Research group
Our team studies brain circuits that control motivated behaviors and how dysfunction in such circuits can underlie mood disorders. In particular, we study basal ganglia circuits, focusing on the striatum and lateral habenula circuits, and how these circuits regulate the dopamine and serotonin system, to understand the functional role of neuronal subtypes in shaping behavior.
We use and develop state of the art technologies to dissect brain circuit function in genetically modified mice and rats. Our experimental approach ranges from the anatomy of microcircuits using slice electrophysiology and connectivity tracing, to in vivo recording and in vivo manipulation of neuronal activity using optogenetics in animals that perform advanced behavioral tasks.
The PhD student will be trained in an outstanding Neuroscience Department with great possibilities for international interactions and collaborations.

The doctoral education project and the duties of the student
The candidate must have an exceptional ambition to contribute to science and to develop/refine advanced technologies in order to determine the role of specific neuron subtypes in regulating behavior.
We are a very positive and energetic group and we seek an enthusiastic team player with a commitment to perform outstanding research. The candidate should be oriented towards problem solving and display an interest in developing new experimental approaches in neuroscience.

Skills and personal qualities 
A strong academic background, including statistics, behavioral neuroscience and programming is preferred. A completed neuroscience course at an advanced level is required. The applicant must be fluent in English, with excellent communication and writing skills.

Application process 
An application must contain the following documents in Swedish or English:

A personal letter and curriculum vitae
A copy of degree certificates and associated certificates
A copy of degree projects and any previous publications
The application is to be submitted to the MyNetwork recruitment system.:
https://ki.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:44778/where:/…