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University of Trento
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PhD Position (4 years) in Neuroscience (Magnetoreception in insects)

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13 May 2025

Job Information

Organisation/Company
University of Trento
Department
Center for Mind/Brain Sciences
Research Field
Neurosciences Β» Neurophysiology
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions
PhD Positions
Country
Italy
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Exciting project exploring magnetoreception in insects at theCenter for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC)at theUniversity of Trento, Italy.πŸπŸ§ πŸ”¬

πŸ” The research program covers the entire research field of magnetoreception:

  • Sensory reception 🐝
  • Neural processing πŸ§ πŸ”¬
  • Behavioural responses πŸŒ€
  • Testing predictions of Quantum biologyβš›οΈ

Work in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, neurobiology, and quantum physics: https://r.unitn.it/en/cimec/nphys

Requirement:

  • MSc degree (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biology, Physics or a related field
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Strong interest in hands-on research, includingin vivoneural imaging techniques in insects
  • Previous experience in calcium imaging, imaging data analysis, scientific programming, and research design is an advantage

πŸ“… ApplicationDeadline: June 5, 2025

πŸ”—Applyhere: Doctoral programme Cognitive and Brain Sciences: https://phd.unitn.it/drcimec/116/admission-doctorate-cognitive-and-brai…

πŸ“©Contact:Albrecht Haase – albrecht.haase@unitn.it

Where to apply

E-mail
albrecht.haase@unitn.it

Requirements

Research Field
Neurosciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • MSc degree (or equivalent) in Neuroscience, Biology, Physics or a related field
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Strong interest in hands-on research, including in vivo neural imaging techniques in insects
  • Previous experience in calcium imaging, imaging data analysis, scientific programming, and research design is an advantage
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Trento
Country
Italy
State/Province
Trentino
City
Rovereto
Postal Code
38068
Street
piazza Manifattura 1
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
TN
City
Rovereto
Website
Street
piazza Manifattura 1
Postal Code
38068
E-Mail
albrecht.haase@unitn.it

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