PhD fellowship in Molecular Neurophysiology | Radboud University Medical Centre

Project: FoxP2 and language related neural networks

The PhD student will be part of the Donders Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (Dept. Cognitive Neurosciences) and The Max Planck Institute Nijmegen (MPI). We offer a stimulating scientific environment in a dynamic, young team, state-of-the-art facilities, and individually tailored training. The applicant will also be part of the Donders Graduate School for Cognitive Neuroscience. The Donders Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour is one of the largest concentrations of neuroscience research in Europe (with over 100 faculty members), ranging from human cognition, to clinical studies, to cellular and molecular studies to computational studies, providing an excellent intellectual environment and infrastructures. The MPI in Nijmegen is one of the leading research institutes in the world, with a highly stimulating environment, excellent facilities and resources. It is the only institution devoted to the question of how we acquire, produce and understand language, and its investigations are highly multidisciplinary, uniting anthropology, linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and now genetics. For more information please see the MPI website.

Profile

- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a field related to molecular neurobiology/neurophysiology

- Strong background in neuroscience

- Previous lab experience in electrophysiology and/or molecular biology

- Interest to learn/apply patch-clamp recordings and imaging techniques in brain slices

- A good command of English

Comments and contact information

The monthly salary will increase to € 2,743 in the fourth year

Start date is January of 2014

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Applications should include a cover letter stating your research interests, a CV, and the names and contact information of at least two referees. Applications should include a cover letter stating your research interests, a CV, and the names and contact information of at least two referees.

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