Summary
The Visual Circuits & Interfaces group at the German Primate Center (DPZ) in Göttingen is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD student position focused on optogenetic stimulation of the visual cortex to foster artificial visual perception aimed at vision restoration.
PhD Student Position in Optogenetic Therapies, German Primate Center (DPZ), Germany
Designation
PhD Student
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Optogenetic stimulation of the visual cortex |
| Location | German Primate Center (DPZ), Göttingen |
| Funding | Full funding for a 3-year PhD position (TV-L E13 65%) |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree, equivalent degree, or nearly completed in a relevant field such as:
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Biology
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Experience or strong interest in:
- Neural circuits and visual perception
- Electrophysiology
- Optogenetics
- Systems neuroscience
- Data analysis/programming (MATLAB or Python)
Job Description
This project involves:
- Investigating how optogenetic stimulation of visual cortical circuits can evoke visual percepts.
- Conducting optogenetic and electrical stimulation.
- Carrying out large-scale neural recordings using Neuropixels and ECoG.
- Performing behavioral experiments with non-human primates (marmosets).
- Aiming to reproduce visual percepts similar to those experienced through natural vision.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents to pjendritza@dpz.eu:
- CV and academic transcripts
- Short motivation letter
- Contact information for references
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; early application is recommended for the best chance of consideration.
