Neurodegeneration in zebrafish

he German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a center of excellence within the Helmholtz Association that performs translational research on Neurodegenerative Diseases. The center includes nine excellence sites in Berlin, Bonn, Dresden, Göttingen, Magdeburg, Munich, Rostock/Greifswald, Tübingen and Witten.
The position is offered at the Munich site in the Zebrafish Unit (https://www.dzne.de/standorte/muenchen/core-facility/core-fischhaltung.html).
The PhD (f/m) will be expected to conduct basic research on zebrafish models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and well as Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD). In particular, we are interested to investigate a possible contribution of metabolic dysfunction in genetic models of ALS and FTLD using a combination of genetic CRISPR/Cas9-based tools, biochemistry, molecular biology and next generation RNA sequence analysis. A strong biochemical background is desired.

We offer:

• An interesting and challenging task in a research center that works on the future topics of health research
• A strongly cooperative and supportive international environment with state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment
• A high potential for the individual development of our employees
• Targeted personnel development
• The position is temporary limited
• Employment, payment and social benefits are consistent with those at other research institutes.

Weitere Informationen

Unternehmen

Helmholtz Gemeinschaft

Bereich/Abteilung

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)

Abschlussart

Dissertation

Ansprechpartner/in

Name: Frau Bettina Schmid

Branche

Forschung und Entwicklung

Anforderungen

We are looking for highly motivated students that are interested to work in an interdisciplinary environment with good communication skills and well-developed social skills. Previous experience with zebrafish is not required.

Zusatzinformationen

Bewerbungsfrist: 10.01.2016
Code 2048/2015/12
Ort: München

The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. The DZNE is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.