PhD Student Position in Brain Autophagy

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PhD Student Position in Brain Autophagy

A PhD student position in the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences, UNIL is available in the group of Prof. Vassiliki Nikoletopoulou starting October 2024. We are interested in brain autophagy with our research projects centered on molecularly characterizing selective autophagy mechanisms in neurons and reveal their roles in synapses. The project will focus on studying autophagy-dependent protein secretion in the healthy, aged and diseased brain.

Expected start date: 01.10.2024, negotiable

Contract length: 1 year (renewable to maximum 4 years)

Activity rate: 100 %

Workplace: University of Lausanne, Department of Fundamental Neurosciences, Switzerland

Conditions and remuneration will be according to the regulations of the Swiss National Science Foundation for doctoral students.

The candidate will be expected to master and apply state of the art techniques in biochemistry, dynamic cellular imaging and molecular biology. The experimental toolbox for this project will also include, stereotaxic injections into mouse brains, FACS-sorting of cells and vesicles and proteomic analyses.

Applicants should hold a master with a background in cellular and molecular biology techniques, biochemistry, or imaging, and have a keen interest in neuroscience.

The successful candidate will work in the department of fundamental neurosciences, fostering an international, diverse, vibrant and interdisciplinary environment. Our department hosts state-of-the-art facilities and dynamic exchanges with other UNIL departments and the wider life sciences community of the lac Leman region. PhD students are enrolled in the Lemanic Neuroscience Doctoral School.

Prof. Vassiliki Nikoletopoulou

PhD University of Lausanne

Dept. of Fundamental Neurosciences

Rue du Bugnon 9

CH-1005 Lausanne - SWITZERLAND

Phone: +41 21 692 51 37

Email: Write an email

Website: https://dnf-unil.ch/group/autophagic-mechanisms-of-protein-homeostasis-in-neurons

Deadline: July 5, 2024

To apply for this job, please send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae with past research background and accomplishments, a copy of your degrees and the name of three references.

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