Autism and Oxytocin Investigator

5 days ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Göteborgs Universitet Full time

Join a collaborative and stimulating research environment at the University of Gothenburg.

A PhD position is available in Medical Science at the Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.

About the Project

Our research seeks to understand the neurobiological basis of autism and its relation to social behavior in zebrafish.

As a PhD student, you will play a crucial role in investigating the role of oxytocin in social preference and its potential applications in human autism.

Key Deliverables

Design and conduct experiments to investigate the effects of oxytocin on social behavior in zebrafish.

Present research findings at international conferences and publish results in high-impact scientific journals.



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