Ph.D Position: „The role of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF beta) family member activin.“

The Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology at the Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg is looking for a Ph.D student.

Ph.D Position: "The role of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF beta) family member activin."

Das Aufgabengebiet umfasst u. a.

The doctoral student will be integrated into the DFG-funded Research Training Group 2162 (GRK2162) “Neurodevelopment and CNS Vulnerability”.

The GRK2162 offers:

•a 3-year structured PhD program with interdisciplinary thesis research,

•a vibrant, collaborative scientific environment,

•supervision and mentorship by a team of internationally renowned experts,

•State-of-the-art research facilities and

•advanced training opportunities (scientific, skills, career) in English.

Notwendige Qualifikation

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student with a strong background in molecular and cellular neurophysiology. The doctoral student will work on the role of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF beta) family member activin as a master molecule regulating adaptive and plastic processes at the cellular and synaptic level of hippocampal neurons.

Bemerkungen

Please submit applications via email as a single file to

christian.alzheimer@fau.de

(1) Letter of motivation

(2) Curriculum vitae

(3) Transcript of Records

(4) Summary of Research Experience and Master Project

(5) List of publications

(6) Two letters of reference/Two names/contacts for references