Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (25.8895 hours/week = 65%) 01.09.2026, we are looking for 10
PhD candidates (m/f/x) at Research Training Group “Monoaminergic Neuronal Networks & Disease”
The Research Training Group Monoaminergic Neuronal Networks & Disease (MoNN&Di) is inviting applications for 10 PhD positions, starting in September 2026.The projects of our program investigate monoaminergic neuronal networks in healthy brain function and examine how their dysfunction contributes to neurodegenrative, movement and neuropsychiatric disease. Through close interdisciplinary collaborations across the fields of biology, biotechnology, medicine and computer science, we will train doctoral candidates to become the next generation of highly skilled researchers who can bridge the gap between tool development, basic research and clinical applications.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany's leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum's declared aim.
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