PhD Position in Systems Neuroscience and Behavior

KEY WORDS

Alzheimer, Down’s syndrome, neuroscience

CITY

Fribourg

COUNTRY

Switzerland

DETAILS OF THE OFFER

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Down’s syndrome (DS) are among the most pressing public health concerns of this century due to the aging population and absence of effective treatments that are able to reduce cognitive decline. We are seeking a PhD student to join our team in order to investigate basal forebrain circuit dynamics and functional connectivity in DS, and comorbid AD. We employ a variety of methodologies, including behavioral, electrophysiological, optogenetic, and histological techniques. The research team is headed by Professor Gregor Rainer at the University of Fribourg, https://www.unifr.ch/med/de/research/groups/rainer/.

In order to apply please send your CV and a cover letter to michael.harvey@unifr.ch

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TYPE OF JOB

PhD position

TYPE OF CONTRACT

CDD (temporary / 18 months)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

01 APR 2023