PhD position in ALS: The laboratory of Prof. Stanislav Engel looks for highly motivated students to take part in the research, whose aims are to decipher the molecular mechanism of neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common motor neuron disease, and develop novel therapeutic approached to combat them. The research combines the use of transgenic animals, viral vectors for targeting the therapeutic agent in the CNS, and an active immunization strategy using mRNA technology.
Eligibility for the Development of mechanism-based therapeutics for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
We welcome outstanding international students (including refugees) with an M.Sc. in life sciences or similar disciplines to apply for PhD studies and join the lab.
Postdoc Position
There is also a Postdoc position available.
Engel’s lab belongs to the Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology Department of the Ben-Gurion University (BGU) Medical School, which is a prominent research and teaching university in Israel. Ph.D. program lasts four years, during which the students receive full fellowships. A dormitory nearby the campus is an option.
The scientific environment at BGU is dynamic and collaborative, and the University has a large and supportive community of international students. Beer Sheva, where the BGU is located, is the biggest city of southern Israel, a cultural and technological center, and is located 40 min drive from the Mediterranean Sea, and 1 h driving from the Dead Sea.
How to Apply PhD position in ALS
To apply: please send a letter describing your research experience and interests, and a CV (including transcripts) to Prof. Stanislav (Stas) Engel ([email protected]).
