The PhD student position (f/m/d) Operational area: Department of Neurology, -Section of Epileptology-Working hours: Part-Time 65% (currently 25,3 hours/week) Duration/Term of employment: the position is limited for 3 years in accordance with the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act) with the optionof prolongation. The successful applicant will be encouraged and supported to achieve a doctoral degree.Start date: as soon as possibleRemuneration/Rates: EG 13 (TV-L) Tasks: The project you will work on is focused on targeting pharmacoresistant epilepsy. You will utilize state-of-the-art techniques, including next-generation sequencing,advanced molecular biology methods, viral approaches, single-cell and network electrophysiology, and high-resolution imaging. Your profile: We seek a highly motivated researcher interested in the pathophysiology of epilepsies. Applicants should have a master's degree in biology, medicine, or a relatedfield (e.g., molecular biology, molecular medicine, physics). Previous experience with viral approaches, omics (next-generation sequencing ), molecular biology andelectrophysiology (patch clamp, MEA recordings) is highly desirable but not a prerequisite. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply if equallyqualified. Why choose us? We offer… ✓ 30 days of vacation ✓ A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in the care sector ✓ An attractive company pension scheme from VBL ✓ Education opportunities, including updating and upgrading ✓ Access to public transport ✓ In-house kindergarten (places subject to availability) ✓ Staff residences (places subject to availability and by arrangement) ✓ An onboarding app for new employees ✓ Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant