Predoctoral position (R1) in Neuroimmunology
The Laboratory of Glial Cell Biology is looking for a candidate for a 4-years funded FPI Fellowship to study the role of microglia, the brain macrophages in neurodevelopmental disorders by developing immunocompetent human brain organoids.
Summary Information
Profile for this position
We offer mentorship and a supportive environment to gradually develop your independent thinking. In addition to the bench-related skills necessary to develop the project (iPSC and organoid culture, imaging, transcriptomics), we provide training writing, experimental design, statistics, mentoring, scientific outreach and leadership.
Contract
FPI Fellowships are 4-years contracts with the aim to develop a PhD thesis. Salary levels are those fixed by the funder, the Spanish Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación).
The contract will be financed by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and the European Social Fund.
Elegibility
Candidates should have a good academic record; a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology or any related field; and fluency in written and spoken English.
Application deadline
01 Sep, 2023
Expected contract starting date
01 Oct, 2023
How to apply
Candidates should contact Amanda.Sierra@achucarro.org (subject "FPI 2023") before the deadline and provide the following information: Curriculum vitae, Academic report and a letter of motivation.