in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, physics/biophysics, biology, psychology, medical, veterinary sciences or similar
3. Status of a PhD student at the time of starting the work in the project
4. Exceptional motivation for the scientific research (demonstrated via publications, references of the candidate's thesis tutor)
5. Background in neuroscience research, as well as, experience in behavioral tests, electrophysiology and imaging techniques will be a major advantage
6. Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Required documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Copies of diplomas
3. Curriculum vitae including a description of scientific and professional achievements and list of publications
4. Copies of documents confirming the scientific or professional achievements
5. Consent to the processing of personal data for the purpose of recruitment
6. Optionally opinion of a researcher or academic teacher holding at least the academic degree of PhD (doctor) concerning the candidate and his / her scientific activity

We offer:

• Training in laboratory techniques (behavior, molecular biology, electrophysiology and imaging)
• Opportunity to work in an international environment
• Full-time stipend in the top-ranked research institute in Poland.

Please submit the following documents to:

a.beroun@nencki.gov.pl

For more details about the position please visit (website/webpage address):

https://braincity.nencki.gov.pl/