transgenic mouse models PhD positions, programs, scholarships and fellowships

This PhD position focuses on cardiac immunometabolism, investigating interferon signaling's role in cardiocrine signaling and cardiac fibrosis using transgenic mouse models, hiPS-derived cardiomyocytes, and computational multi-omics analysis. The successful candidate will join Dr. Manju Kumari’s DFG-funded team at Heidelberg University’s Department of Cardiology, gaining expertise in molecular biology, animal work, and data integration while contributing to a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

The post‑doctoral position at CHU Sainte‑Justine invites candidates to work on immune‑cell‑specific synthetic promoters that enable precise transgene expression in targeted cell subsets. The project combines molecular biology, stem cell culture, protein‑partner identification, and preclinical testing in mice to develop a versatile promoter library for gene and cell therapy applications. Successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary team, gain access to cutting‑edge technologies, and lead a project with high translational impact.

This postdoctoral position at Linköping University focuses on gastrointestinal physiology research within the Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience. The researcher will investigate sensory mechanisms, particularly primary sensory afferents and peripheral nociception pathways using electrophysiology and calcium imaging techniques. The position requires expertise in mouse models, behavioral paradigms for somatosensation, and neuro-immune interactions, with strong emphasis on both technical proficiency and collaborative research capabilities in a dynamic neuroscience environment.

A postdoctoral position in the Franklin lab at Harvard Medical School focusing on immune regulation of lung repair. The successful candidate will develop an independent research project, apply for fellowship funding, contribute to grant and manuscript writing, and participate in teaching and mentoring lab members.

The Nguyen Lab at the University of Texas at Dallas seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to investigate molecular mechanisms of epilepsy using NIH-funded projects. The role involves independent research on intracellular signaling pathways, neurodevelopmental disorders, and cortical development, employing in vivo mouse models, histology, biochemical assays, and electrophysiology. Candidates will publish findings, present at conferences, train junior lab members, and receive mentorship for academic or industry careers.

This PhD position at the University of Antwerp investigates the neurodevelopmental impact of Huntingtin modulation using advanced in vivo neuroimaging and electrophysiology. The candidate will work within the Experimental Neurobiology Unit and Bio-Imaging Lab, receiving joint supervision from Prof. Tommas Ellender and Prof. Daniele Bertoglio. The fully funded four-year scholarship includes a stipend, ecocheques, internet and bicycle allowances, with a desired start date between 1 Oct 2026 and 1 Dec 2026 and an application deadline of 2 Jul 2026.

The University of Luxembourg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the MicroAmylo project investigating the role of exogenous amyloidogenic peptides and the gut microbiome in promoting Parkinson’s disease pathologies in mouse models. The position involves generating and managing germ-free and gnotobiotic mouse cohorts, performing surgeries, injections, behavioral and neuropathological assays, and conducting multi-omic analyses including metagenomics and proteomics. Candidates will collaborate with interdisciplinary experts at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) and disseminate results through publications and conference presentations.

This PhD position investigates novel dendritic cell subsets in lung tissue, aiming to define their identity, localization, transcriptional regulators, and function in asthma and viral respiratory infections. The project employs cutting‑edge organoid, animal model, and multi‑OMICs approaches under the supervision of Prof. Samuel Nobs at IRB Bellinzona.

This PhD position focuses on identifying nucleic acid sensors that induce protective immunity in response to mRNA vaccination. The project combines nucleic acid immunity, molecular cell biology, and in vivo mouse models to study how viral RNA from SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines activates immune pathways. Candidates will work within the Nucleic Acid Immunity Lab at VIB-UGent, collaborating with experts in health sciences and pharmaceutical sciences to advance vaccine research.

The Postdoctoral Associate position at Rutgers University focuses on investigating novel EphB1/2 tyrosine kinase inhibitors as therapeutics for neuropathic pain. The role involves leading behavioral and pharmacological experiments in mouse models, conducting molecular analyses such as Luminex and immunohistochemistry, contributing to manuscript preparation, and presenting findings at conferences. Candidates must hold a PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, or a related field and have expertise in neurobehavioral pain testing and tissue isolation.

The Haq Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow to study metastasis and dormancy in uveal melanoma using a novel mouse model. The role involves independent laboratory work, data analysis, grant and manuscript preparation, and training of technicians, with a salary range of $72,000–$76,385 and a flexible start date.