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Institution Faculty of Biology
Remuneration group TV-L E13
Full-time / Part-time Part-time (65% )
Start date 2025-10-01 (The position is limited to three years)
Application deadline 2025-02-17
The newly established group of Prof. Dr. Anna Schroeder at LMU Munich is seeking excellent candidates for multiple PhD positions in Neuroscience.
Our lab investigates the neural circuits underlying emotions, motivations, and physiological needs, focusing on how these internal states shape behavior in dynamic environments. Specifically, we study the subthalamic circuits of the zona incerta, an enigmatic brain region that integrates internal states, external sensory cues, and past experiences to adapt behavior flexibly. To dissect the neural circuit mechanisms driving behavior, we employ cutting-edge methodologies including:
Our ultimate goal is to advance understanding of brain function and develop novel therapeutic strategies for psychiatric disorders through neuromodulation. Prof. Dr. Schroeder is deeply committed to training, mentorship and career development for lab members. The lab offers state-of-the-art neuroscience in a very supportive environment.
For more information, visit Schroeder Lab.
We are looking for you:
in Planegg-Martinsried
Beneficial qualifications:
People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.
Applications can be submitted now via the Graduate School of Systemic Neuroscienes (GSN). Applicants should specify their interest in the Schroeder lab and must provide the following:
Admission decisions for the GSN at LMU Munich are communicated in May 2025, with the PhD program officially starting in October 2025. However, the start date is flexible and may begin earlier.
Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to Prof. Dr. Schroeder before applying.
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