PhD Scholarship – Neurology & Neurodegeneration: A fully funded PhD position is available in the Systems Neurology Laboratory (Roselli Lab) at Ulm University, Germany. This exciting opportunity is part of a collaborative research project supported by the German Science Foundation (DFG) in partnership with the lab of Prof. Daniel Zytnicki (Paris) under the DFG-ANR joint funding scheme. The position focuses on investigating synaptic mechanisms in ALS-related neurodegeneration.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Neurology & Neurodegeneration
Department of Neurology, Ulm University (Roselli Lab)
Summary Table
| Field | Neuroscience / Neurobiology / Synaptic Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Position | PhD Graduate Student |
| Location | Ulm University, Germany |
| Funding | German Science Foundation (DFG), 3 years |
| Salary | 65% E13 (according to DFG rates) |
| Application Deadline | Not specified (Apply as soon as possible) |
| Contact Email | francesco.roselli@uni-ulm.de |
| Lab Website | Roselli Lab Website |
Designation
PhD Graduate Student – Systems Neurology Laboratory
Research Area
- Neurobiology
- Synaptic Biochemistry
- Neurodegeneration (ALS)
- Electrophysiology
- Chemogenetics
- Viral Vector Technologies
Location
- Primary: Department of Neurology, Ulm University, Germany
- Collaborative Option: Prof. Zytnicki’s Lab, Paris, France
Eligibility / Qualification
- Master’s degree in Biology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or Chemistry
- Final grade >2.0 (according to German grading system)
- Fluency in English
- Background in neurodegeneration or spinal cord research is advantageous
Job Description
The PhD student will join an international team working on the project titled:
“Restoration of excitation/inhibition balance to modulate motoneuron degeneration in ALS.”
Key tasks and tools include:
- Studying synaptic mechanisms underlying motoneuron vulnerability in ALS
- Use of ALS mouse models and human spinal cord samples
- Application of advanced techniques including viral vectors, chemogenetics, nanobodies, and spinal cord surgery
- Collaborating with the Zytnicki lab on in vivo electrophysiology
The Roselli Lab is part of both the Department of Neurology at Ulm University and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), with extensive international collaboration and cutting-edge research infrastructure.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV directly via email to:
📧 francesco.roselli@uni-ulm.de
Optionally, candidates may express interest in joining the Zytnicki Lab in Paris as part of this collaborative project.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged.
