In this collaborative project between mathematicians and biologists, the strategic positioning of electrical and chemical synapses on a pattern generator for social communication will be investigated. The successful candidate will learn and apply a variety of methods (in vitro patch clamp physiology, immunohistochemistry, neuroanatomy and modeling of neuronal networks) to investigate questions on synaptic organization. The results of this collaborative project will contribute to a better understanding of the strategic positioning of synapses.
Your Responsibilities
- You will quantify electrical and chemical synapses in a pattern generator for social communication in terms of their location, modality and strength. From this data you will generate a model in which the above parameters will be subsequently modified to investigate the optimal arrangement for generating social signals in this pattern generator.
- Independent and collaborative research with a focus on synaptic communication (practical experiments and modeling)
- Teaching of courses and supervision of students
- Possibility to work on a dissertation
- Collaboration within the Field of Excellence COLIBRI at the University of Graz
Your Profile
- Completed master's degree in neuroscience or mathematics, biology, psychology or a related subject
- Keen interest in neuroscience and mathematical modeling
- Good English knowledge
- Basic programming skills
- Ability to conduct independent research
- Excellent team and organizational skills
- High commitment and motivation for scientific work on an interdisciplinary project
- Personal and social skills in working in international teams