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PhD position in Neuroscience: Advanced optical and electrophysiological approaches to study Purkinje cell intrinsic plasticity in larval zebrafish
by tingfenglin.ac＠gmail.com Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025

Position title: PhD position in Neuroscience Hours per week: 36 to 40 Department: Department of Biology, research group of Dr. Ting-Feng Lin↗ To submit your application, visit: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/working-at-utrecht-university/jobs/phd-po… 2. Highlight Dissecting neuronal mechanisms underlying learning and memory through cutting-edge microscopy. 3. Introduction It is widely accepted that synaptic plasticity constitutes the cellular correlate of learning. Yet, synaptic plasticity alone is insufficient to fully account for learning. Other mechanisms, such as intrinsic plasticity of membrane excitability, have been shown to be necessary for memory formation. Still, it remains unclear how intrinsic plasticity contributes to memory encoding and alters cognitive processes. In this project, we will leverage the advanced voltage imaging in larval zebrafish to investigate how intrinsic plasticity reshapes neuronal behavior. 4. Your Job In this project, you will contribute to both engineering and neurobiology. First, you will help build a light-sheet microscope optimized for voltage imaging at the single-cell and subcellular level in live larval zebrafish (1). The development of this system will be supported by Dr. Emmanuel Marquez Legorreta↗, Dr. Ernest van der Wee↗, and the Biology Image Center↗ team. Once the microscope is established, you will use it to investigate the electrophysiological properties of cerebellar Purkinje cells with advanced voltage indicators such as Voltron2. The ultimate goal is to uncover how Purkinje cells alter their dendritic signaling and spiking characteristics under different sensory or chemogenetic conditioning paradigms, and to determine how these changes may be mediated through intrinsic plasticity or brain state. (1) Böhm UL, Kimura Y, Kawashima T, Ahrens MB, Higashijima SI, Engert F, Cohen AE. Voltage imaging identifies spinal circuits that modulate locomotor adaptation in zebrafish. Neuron. 2022 Apr 6;110(7):1211-1222.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.01.001. Epub 2022 Jan 31. PMID: 35104451; PMCID: PMC8989672. 5. Your qualities We are looking for a collaborative and responsible new colleague who meets several or all of the following criteria: • You hold, or are about to complete, a Master’s degree in Biology or Engineering. In a program that requires two internships, students who have completed their first internship are also encouraged to apply! • Has an interdisciplinary background. Previous microscopy training is a strong asset. • Demonstrates a strong interest in, or prior experience with, neuroscience. • You bring enthusiasm for live imaging at single-cell and subcellular level in larval zebrafish. • Have programming skills or a strong willingness to learn them. • Speak and write proficient academic English. 6. Our Offer • a position for 18 months, with an extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment in the first 18 months; • a gross monthly salary between € 3.059 and €3.881 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU); • 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus; • A pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible terms of employment based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities. In addition to the terms of employment↗ laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development↗, leave and sports and cultural activities↗. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University↗. 7. About us A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University↗, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes↗. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow↗. Working at the Faculty of Science↗ means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty↗ has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information & Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we↗ work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn↗ and discover how you can become part of our community. You will join the group of Dr. Ting-Feng Lin↗ at the Division of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics↗ within the Department of Biology. Our division hosts the state-of-the-art Biology Imaging Center↗, which offers technical supports and training in advanced light and fluorescent microscopy. The Lin group works closely and shares lab space with the group of Dr. Emmanuel Marquez Legorreta↗. In addition, several labs in the department pursue diverse scientific questions using as a zebrafish model system, supported by a dedicated core facility maintained by professional veterinarians and technicians. Being part of this enriching community, our group not only shares the common scientific ambitions but also fosters an environment built on care, respect and collaboration. 8. More information For more information, please contact Dr. T.F. (Ting-Feng) Lin at t.f.lin(a)uu.nl. Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment(a)uu.nl. 9. Apply now As Utrecht University, we want to be a home↗ for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute. If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the "Apply now" button! Please enclose: • your letter of motivation; • your Curriculum vitae; • the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references; If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them. Some connections are fundamental – Be one of them↗ #FundamentalConnection

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Call for abstracts, EMBO Workshop on DENDRITES, 19-22 May 2026, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
by Spyridon Chavlis Oct. 2, 2025

Oct. 2, 2025

Dear colleagues and friends, We are excited to announce the call for abstracts for short oral and poster presentations at the *EMBO Workshop on Dendrites 2026*, taking place from *May 19-22, 2026*, in *Heraklion, Crete, Greece*. This workshop marks the 6th installment in a successful series dedicated to dendritic research. We aim to bring together leading scientists from around the world to share their theoretical and experimental findings. The program is designed to foster dynamic discussions and collaborations in a relaxed atmosphere, emphasizing interaction and the exchange of innovative ideas. *Important Dates:* - *Abstract Submission Deadline:* February 1, 2026 - *Notification of Acceptance:* February 28, 2026 - *Registration Payment Deadline:* March 15, 2026 *There is no fee for abstract submission, and we encourage all potential attendees to submit an abstract, as presenters will receive registration priority.* Please register and submit your abstract online at: https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-dendrites For more information about the workshop, please visit our website or contact us at embo2026(a)artion.com.gr. We look forward to welcoming you to Dendrites 2026! Warm regards, *Spiros Chavlis* On behalf of the Organizing Committee: *Panayiota Poirazi, Lucy Palmer, Mark Harnett* -- Spyridon Chavlis, PhD Postdoctoral Researcher and Systems Administrator Poirazi Lab Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH) Vassilika Vouton, Heraklion, Crete, Greece Email: schavlis(a)imbb.forth.gr | chavlis.spiros(a)gmail.com Webpage: dendrites.gr <https://www.dendrites.gr/>

