PhD student in Systems Aging

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is seeking a PhD student to work at the intersection of the research groups led by Dr. Daniele Bano and Dr. Dan Ehninger. The successful candidate will investigate systemic aging and metabolic dysfunction, utilizing both existing datasets and new experimental data. The role involves working with invertebrate model organisms and applying advanced data science techniques to multi-omics datasets. This position offers a collaborative environment, dedicated mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to translational neuroscience research.

• Investigate systemic aging and metabolic dysfunction in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Develop a research project integrating existing datasets with new experimental findings.
• Support the development of biological clocks to predict disease states and aging trajectories.
• Conduct hands-on experiments using Caenorhabditis elegans and Drosophila melanogaster.
• Analyze multi-omics datasets including RNA sequencing, proteomics, and metabolomics.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary and international research team.
• Communicate research findings and contribute to project milestones.