Methoden:
Aim of the advertised project is to use Drosophila Genetics to increase our understanding of the molecular cause of hereditary spastic paraplegia. Next, the successful candidate will use a combination of behavioral assays, in vivo imaging and super resolution microscopy to address the temporal sequence of cellular events that lead ultimately to the loss of the affected neurons.
You should be a highly motivated student with top grades, talent and creativity. You should furthermore be willing to visit collaborating laboratories in the course of you PhD to learn techniques and undertake experiments.
Anfangsdatum: 21. August 2011
geschätzte Dauer: 3 Jahre
Bezahlung: Stipendium
Homepage: http://www.hih-tuebingen.de/synaptic-plasticity/
Applications should include a CV, academic achievements, a brief statement of research interests including your past experience and names of at least 2 referees. Applicants are expected to show a sincere and specific interest in the project. Applications received by October 1, 2011, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered only if the position has not been filled. Please use PhD_1011 as subject for you e-mail application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The University of Tübingen offers a stimulating and interactive scientific environment at the internationally competitive level. This includes for example the Max Plank Institutes for Developmental Biology and Biological Cybernetics, the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory, the Cluster of Excellence for Integrative Neuroscience (CIN) and the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders (DZNE) as well as a Center for Rare Diseases.