PhD Position in the Laboratory of Behavioral Genetics, Brain Mind Institute

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Job Type : Permanent
Salary Description: Not specified
Reference: JOB179
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Employer: EPFL
Application deadline: CLOSED
Contact: Prof. Carmen Sandi

EPFL

A PhD position is available for an excellent highly motivated candidate to investigate the neurobiological mechanisms that translate stress effects into psychopathology. This particular project focuses on the study of the developmental effects of stress on social and cognitive behaviors and will require the application of behavioral approaches in rodents, surgery, drug microinfusion and neuroimaging and/or molecular approaches (RT-PCR; ChipIP).
 
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacy, Psychology or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in rodent behavior and/or any of the other techniques involved in the project is welcome. A strong interest in multidisciplinary research (neurobiological basis of behavior) and good writing and communication skills are important.
 
The research will be conducted at the Laboratory of Behavioral Genetics at the recently developed Brain Mind Institute. The center is dedicated to exploring the emergence of higher brain function across multiple levels ranging from gene expression to cognition and emotional processing.

Please send your CV, statement of purpose and 3 references.
Deadline: 01 November 2011