How do anaesthetics change the brain’s vasculature? We are setting up a new high-pressure freezing protocol that lets us rapidly freeze brain tissue and preserve it close to its living state. With it, we will compare how different anaesthetics affect the blood-brain barrier and the nanoscale anatomy around cortical capillaries.
Your project
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Acquire serial images on the electron microscope (SEM)
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Segment structures of interest and build 3D reconstructions
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Quantify morphological parameters and analyse the data statistically
We offer
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A project at the start of a new method, with real ownership
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Hands-on training in advanced EM and 3D image analysis
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A supportive, interdisciplinary team
You bring
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enthusiasm for anatomy and details, motivation to learn new techniques
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A Master’s program in neuroscience, biology, biomedical sciences or a related field
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Interest in imaging and quantitative analysis (experience with Python, image segmentation, Fiji/ImageJ is not a must, but helpful. Interest in learning these computational techniques is a must)
Duration: 6-12 months
To apply: send a short motivation letter and CV to ladina.hoesli@pharma.uzh.ch