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To further strengthen our group, we are seeking for a motivated PhD candidate to integrate our translational research program. This project aims to provide with a direct link between thalamic connectivity networks, sleep architecture and cognitive functioning using an animal model of stroke. The successful candidates will investigate the role of neuronal/glial networks in animal model of stroke recovery using state-of-the-art techniques including in vivo electrophysiology and imaging technologies and behavioral testing will be the routine technologies.

• Master in neurophysiology, neuroengineering, biology or MD degree


• Solid communications skills in English


• A strong scientific motivation and interest in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team


• Experience with in vivo microsurgeries, sleep recording, optogenetics, animal behavioral test or computer programming (Matlab, Spike, C++, etc.) are an asset

• International environment


• Position involves working with an interdisciplinary team of experimental and clinical scientist

As a leading university hospital with a rich tradition, the Inselspital is part of the Insel Group and is a centre of medical expertise and high technology with an international reputation as well as being a first-class training and research centre.

For further information please contact
Carolina Gutierrez Herrera, PhD
Phone +41 31 632 66 49

If you are interested, please send us your complete online-application (CV, motivation letter and contact information for two references).