PhD Position in Psychology Swiss Integrative Center for Human Health, Department of Psychology

Description The doctoral candidate will conduct a genome-wide screen to identify molecular targets, which are instrumental for Notch signaling function in synaptic plasticity and neurodegeneration. Previous training in molecular and cellular Biology and/or animal behavior and electrophysiology recordings are highly appreciated. The candidate will be enrolled in the BeNeFri School of Neuroscience and will have the opportunity to assist in teaching for Medical and Biomedical Students of the University of Fribourg. The laboratory is located in the newly established Swiss Integrative Center for Human Health (SICHH; http://www.cish.ch/en) and is equipped with the latest high-throughput technologies and specialized personnel for genomics and proteomics research. We are looking for highly motivated young scientists, who can think independently and contribute to develop new scientific avenues in the laboratory. Fluency in English is a requirement. Please send a cover letter, a 1 page resume' and a copy of your highest degree. Job Information Closing date: 2016-09-05 Employment start date: 2016-09-15 Contract length: 3 years Institution: Swiss Integrative Center for Human Health Contact Information Lavinia Alberi Auber Swiss Integrative Center for Human Health Passage du Cardinal 13B CH-1700 Fribourg Switzerland Phone +41 26 300 65 38 Email lavinia.alberiauber@sichh.ch If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Description

The doctoral candidate will conduct a genome-wide screen to identify molecular targets, which are instrumental for Notch signaling function in synaptic plasticity and neurodegeneration.

Previous training in molecular and cellular Biology and/or animal behavior and electrophysiology recordings are highly appreciated.

The candidate will be enrolled in the BeNeFri School of Neuroscience and will have the opportunity to assist in teaching for Medical and Biomedical Students of the University of Fribourg.

The laboratory is located in the newly established Swiss Integrative Center for Human Health (SICHH; http://www.cish.ch/en) and is equipped with the latest high-throughput technologies and specialized personnel for genomics and proteomics research.

We are looking for highly motivated young scientists, who can think independently and contribute to develop new scientific avenues in the laboratory. Fluency in English is a requirement.

Please send a cover letter, a 1 page resume' and a copy of your highest degree.