Postdoc Researcher in Translational Neuroscience (50 %)

Postdoc Researcher in Translational Neuroscience (50 %)
(Valid from 23/01/2022 to 27/03/2022)

Language: English (UK)
Country: Luxembourg

Organisation LCSB
data:
Job Number: UOL04736
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Type:
Duration 24 Month
Schedule Part Time
Type:
Work Hours 20.0 Hours per Week
Expected 01/04/2022
Start Date:

The University | About us...
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was
founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary
centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial
Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data
Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its
“international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Within the University, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is a highly interdisciplinary research centre (IC), integrating experimental
biology and computational biology approaches in order to develop the foundation of a future predictive, preventive and personalized medicine.

Your Role...
The Translational Neuroscience Group, led by Prof Rejko Krueger, creates a translational bridge between fundamental and the clinic with a focuse on
Parkinson’s disease research, with the aim to improve diagnosis and therapy to help patients in Luxembourg and beyond. We are currently looking for an
energetic, highly motivated post-doctoral researcher for a collaborative fundamental biology research project in Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

Tasks / Activities

The post-doctoral researcher will contribute to relevant projects of the Translational Neuroscience Group, in particular to a project of early drug
development in in vivo and in vitro models.

The aim of this project is to identify pharmacology active compounds that rescue aberrant splicing involved in the pathogenesis of PD. The project
includes development of a screening assay, in vitro high throughput compound screenings using high content imaging readouts and in vivo drug testing.

Specific tasks can include:

* Conduct research processes to achieve the goals of the project in an interdisciplinary team approach
* Develop methodologies and integrate new technologies
* Collect, assemble and evaluate research data
* Analyses and interpretation of results obtained
* Writing scientific publications and grant applications
* Contribution to research reports
* Perform advanced molecular and cellular biological experiments such as cloning, gene-editing (CrisPR), qPCR
* Generation of viral expression constructs and transduction of patient based cellular models
* Perform various biochemical assays and protein purifications
* Culture of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) into different CNS-related cell types including 3D cultures (organoids)
* Presenting the results at national and international scientific meetings as posters or talks

What we expect from you…
* PhD in Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or related discipline
* Strong interest in interdisciplinary research and cellular models of neurodegeneration
* Experience in research and laboratory work
* Profound knowledge of molecular genetics, biochemistry and cell biology
* Previous experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing desirable
* Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills
* Enthusiasm and great commitment to research
* Excellent command of the English language

We offer...

* Exciting international and interdisciplinary research environment
* Travel opportunities to national and international meetings as well as participation in specialized trainings
* An excellent international network in the area of neurodegenerative research

In Short...
* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
* Work Hours: Part Time 20.0 Hours per Week
* Foreseen starting date: April 2022
* Location: Belval
* Job Reference: UOL04736

The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 75.285 (full time)

How to apply...
Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:

* Detailed Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications
* Cover letter mentioning the reference number
* Description of past research experience and future interests

We ensure a full consideration for applications received by 28/02/2022.

Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to
gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

In return you will get…
* Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of
the Greater Region” (UniGR).
* A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site
with excellent infrastructure.
* A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous
non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
* Find out more about the University
* Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

Further information...
Please contact Dr Ibrahim BOUSSAAD for further information: [email protected]

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