A PhD position is available at the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (www.cncr.nl) Amsterdam, on an NWO-funded project in the team of Mark Verheijen (Glial Regulated Neuronal Plasticity) Job descriptionWe are looking for a candidate for a 4 years PhD project to be carried out at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology (MCN). Recent studies have shown that in addition to neurons, astrocytes play a major role in synaptic function. Whereas hundreds of neuronal synaptic proteins have been identified, and functional insight into their role in synaptic transmission is increasing, it is largely unknown which astrocyte proteins are involved in physical interaction with synapses and how they execute control over synaptic function. The overall aim of the project is to obtain in-depth insight into the molecular mechanism that controls synaptic function in memory circuitry by dynamically changing astrocyte-synapse interactions. Requirements
What are we offering?A challenging position in a socially involved organization. The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel and amounts €2,541 (PhD) per month during the first year and increases to €3,247 (PhD) per month during the fourth year, based on a full-time employment. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 1 FTE.
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