29 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Vilnius University- Department
Life Science Center- Research Field
Neurosciences » Neurobiology- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Lithuania- Application Deadline
24 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vilnius)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
1 Oct 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Mental health disorders, in particular major depressive disorder or anxiety disorder, are among the most important health problems worldwide, causing severe individual suffering and a massive socio-economic burden for society. Since the onset and progression of both disorders are highly affected by contextual factors, the proposed PhD project will investigate neuroplasticity as an underlying mechanism in both resilience and vulnerability, depending on the environmental context. The aim of the project will be to elucidate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the environment-behaviour interaction with particular focus on brain immune cells microglia and their interaction with neuronal cells. As microglia are emerging cellular target for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, due to their critical role in regulating neuroplasticity, the project will evaluate microglial synaptic pruning in the models of mental health resilience and vulnerability.
PhD student will join an established international consortium that includes scientific groups from Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland and Finland. This network has a dedicated exchange program for PhD students, ensuring internships in the lab of another consortium member to foster advanced training on research approaches. PhD student will be included in a designated consortium mentorship program that will provide guidance, support, and advice throughout the research project.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Neurosciences » Neurobiology
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Neurosciences » NeurobiologyBiological sciences » Biology
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
Four-year position, €12,000 annual stipend (exempted from tax), €3500 annual fund for research activities, mobility, and the development of general competences.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must have a Master’s qualification degree or a higher education degree equivalent to it.
Detailed information: https://www.vu.lt/en/studies/doctoral-studies/admission
Selection process
The interview will take place on 28 June at 9 am R-103 (LSC, Saulėtekio al. 7).
The interview will be held on the topic chosen for dissertation. The interview will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant's research competence, motivation in choosing the dissertation topic, theoretical background and initial methodological skills.
Applicants' research experience is assessed on the basis of their published research work and participation at international research conferences. Points are awarded for:
0.25 points for each published research article in a Lithuanian journal;
1 point for each research article published in a peer-reviewed WoS journal;
0.1 point for a paper at a national conference;
0.2 point for a paper at an international conference.
Detailed information: https://www.gmc.vu.lt/en/doctoral-school/admission
- Website for additional job details
https://www.gmc.vu.lt/en/doctoral-school/admission
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- VU-EMBL Partnership Institute, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University
- Country
- Lithuania
- City
- Vilnius
- Postal Code
- 10257
- Street
- Sauletekio al. 7
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]- Website
https://is.vu.lt/pls/dokt/isas.register?p_kalba=en
Contact
- City
Vilnius- Website
http://www.gmc.vu.lt/en/- Street
Sauletekio ave. 7- Postal Code
LT-10257
[email protected]
STATUS: EXPIRED
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