Analysis of the canonical and Non-canonical functions of CHannels fORmed by connexin 43 in glial cells –

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Catania
Posted on: 16/02/2026 Deadline: 09/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

05/BIOS-06 - Physiology

Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing andimplementing in vitro and in vivo experimentalprocedures to study the neurobiological processesunderlying the chronification of neuroinflammation. Theproject is structured in an initial in vivo phase usingpreclinical models of chronic neuroinflammation,analysed through conventional methods of behaviouralassessment, animal welfare evaluation, and preclinicalanalysis.Animal tissues and samples will be isolated, preserved,and analysed in the second phase of the project.The activities include studying intercellularcommunication between astrocytes and microglia,assessing the role of connexin 43 in neuroglialhomeostasis, and employing cutting-edge imagingtechniques along with metabolic and molecular profilingmethods.

Compensation

22,500 Euro

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Catania

How to apply

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