ERC funded Postdoc Position (f/m/d) in Body-Brain neuroscience
Berlin-Buch | Max Delbrück Center
The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in the Helmholtz Association is an international biomedical research center dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of health and disease with the goal to devise new diagnostics and medicines. The MDC is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest scientific organization, and offers an engaging research environment with cutting-edge research infrastructure. Currently, ~1250 employees and ~500 guest scientists work at the Berlin-Buch and Berlin-Mitte campuses. Our diverse workforce is a core strength that inspires creativity and innovation at the MDC.
The MDC is committed to improving human health through transformative biomedical research. Our goal is to pioneer discoveries for preventing, treating, and ultimately curing disease.
The Poulet lab
We investigate thermal perception in the mouse forelimb somatosensory system and are interested in the interaction between perceptual and homeostatic thermal systems. A mechanistic understanding of brain function requires an integrated approach. We therefore combine cell-type specific electrophysiological, optical recordings and optogenetic manipulations to record and manipulate neural activity in the behaving mouse. The MDC provides state of the art research facilities, a lively neuroscience cluster and the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment of research excellence. For more information, please visit www.mdc-berlin.de/poulet
Job Description
Are you interested in discovering how the body and brain interact? We are seeking enthusiastic and collaborative postdoctoral candidates who are fascinated by circuit neuroscience. We have identified some of the key circuits involved in thermal perception (Milenkovic et al., Nat Neuro, 2014; Vestergaard and Carta et al., Nature 2023; Bokiniec et al., Cerebral Cortex, 2023; Schnepel et al. Curr Biol., 2024) and are looking for a talented postdoc to work on our European Research Council (ERC) funded project, WarmBodies. This exciting project aims to understand the link between the neuronal circuits controlling our core body temperature and those involved in thermal perception. You will work closely with other members of our motivated and diverse team in a vibrant and collaborative environment. The job will involve experimental work, analysis and presentation of data, attendance of national and international conferences, writing manuscripts and collaboration with other members of the team.
Requirements
Preferred requirements
- Experimental expertise in electrophysiology, calcium imaging, optogenetics, animal behavior is preferred, but we are interested in applicants with different backgrounds
- Background in data analysis using python, image processing, engineering are strongly encouraged to apply
- Collaborative and enthusiastic attitude to science
- Excellent communication skills
We offer
- international working environment with communication in English and German
- interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training
- Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”)
- Support for "New Berliners" through the MDC Welcome & Family Office
- On-campus health and fitness center
You also benefit from:
- a remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension schemes
- flexible working hours and childcare support
- an idyllic green campus, which is easily accessible by bicycle, public transport or car
- a secure job
- Subsidy for the job ticket as well as discounts in the campus canteen
- additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye test, ergonomics advice at the workplace
- the possibility of mobile working
- free use of Nextbike from the Buch S-Bahn station to the campus
