PhD Scholarships in Neuroscience Research: Join our lab as a highly committed and self-driven PhD student and engage in cutting-edge research on the neural circuits underlying spatial orientation and self-motion perception in the mouse model.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Neuroscience Research
Designation: PhD Students
Location: Cambridge, UK
Research Area:
- Investigating neural circuits underlying spatial orientation and self-motion perception in the mouse model
- Focus on thalamic and cortical circuits involved in navigation and the integration of sensory and motor information
- Understanding how ageing affects spatial orientation computations and elucidating the underlying mechanisms
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Excellent academic performance in neuroscience, engineering, or other relevant disciplines
- Relevant experimental research experience in neurophysiological techniques, animal behavior, or stereotactic surgery
- Proficiency in programming, particularly in Python or MATLAB
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated interest in our lab’s research program
Description:
We are seeking two highly committed and self-driven individuals to join our lab as PhD students starting in Autumn 2025. The available projects provide an opportunity to utilize innovative quantitative behavioral assays, in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology, in vivo two-photon imaging, and circuit manipulation techniques.
For exceptional candidates, there is a possibility of joining the lab earlier as a research assistant, with lab funding available to support their PhD in case their scholarship application is unsuccessful. Please note that we do not accept self-funded PhD students, as we are committed to providing equal access to opportunities in academia for all students.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send the following documents to Sepideh (sk2244@cam.ac.uk):
- Your CV, including the overall grade for each higher education degree
- A cover letter detailing your motivation for joining the lab, how your research skills and training align with our research program, and your research ambitions and career goals
- Contact details for two to three academic referees (Group leaders or Lecturers)
Last Date for Apply: November 20, 2024
