Research Associate / PhD Student

**Job Description**
This DFG-funded project aims to analyze the metabolic homeostasis of the central nervous system, specifically investigating how flexible neural metabolism adapts to suboptimal conditions like malnutrition, using Drosophila as a model. The successful candidate will focus on the metabolic connection between neural stem cells and their glial niche, utilizing genetically encoded, fluorescent metabolite sensors, molecular biology techniques, modern genetic engineering, and microscopy to study metabolite dynamics. The research contributes to understanding the metabolic plasticity of the nervous system, which is crucial for insights into neurodegenerative diseases.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Experience in cell or molecular biology
• Knowledge of Drosophila genetics and live imaging (ideal)
• Ability to relocate for 6 months to collaborator in Chile

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biophysics

**Experience**
Other:
• Very good MSc or equivalent degree

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