neuronal reprogramming PostDoc positions and fellowships

The Postdoctoral Associate position at Rutgers University’s Child Health Institute of New Jersey focuses on investigating molecular mechanisms regulating synaptic transmission in mammalian brain and human neurons. The role involves performing whole‑cell patch‑clamp electrophysiology, behavioral assays in mice, and in vivo two‑photon imaging, followed by data analysis and manuscript preparation. The successful candidate will work under a Principal Investigator, contribute to grant applications, and pursue personal funding opportunities.

Fully funded 4-year PhD project at Delft University of Technology focusing on metabolic engineering of bovine satellite cell lines to improve cost‑effectiveness and scalability of cultivated meat production.

This fully funded four-year PhD studentship at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute invites applicants to investigate single-cell spatial multi-omics approaches in cancer biology, focusing on extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) and its role in oncogene amplification, tumour heterogeneity and therapy resistance. The successful candidate will develop and apply cutting‑edge imaging and epigenomic sequencing technologies to map gene regulation from single molecules to genome‑wide circuits, aiming to uncover new therapeutic targets in aggressive solid tumours. Training will be provided in interdisciplinary methods spanning molecular biology, genomics, microscopy and computation, within a world‑leading cancer research environment that offers access to state‑of‑the‑art core facilities and a vibrant postgraduate community.

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.

This doctoral position at the University of Gothenburg investigates the role of goblet cells and the intestinal mucus barrier in regulating postnatal development of the gut‑brain axis. Using mouse models with impaired mucus, the student will examine immune and neuronal maturation through immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, proteomics, RNA sequencing, and RNAscope. The project is situated within the Gustafsson Lab and the Mucin Biology Groups, offering a collaborative environment focused on mucosal immunology and physiology.

This PhD fellowship in Glial Biology at the Center for Translational Neuromedicine, University of Copenhagen, invites candidates to investigate how healthy and diseased glial cells compete in the brain, using human glial progenitors derived from embryonic stem cells transplanted into mouse models. The project combines cutting‑edge single‑cell RNA‑Seq, scATAC‑Seq, spatial transcriptomics, and high‑resolution histology to elucidate mechanisms of glial rejuvenation and replacement strategies for neurodegenerative disease treatment. Successful applicants will work under the supervision of Professor Steven Goldman in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and international collaborations.

This PhD position focuses on the analysis and verification of soft automata—neural network models that compute with real numbers and aim to learn dynamic systems from traces. The project bridges system theory, statistics, optimization, and formal methods to provide guarantees on these models, examine their expressivity, robustness to noise and attacks, and sensitivity to data quality. Candidates will work within the SAIF collaborative project involving Inria, CEA-List, LIX, LaBRI, LMF, ENS Paris, and ENS Saclay, based at the Inria center in Rennes, France.