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At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.


THE POSITION: Post Doc in systems neuroscience within CNS Discovery Research

The CNS Department at Boehringer Ingelheim aims at the development of new medicines treating psychiatric disorders and is looking for a post doc with experience in systems neuroscience. The candidate will be embedded in a group of specialists engaged in research on all levels of brain functioning from genes to behaviour and will contribute to the elaboration of new therapeutic concepts to treat mental illness.

This position is limited for two years.

Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "Post Doc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

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Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role, you will independently design and conduct behavioral experiments combined with in vivo assessment of circuit functions in rodents.
  
• With your expertise, you contribute to the understanding and the validation of new therapeutic concepts for psychiatric diseases.
  
• Moreover, you will present at internal / external meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
  
• You will act in a stimulating environment as part of an interdisciplinary team of cellular and molecular biologists, electrophysiologists, and pharmacologists.
  

Requirements

• PhD degree in Neuroscience, Biology or related field
  
• In-depth knowledge of behavioral methods including automated behavioral analysis and complex data statistical analysis
  
• Practical knowledge of stereotactic surgery and histological methods,
  
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of functional neuroanatomy and circuit-based methods
  
• Background knowledge in psychiatric diseases preferred
  
• Demonstrated track record in peer-reviewed scientific journals is an advantage
  
• Willingness to work in a drug discovery-oriented environment with highly multidisciplinary skills is preferred
  
• Very good communication skills as well as sound technical writing and documentation competencies in English
  

WHY BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM?

This is where you can grow, collaborate, innovate and improve lives.

We offer challenging work in a respectful and friendly global working environment surrounded by a world of innovation driven mindsets and practices. In addition, learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth. We also offer a competitive salary, generous amount of vacation time, and numerous benefits towards your wellness & financial health and work-life balance. Plus, an onsite gym (Ingelheim), in-house doctor and best-in-class cafeterias and coffee bars to keep you energized and healthy. To learn more about what benefits could be waiting for you, please visit our Career area.

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Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.


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