PhD position (m/f/x)

General Zoology and Neurobiology
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29,8725= 75%) 01.07.2026, we are looking for 1

PhD position (m/f/x)

The Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology uses mouse models to study neurodegenerative and mental illnesses. Our goal is to unravel the fundamental processes underlying the development of these diseases and to develop new therapeutic approaches.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

• As a research assistant (m/f/x), you will independently and reliably prepare andcarry out experiments, analyse the results and …
• Molecular biology: Cloning of various plasmids and sensors
• Cell culture: virus production, fluorescence and luminescence based assays
• Marine research: behavioral neuroscience with marine animals, marine sample collection
• Biochemical assays: Co-immunoprecipitation, Western blotting
• Fluorescence microscopy: and analysis of fluorescent images; performing
• calcium imaging
• Animal experiments: Conducting and analysing behavioral experiments in
• mice; organ extraction followed by histological analyses (IHC, qPCR, Western
• blot)
• Electrophysiology: In vivo recordings and analysis of Purkinje cell, calcium and monoaminergic activity

• We are looking for a candidate (m/f/x) with an excellent master’s degree in biology, neurobiology/neuroscience or a comparable field. Ideally, the candidate (m/f/x) should have the following qualifications:
• Excellent English language skills
• Strong background in neuroscience
• Experience in marine and aquarium research
• Experience in cell culture
• Experience in planning and conducting animal surgeries, in vivo imaging and behavior experiments
• Experience in histological techniques
• Experience in animal experimentation (FELASA B certification required; can be obtained at the RUB)
• Strong skills in project planning and collaborative research with different companies
• Improved diving skills (at least open water diver certificate with dive group management brevet)