项目介绍

2026年2月21日

Tasks

The PhD student will work on an independent project to investigate the neural basis of social interactions associated with positive or negative experiences. Experimental methods include the manipulation and monitoring of neural circuits using in vivo calcium and neurotransmitter imaging, optogenetic and chemogenetic approaches, combined with computational analysis of behavioral and neural data acquired in controlled and semi-naturalistic social environments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine or a related discipline
• Experience in rodent stereotaxic surgery and rodent behavioral assays and programming and data analysis skills are a plus
• Strong academic record and motivation for independent research in social neuroscience
• Interest in interdisciplinary and translational approaches

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Your Benefits

Work within an interdisciplinary, collaborative team of scientists. Salary according to the rules of the Swiss SNSF.

Central location in the heart of Bern

High degree of creative freedom in an academic setting

International reputationOther benefits

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Application and Contact

Please send your application as one PDF file including a short motivation letter and your C.V. to the following e-mail address: pegah.kassraian@unibe.ch. Candidates are expected to start in August 2026 or by mutual agreement. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Questions about the position?

Prof. Pegah Kassraian, pegah.kassraian@unibe.ch

Questions about the application?

Prof. Pegah Kassraian, pegah.kassraian@unibe.ch