Overview
About the programme
The central nervous system (CNS) is our most complex organ system. Despite tremendous progress in our understanding of the biochemical, electrical, and genetic regulation of CNS functioning and malfunctioning, many fundamental processes and diseases are still not fully understood.
Only recently, groups of several PLs in this consortium, and a few other groups worldwide, have discovered an important contribution of mechanical signals to regulating CNS cell function. The Exploring Brain Mechanics research group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is structured into three focal research areas (FRA) focusing on cerebral (A), spinal (B), and cellular mechanics (C), and an overarching cross-sectional research area (XRA).
Programme Structure
Research projects include:
- In silico modelling of brain malformations
- Quantitative characterisation of human brain malformations
- The role of mechanics in orchestrating neural lineage decisions
- Pre and post metamorphosis spinal cord regeneration in frogs
- The determinants of spinal cord mechanics in homeostasis
- The role of matrix mechanics in synchronised neuronal activity
- Cellular differentiation in brain tissue-like matrices
- Molecular mechanisms of neuronal mechanotransduction
- Model-based reconciliation of ex vivo and in vivo test data
- Data analysis and machine learning for heterogeneous, cross-species data
- Engineering brain tissue-like matrices
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Disciplines
Neuroscience View 16 other PhDs in Neuroscience in GermanyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
You are eligible to apply if:
- you either hold or are about to obtain a qualifying degree (M.Sc./Diploma/PhD etc.) in one of the following areas: mechanics, medicine, material sciences, mathematics, biology, physics, bioengineering, chemistry, or in a closely related field
- you are proficient in the English language
- you have strong interpersonal skills and are able to work in a team
- letter of motivation (max. 1 page) including an order of preference for the projects you are applying for
- copy of qualifying degree
- academic transcripts (with grades and rankings)
- brief summary of most recent thesis or of recent publications (max. 1 page each)
- short CV
- contact details of potential referees and publication list (if any)
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
FAU does not have tuition fees. However, all students must pay a semester fee.
Living costs for Erlangen
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Funding
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