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LASCON 2026 - X Latin American School on Computational Neuroscience - Extended Application Deadline
by Antonio Roque Oct. 2, 2025

Oct. 2, 2025

Following multiple requests, the application deadline has been extended to October 11, 2025 (no additional extension will be granted). *LASCON 2026 – X Latin American School on Computational Neuroscience* *January 5–30, 2026 | University of São Paulo, Brazil* https://sisne.org/en/lascon-x/ *APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 11, 2025 (*until midnight, US Pacific Time*)* **** Apologies for cross-posting **** Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce the *10th edition of the Latin American School on Computational Neuroscience (LASCON 2026)*, which will be held at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, from *January 5 to 30, 2026*. LASCON 2026 offers an intensive four-week training program designed for graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and early-career researchers interested in applying computational and mathematical methods to the study of neurons and neural networks. The curriculum spans multiple scales of brain modeling—from biophysically detailed neurons to large-scale networks and theoretical frameworks of brain function and dysfunction—and covers topics such as extracellular field modeling, synaptic and structural plasticity, brain disease and brain state modeling, artificial intelligence, criticality in brain dynamics, consciousness, and brain–machine interfaces. The program combines *morning lectures* on theory, *afternoon tutorials* using leading simulation tools (NEURON, NEST, NetPyNE), and *evening group project work*, culminating in student project presentations. This 10th edition marks a special milestone: *20 years of LASCON*. Since its first edition in 2006, the school has become a recognized international initiative in computational neuroscience training, attracting students from Latin America and beyond. Over the years, LASCON has welcomed participants from all continents, and its alumni (278 to date) have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry worldwide. To celebrate this anniversary, LASCON 2026 will feature the largest faculty in the school’s history, with lectures and tutorials covering a wide spectrum of subfields in computational neuroscience. Confirmed faculty include: Alain Destexhe (Paris-Saclay Inst. of Neuroscience, France) · Alessandro Treves (SISSA, Italy) · Aline Duarte (USP, Brazil) · Arnd Roth (UCL, UK) · Cláudia Vargas (UFRJ, Brazil) · Daniel Takahashi (UFRN, Brazil) · Demian Battaglia (Univ. of Strasbourg, France) · Enzo Tagliazucchi (Univ. of Buenos Aires, Argentina) · Fernanda Matias (UFAL, Brazil) · Florencia Iacaruso (The Francis Crick Institute, UK) · Gaute Einevoll (NMBU, Norway) · Gustavo Rohenkohl (USP, Brazil) · Hans Ekkehard Plesser (NMBU, Norway) · Harel Shouval (Univ. of Texas Medical School at Houston, USA) · Horacio Rotstein (NJIT & Rutgers, USA) · Junji Ito (Jülich, Germany) · Leonardo Elias (Unicamp, Brazil) · Lyle Muller (Western Univ., Canada) · Marja-Leena Linne (Tampere Univ., Finland) · Markus Diesmann (Jülich, Germany) · Maurício Girardi-Schappo (UFSC, Brazil) · Mauro Copelli (UFPE, Brazil) · Netta Cohen (Univ. of Leeds, UK) · Oswaldo Baffa (USP, Brazil) · Patricia Reynaud-Bouret (Côte d’Azur Univ., France) · Rodrigo Pavão (UFABC, Brazil) · Rodrigo Pena (Florida Atlantic Univ., USA) · Sonja Grün (Jülich, Germany) · Sophia Sanborn (Stanford Univ., USA) · Viktor Jirsa (Aix-Marseille Univ., France) · Valeriy Bragin (SUNY, USA) · William Bialek (Princeton University., USA) · William Lytton (SUNY, USA). *Applications*: The number of students is limited to 40. Applications must be submitted via the school’s website (link <https://sisne.org/en/lascon-x/>) and include a CV (in English) and two recommendation letters. The application deadline is *October 11, 2025 (midnight, US Pacific time)*. *Costs and support*: There is *no registration fee*. Subject to available funding, accommodation may be provided for participants coming from outside Greater São Paulo. Travel costs must be covered by participants. *Selection*: Priority will be given to Latin American students, but applications from all regions are warmly encouraged. LASCON 2026 is organized as an activity of the *FAPESP Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center for Neuromathematics (NeuroMat)*. We look forward to welcoming you in São Paulo. Best regards, *Antonio C. Roque* Director, LASCON -- Antonio C. Roque Professor Associado Departamento de Fisica FFCLRP, Universidade de Sao Paulo 14040-901 Ribeirao Preto-SP Brazil - Brasil antonior(a)usp.br <antonior(a)ffclrp.usp.br> aroquesilva(a)gmail.com www.sisne.org ORCID: 0000-0003-1260-4840 <https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1260-4840> ResearcherID: C-2316-2011 <http://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/C-2316-2011> Google Scholar: GqHWF74AAAAJ <http://scholar.google.com.br/citations?user=GqHWF74AAAAJ> CV Lattes: 4609096963207702 <http://lattes.cnpq.br/4609096963207702>

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Postdoctoral Position in Computational Neuroscience at NYU Shanghai
by Sukbin Lim Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

The research group of Prof. Sukbin Lim at NYU Shanghai is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the lab. The position focuses on developing theoretical and computational models to study the dynamics of local neural circuits and their interactions—for example, between sensory and memory systems or between memory and decision-making pathways. A central goal is to advance computational approaches for reverse-engineering these mechanisms. The lab collaborates closely with experimental groups, providing rich opportunities for integrative and interdisciplinary research. For more details, please visit the full* Position Ad <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oTFLYkN6TtuFPnNlfFr77zDpcFKiX9RF/view?usp=…>*: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oTFLYkN6TtuFPnNlfFr77zDpcFKiX9RF/view*.*

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