Scientific Research Assistant (PhD Student) in Mental Health Neuroscience
Join a multidisciplinary project exploring mental health from genes to brain networks and psychosocial systems as a PhD research assistant in Cluj-Napoca.
Best for:Best for PhD candidates with a background in neuroscience, psychology, or related disciplines who are passionate about interdisciplinary mental health research and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects at the intersection of biology and social sciences.
Overview
This position offers a part-time opportunity for a PhD student to contribute to the project ‘Mental health in a fast-paced society: A multilevel approach, from genes and molecules to brain networks and psychosocial systems.’ Based at the Transylvanian Institute of Neuroscience in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the role involves conducting scientific research within a multidisciplinary framework. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative work to advance understanding of mental health across biological, neural, and psychosocial dimensions. The position is ideal for applicants with a strong background in neuroscience, psychology, or related fields and a demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. The project aims to bridge gaps between molecular biology, neuroscience, and psychosocial factors, offering a unique opportunity for PhD-level research in an emerging field.
What you'll do
- Conduct scientific research within the project framework, focusing on mental health from molecular to psychosocial levels.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate findings across biological, neural, and psychosocial dimensions.
- Develop and implement research methodologies to explore mental health in fast-paced societal contexts.
- Analyze and interpret data to contribute to the project’s overarching goals.
- Present research findings at internal and external academic forums.
- Assist in the coordination of research activities and documentation.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good proficiency level
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in neuroscience, psychology, or a related discipline
- Strong research skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with scientific methodologies in mental health research
- Good command of English for academic communication and documentation
- Open to applicants with a Master’s degree or equivalent
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age restrictions mentioned
- No prior experience caps mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-24 (Europe/Bucharest)
Applicants must submit their application via email to gabriel.prefac@tins.ro. The email subject should be ‘Scientific Research Assistant (PhD Student)’. Ensure your application includes all required documents and clearly state your qualifications and interest in the position.
- CV
- Cover letter explaining research interest and qualifications
- Master’s degree certificate or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Contact
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