Your Tasks
Your tasks
• Establish and maintain primary neural culture and slice systems and related neurobiological models
• Perform immunofluorescence staining and advanced fluorescence microscopy
• Investigate neuronal and astrocytic signalling in CNS systems
• Study wireless modulation of neural activity using magnetic nanomaterials trough calcium imaging and MRI dynamics
• Contribute to functional assays and neural recording experiments
• Collaborate closely with researchers in materials science and bioengineering
Your Profile
Required qualifications
• Masters degree in neuroscience, neurobiology, biomedicine, or a related field
• Experience with cell culture, ideally primary neuronal cultures and acute/organotypic slices
• Experience with immunofluorescence and fluorescence imaging
• A good understanding of neurophysiology and neuronal signalling
Desired experience
• Calcium imaging
• Patch-clamp electrophysiology
• Multi-electrode array (MEA) recordings
• Work with CNS or PNS experimental models
Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer
* Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
* 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
* Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
* Participation in a high-impact ERC research project
* Be part of a highly interdisciplinary and international research environment
* Access to advanced methods in nanomaterials, imaging, and neurophysiology
* Training at the interface of neurobiology and emerging neurotechnologies
* Close supervision and strong integration into a dynamic research team at FAU
* Structured doctoral degree programs
* Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
* Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
* Joint team activities
* Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants
* Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport
* Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays