Open Positions
PhD position in neural circuitry of neuropsychiatric disorders
Description:
Our lab investigates the neural circuits underlying neuropsychiatric disorders such as addiction, maladaptive eating behaviors such as anorexia and obesity, and anxiety. Our primary goal is to understand how specific neural pathways contribute to these complex behaviors.
To achieve this, we use a multidisciplinary approach that includes: optogenetics and chemogenetics, two-photon and miniscope calcium imaging, fiber photometry combined with psychological, physiological, and behavioral monitoring in vivo.
These techniques allow us to precisely manipulate and monitor neural activity in genetically defined populations of mammalian neurons.
Education/Requirements:
We welcome applications from highly motivated candidates with:
- A Master’s degree in neuroscience, biology, medicine, computational neuroscience, or a related field
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB
- Prior research experience in neuroscience or computational neuroscience is an advantage
Keywords: neural circuitry, neuropsychiatric disorders, stress, optogenetics, chemogenetics, computational
Start Date: 1.08.2025 (with some flexibility)
Work Location: ETH Zurich, https://neurodynamics.ethz.ch/
Contact: To apply, please send the following to daria-peleg@ethz.ch:
- Your CV
- Reference contact information
- A brief cover letter explaining your research background, interests, and why you wish to join our lab