PhD Position Innate Visual Behavior - Heimel lab - Netherlands Institute Neurosciences Amsterdam

15 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

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

PhD-student position

You will investigate the neural mechanisms underlying visual innate behavior and the modulation of this behavior by fear and curiosity. You will study this in awake behaving mice using a combination of techniques, such as electrophysiology and calcium imaging using two-photon microscopy or fiber photometry, and selectively perturb brain function by optogenetic, chemogenetic and pharmacological means. The project focuses on the superior colliculus and connecting areas. In collaboration, you will design experiments, develop experimental paradigms, perform surgeries and recordings, analyse multidimensional data and draft papers.

You also will develop the experimental paradigms and analyse the multidimensional data.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Who are we looking for

We are a looking for an outstanding PhD student with a strong quantitative background keen to record from the brain at the microscopic level. The ideal candidate will have, or will be about to receive, an MSc in biomedical engineering, biology, physics, neuroscience or a related field. Excellent coding skills will be required for developing the experimental paradigms and analysing the multidimensional data. Proficiency in spoken and written English, and experience with animal experiments is a plus.

Additional Information
Benefits

Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 2.770 gross and the maximum salary is € 3.559 gross per month for a full-time appointment (PhD-student scale cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.

The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).

For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW .

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.

Selection process

Applying

Please submit your motivation letter, curriculum vitae and the names or letters of two or more references, via the button Apply now, before April 15th, 2024.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/339077/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Netherlands Institute for Neurosciences

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Postal Code

1105BA

Street

Meibergdreef 47

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/339077/phd-position-innate-visual-behavior-…

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

http://www.knaw.nl/

Street

Kloveniersburgwal 29

Postal Code

1011 JV

STATUS: EXPIRED