PhD Position: Sensory system wiring in changing environments

PhD Position: Sensory system wiring in changing environments

Position: Ph.D. Student

Deadline: 20 April 2026

City: Mainz

Country: Germany

Institution: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Description:

The mrtllab is seeking a PhD candidate to investigate how temperature affects sensory system wiring and function in Drosophila melanogaster . This multidisciplinary project implements molecular, anatomical and functional approaches to understand how developmental plasticity supports robust circuit computations in changing environments (see Züfle, Batista et al. Sci. Adv. 2025).

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Prior experience in one or more of the following is advantageous: Drosophila genetics, neuroanatomy, imaging techniques, neurophysiology, programming in Python.

Application Process:

• A letter of motivation
• Your CV
• Contact information for two referees

in a combined pdf to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be considered in the order they are received.

• Start Date: Available immediately
• Duration: 3 years, with possible extension

We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to welcome you to our team!

For additional information, please contact us!

iDN, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany