Thesis supervisor: Katalin Schlett
Location of studies (in Hungarian): ELTE, Dept. Physiology and Neurobiology, Neuronal Cell Biology Research Group Abbreviation of location of studies: ELTE
Description of the research topic:
"The project aims to elucidate novel molecular pathways regulating synapse formation and neuronal plasticity. Experiments are carried out in hippocampal cell cultures or in acute brain slices. In addition, behavioural or learning tests carried out in transgenic mouse lines are also in use to validate in vitro molecular results.
In the frame of the experimental work, activity-dependent plasticity is induced by chemical, optogenetic or electrophysiological methods and the subsequent changes are analysed by molecular, microscopic or electrophysiological tools. Using confocal live cell imaging methods in neurons expressing fluorescently tagged proteins, the dynamic rearrangement of the actin cytoskeleton and the intracellular transport of ionotropic glutamate receptor subunits are quantitatively investigated.
The successful candidate must speak fluent English and should have a strong interest in neuroscience and cell biology. Prior experience with mammalian cell culture and/or animal handling is an advantage. Due to a long-standing scientific collaboration with a German laboratory, the candidate should be ready to participate in travel exchange programs and spend some time (max 2 months/year) within the collaborator’s laboratory.
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Required language skills: English Further requirements: MSc diplome in neuroscience, cell biology or molecular biology is required. Previous experience with mammalian cell culture and/or animal handling is an advantage but not a strict necessity.
Number of students who can be accepted: 1
Deadline for application: 2024-05-31
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).