A temporary 3 year, 100 % PhD position - Imaging the behavioral and neural effects of stress
Imaging the behavioral and neural effects of stress.
Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
NTNU
A temporary 3 year, 100 % (full-time)
PhD position is open for an outstanding candidate to investigate the
function of neural circuits in health and disease. The candidate is
expected to start in June 2017. Applicants completing their master in
Spring 2017 are invited to apply.
Institute and lab:
The research project will take place at
the world-renowned Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience, in
Trondheim, Norway. The Kavli Institute is directed by Prof. May-Britt
Moser and Prof. Edvard Moser, Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine
in 2014. The institute offers a multidisciplinary environment in which
creativity and scientific discussion are valued and stimulated. See https://www.ntnu.edu/kavli/ for further information.
The position is available in the Yaksi
group, which is an international team of enthusiastic biologists,
physicists and engineers. Our main scientific goal is to understand the
fundamental principles underlying the development and function of neural
circuits in health and disease. We use the zebrafish as a genetically
tractable vertebrate model organism. We monitor, dissect, and perturb
the neural circuits in vivo, through a unique combination of behavioral assays, calcium imaging, electrophysiology, and optogenetics. See https://www.ntnu.edu/kavli/research/yaksi for further information.
Project description:
We are searching for a highly motivated
PhD student whose main goal will be to investigate the behavioral
and neural changes induced by chronic stress in zebrafish. The
project will involve state of-the-art, technically demanding
experimental work including behavioral assays, neuroanatomical tracing, in vivo 2-photon and confocal imaging as well as optogenetic perturbation of genetically tagged neuronal subsets.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in
Neurobiology or scientific areas relevant for Systems Neuroscience, with
an average grade of B or higher (A to E grading system; A highest)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Strong motivation for the position, and proven ability to work independently as well as in a scientific team
Emphasis will be placed on:
- Prior research experience
and/or publication. Documented experience with laboratory animals,
statistical analysis, behavioral assays, microscopy, or programming
skills will be an advantage.
We offer:
- Challenging and exciting work
- A good working environment
- Excellent chances for scientific and personal development in collaboration with skilled co-workers.
- Good pension, insurance and loan schemes through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Depending on qualifications and academic
background, PhD Candidates (in code 1017) at the Faculty of Medicine
and Health Sciences will be remunerated at a minimum of NOK 432 700 per
year before tax. Normal wage level is NOK 432 700 - 465 000 of which 2%
is deducted for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The appointment will be made in
accordance with current regulations and supplementary rules with
guidelines for employment as PhD Candidate appointments at universities
and university colleges.
How to apply:
Applicants are asked to apply via this page. The application should contain the following attachments:
- Applicants’ CV (including
list of publications, relevant former positions and references) and copy
of relevant transcripts and diplomas.
- Short statement on the applicant’s personal qualifications and motivation for the position.
- Short statement from a former supervisor/tutor/teacher.
- Contact information for two references.
- Other relevant attachments.
Candidates from universities outside
Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar
document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the
rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/tools/diploma-supplement_en.htm
The Faculty of Medicine and Health
Science and the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience want to attract
outstanding and creative candidates who can contribute to our ongoing
research activities.
We believe that diversity is important
to achieve a good, inclusive working environment. We encourage all
qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, disability or
cultural background.
Applications are to be submitted electronically via www.jobbnorge.no within the deadline of 12.03.2017.
For further information about the position, contact:
Dr. Florence Kermen Florence.kermen@ntnu.no
For further information about the application process, contact:
HR Consultant Sissel Sollien, mobile 48 05 11 91, sissel.sollien@ntnu.no