PhD Student in Neuroscience Medical University of Innsbruck

Description The international PhD College SPIN – Signal Processing in Neurons announces 1 PhD fellowship in Neuroscience. The program is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and is jointly run by the Medical University of Innsbruck and the University of Innsbruck The successful applicant will study the role of the Nogo66 receptor in signaling processes during axonal pathfinding and after peripheral nerve injury. The project relies on an integrative approach that combines molecular, genetic, and biochemical methods with in vitro and in vivo imaging techniques and behavioral assays in mice. The candidate should be highly motivated, with a strong attitude towards independent work and must hold good interpersonal and communication skills. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular, cell biology and/or neuroscience, preferably with experience in cell cultivation. Fluency in English and the ability to work in an international environment are expected. The salary is 2.045,10 € gross income per month (30h per week) according to the FWF scale. Application Please submit the following documents by email (in PDF format one of the following addresses: Christine.bandtlow@i-med.ac.at or Sheela.braganca@tirol-kliniken.at) until August 15th, 2016: • an informal statement that gives insight into your qualifications and interest in specific areas • CV • certificates of your Masters’ degree (with indication of credit system) • two letters of recommendation PhD students are selected on the basis of their application materials and a personal interview at the Medical University of Innsbruck. We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality and look forward to your application. For more information please visit www.neurospin.at Job Information Closing date: 2016-08-15 Employment start date: 2016-09-01 Institution: Medical University of Innsbruck Department: Division of Neurobiochemistry Contact Information Christine Bandtlow Biocenter, Medical University of Innsbruck Innrain 80-82 6020 - Innsbruck Austria Phone +43 512 9003 70280 Email christine.bandtlow@i-med.ac.at Website http://www.neurospin.at If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Description

The international PhD College SPIN – Signal Processing in Neurons announces 1 PhD fellowship in Neuroscience. The program is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and is jointly run by the Medical University of Innsbruck and the University of Innsbruck

The successful applicant will study the role of the Nogo66 receptor in signaling processes during axonal pathfinding and after peripheral nerve injury. The project relies on an integrative approach that combines molecular, genetic, and biochemical methods with in vitro and in vivo imaging techniques and behavioral assays in mice.

The candidate should be highly motivated, with a strong attitude towards independent work and must hold good interpersonal and communication skills. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular, cell biology and/or neuroscience, preferably with experience in cell cultivation. Fluency in English and the ability to work in an international environment are expected. The salary is 2.045,10 € gross income per month (30h per week) according to the FWF scale.

Application
Please submit the following documents by email (in PDF format one of the following addresses: Christine.bandtlow@i-med.ac.at or Sheela.braganca@tirol-kliniken.at) until August 15th, 2016:
• an informal statement that gives insight into your qualifications and interest in specific areas
• CV
• certificates of your Masters’ degree (with indication of credit system)
• two letters of recommendation

PhD students are selected on the basis of their application materials and a personal interview at the Medical University of Innsbruck. We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality and look forward to your application.

For more information please visit www.neurospin.at