PhD Position in Neurobiology Georg-August-University Göttingen, Department of Molecular Neurobiology of Behavior

The Department of Molecular Neurobiology of Behavior, Johann-Friedrich-Blumenbach-Institute for Zoology and Anthropology, Faculty of Biology and Psychology at the Georg-August-University Göttingen, announces the following open position:

PhD Position in Neurobiology (TV-L 13 (65%)) for three years

on the topic "Analysis of synaptic plasticity underlying learning and memory in Drosophila"

The project involves the use of a wide range of methods and technologies from the fields of molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, in vivo two-photon-microscopy, optical calcium imaging and behavioral analysis. We seek excellent candidates with a Master degree in Biology or related areas, very good skills in scientific English (oral and written), and a deep interest and training in behavioral and cellular neurobiology. Experience in Drosophila neurobiology and programming skills are advantageous. We expect high motivation, creativity, a cooperative personality, and integration into the research team. We offer a PhD position for initially three years, scientific research within a highly motivated, international team and fully equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities. The PhD program offers comprehensive mentoring, opportunities for conference presentations, for acquiring teaching experience, and further support for career development.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Handicapped applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential treatment.

The position will be available from September 2016. Please send your application including your curriculum vitae, exam certificates and names and addresses of two academic referees until July 18, 2016 by e-mail to: afiala@gwdg.de