Doctoral Candidate (PhD student position) / DC10 for MSCA Doctoral Network “Brain Health in Menopausal Women (MenoBrain)”

Vilnius University, Lithuania

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Dec 2025

7 Nov 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Vilnius University
Department

Institute of Biosciences
Research Field

Psychological sciences
Neurosciences
Biological sciences
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Lithuania
Application Deadline

15 Dec 2025 - 18:00 (Europe/Vilnius)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Feb 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA
Reference Number

MenoBrain-DC10
Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101227102
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Institute of Biosciences at Life Sciences Center,Vilnius University, Lithuania offers a PhD position for a doctoral candidate/MSCA fellow for the project: “A longitudinal evaluation of the impact of peri- and postmenopausal MHT on female brain function, cognition and gut microbiota.” The position is part of the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network MenoBrain “Brain Health in Menopausal Women” with full-time employment for a duration of 3 years, starting in February 2026.

Objective of the project: (Peri)menopause involves hormonal fluctuations that trigger physical and psychological symptoms. Menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT) is the primary treatment for (peri)menopausal symptoms; however, understanding MHT's benefits and risks, particularly its effects on psychological well-being, brain health, and cognition, remains limited. The DC10 project aims to investigate the effects of MHT on brain function, cognition, and gut microbiota in (peri)menopausal women through a longitudinal study. This study combines electroencephalography (EEG), psychometric, and psychological assessments to analyze resting-state brain activity, cognitive outcomes, emotion regulation, psychological profiles, and microbiota variations.  


Where to apply
E-mail

menobrain@med.uni-jena.de

Requirements
Research Field
Psychological sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements for the applicant: Candidates should be motivated and have good time management skills, able to work independently, while also being interested in collaborative work within and beyond the group. Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field, with a strong background in statistics. Experience with human EEG and gut microbiota, as well as programming skills (Python, Matlab), are advantageous. Very good English language skills are required. The ability to speak Lithuanian is desirable to enable direct communications with participants.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
LITHUANIAN
Level
Basic

Research Field
Psychological sciencesNeurosciencesBiological sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a fully funded MSCA fellowship with network-wide training weeks, summer schools, international conference participation, and interdisciplinary training through secondments (Luxembourg, Germany). The successful candidate will join a research team studying the relationships between sex/gender, hormones, cognitive function, emotional behavior, and brain activity using psychophysiological methods.


Eligibility criteria

MSCA eligibility (must-have): At the time of recruitment, candidates must be in the first four years of their research career, must not hold a doctoral degree, and must not have resided in Lithuania or carried out their main activity (work or study) there for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the recruitment date.

Salary and allowances are provided according to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) funding rules, including mobility and, if applicable, family allowances.


Selection process

Interested candidates please send a motivation letter, a CV including publications (if available), copies of university degrees and courses (including obtained grades), and the names and e-mail addresses of two scientists who can provide references (all summarized in one pdf) to menobrain@med.uni-jena.de . Please indicate the DC position you applying for (DC10). Applications that do not meet the profile and/or the above criteria cannot be considered. Preferential treatment will be given to applications received before 15 December 2025.

For more information concerning the research project please contact Prof. Dr.Ramune Griksiene via email: ramune.griksiene@gf.vu.lt


Website for additional job details

https://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/menobrain/en/Recruitment+_+Open+Calls.html

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Vilnius University
Country
Lithuania
City
Vilnius
Postal Code
01513
Street
Universiteto g. 3
Geofield


Contact
City

Vilnius
Website

https://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/menobrain/en
Street

Universiteto g. 3
Postal Code

01513
E-Mail

menobrain@med.uni-jena.de

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