Predoctoral position (R1) in Circadian Biology
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The Laboratory of Circadian Physiology at ACHUCARRO, is seeking one predoctoral researcher to join StarTicking an European Research Council Consolidator Grant project within the Horizon Europe framework. If you are excited about brain development and how neuronal-glia networks mature to keep our physiology on time, JOIN US! |
Summary Information
Profile for this position
To assess the assemble and maturation of the brain circuit that controls circadian timing and the influence of pre- and post-natal environment in mice.
Your main tasks will be: sampling mouse brain, performing single cell transcriptomics and analyzing data in close collaboration with a German research group.
Contract
We offer a four-year full-time position aiming towards Ph.D. certification at the University of Basque Country starting on January 2024. The contract will be funded by the European Union under the project ERC 2022—COG #101088375.
We are a highly motivated and collaborative research group in a vibrant scientific community with access to cutting-edge technical and scientific resources.
Interested? Check our lab!!
Elegibility
You need to have:
- a very good/excellent academic record in the field of Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Biology or Biochemistry.
- a very good/excellent written and spoken English.
- a strong motivation for learning.
- willingness to be travel to Germany for bioinformatics training.
- previous experience with animal experiments, molecular biology and /or bioinformatics will be highly appreciated.
Application deadline
10 Nov, 2023
Expected contract starting date
01 Jan, 2024
How to apply
The application should be written in English and include:
- Motivation letter explaining why you want to work in our lab
- CV (including publications (if any), the degree’s academic record and certificates)
- Contact details of two previous supervisors