We are looking for a talented postdoctoral fellow with an interest in research and teaching in the area of neurophysiology and neuronal circuits underpinning behavior.

The vacant position belongs to the chair of Prof. Dr. Ilona Grunwald Kadow at the Institute of  Physiology at the University of Bonn, Germany, one of the 11 universities of excellence in Germany.

The research group combines neuroscience and physiology to understand how the brain and body communicate on a cellular and molecular level. Sensations and decisions are based on sensory impressions, but also on previous experiences and the internal state of an animal or human. Behavior is therefore very adaptive and flexible. Which signals and neuronal networks enable communication between body and brain? And how do these change behavior? The research group investigates these questions on three levels: (1) behavior, (2) neuronal circuits and (3) genes. To this end, we use model organisms such as the mouse or the genetic model fly Drosophila in combination with modern methods of behavioral analysis, (opto)genetics, physiology and different types of in-vivo microscopy. The research group is embedded in the vibrant neuroscience community in Bonn and is part of the iBehave Neuroscience network.

Your tasks:

• Independent development, co-management and implementation of scientific research projects in the field of chemosensory neurophysiology using the fly model (Drosophila)
• Guidance and supervision of PhD students and technical assistants
• Presenting data at conferences, writing scientific papers
• Conducting preclinical physiology courses (practicals, seminars, lectures)
• Administrative tasks including independent preparation of experimental and third-party funding applications and approvals
• Teaching of Neurophysiology seminars and practicals in the context of the pre-clinical training of medical students

Your profile:

• Several years of experience in methods of fly genetics, behavioral analysis and in vivo imaging including data analysis techniques is essential
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding is required
• Business fluency in German is needed to conduct teaching in German
• University degree (Master’s/Diploma) with an excellent doctorate in medicine, biology, biochemistry, physics or related subjects with a focus on neuroscience
• High willingness and ideally experience in teaching, including experience in carrying out practical exercises
• Very good coordination, communication and collaboration/team skills
• Committed, flexible, team-oriented and interested in further training

The position is initially available for 3 years with the possibility of extension including a permanent contract.