DZNE PhD Scholarship Opportunity: The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is offering an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity for a motivated individual to join the ‘Translational Neuroimmunology’ research group led by Dr. Róisín McManus. This position will involve conducting groundbreaking research at the interface of neuroscience and immunology, focusing on understanding the innate immune pathways contributing to neuroinflammatory changes in Alzheimer’s disease.
DZNE PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Neuroimmunology Research
Designation: PhD Student (f/m/x) in the Field of Neuroimmunology
Research Area: The research focuses on unraveling the innate immune pathways mediating neuroinflammatory changes in Alzheimer’s disease, with a specific emphasis on how microglia-mediated neuroinflammation is influenced by immune signaling, metabolic changes, and the impact of a western diet.
Location: Bonn, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Master of Science (MSc) degree in Immunology, Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field.
- Previous experience in experimental animal work, immunology, neuroscience, or cell metabolism research would be advantageous.
- FELASA accreditation is a strong plus.
- Hands-on experience in cell culture and biochemistry techniques.
- Fluency in English for communication, writing, and presentation of scientific data.
- Enthusiasm for exploring and innovating with new techniques.
- Willingness to work in a diverse and interdisciplinary team of international scientists.
Job Description:
The successful applicant will conduct cell culture work using murine and human cells, immune activation assays, and state-of-the-art laboratory techniques such as metabolic assays, flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, RNA sequencing, and biochemical techniques. They will evaluate the full impact of a western diet on microglial activity using diet treatments, pharmacological inhibition, and genetic depletion approaches across in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro settings.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the DZNE website before the application deadline. Qualified applicants should submit the following:
- Comprehensive CV
- Motivational letter outlining their interest in the position
- Copies of academic degrees and transcripts
- Contact information for academic references
Last Date for Apply: 31st August 2024
This scholarship opportunity at DZNE offers an enriching environment for conducting cutting-edge research, with access to modern infrastructure, extensive training programs, and an international community of scientists. We encourage qualified individuals to seize this chance to contribute to the advancement of neuroimmunology research.
