Postdoctoral Position in Behavioral Neurotoxicology (m/f/d)

18 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Eawag

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Environmental science » Water science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

14 Apr 2024 - 11:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

42

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology). Eawag conducts research, education and expert consulting to achieve the dual goals of meeting direct human needs for water and maintaining the function and integrity of aquatic ecosystems.

The Department of Environmental Toxicology (Utox ) has an opening for a

Postdoctoral Position in Behavioral Neurotoxicology (m/f/d)

Project background

Chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to interact with the nervous system, thereby affecting the behavior and neurophysiology of an organism. In the aquatic environment, such neuroactive chemicals are omnipresent and pose a potential threat to aquatic organisms including fish. However, there is still a lack of understanding of how neuroactive chemicals influence the behavior of fish and interact with neural circuits controlling a wide variety of bodily functions. 
 

Project description

In this project, the Postdoctoral scientist will use the zebrafish model to investigate chemically induced behavioral phenotypes. The candidate will specifically tackle the neuronal mechanisms, encompassing sensory modalities as well as central and peripheral circuits that underlie chemically induced behavioral phenotypes and associated bodily responses. To this end, behavioral analysis, state-of-the-art imaging methods, as well as loss- and gain-of-function approaches, will be applied. The project runs initially for two years and the starting date is as soon as possible upon agreement.

The Postdoctoral candidate should hold a PhD in life sciences or environmental science with expertise in neuroscience, neurotoxicology, toxicology, pharmacology or similar. A strong interest in environmental toxicology and experience in working with the zebrafish model, imaging, behavioral and neural circuit analysis as well as computational and data analysis skills will be a benefit. Independence, critical thinking, curiosity, solid work ethics, mature teamwork attitude and good English skills are essential for this project. 

Eawag is a modern employer and offers an excellent working environment where staff can contribute their strengths, experience and ways of thinking. We promote gender equality and are committed to staff diversity and inclusion. The compatibility of career and family is of central importance to us. For more information about Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment . 

Deadline for applications is 14 April 2024 or until the position is filled. Your application should include a cover letter explaining your research background and motivation to apply for this position, a CV with a list of publications, copies of your academic qualifications and contact information for two references. 

For further information, please contact Dr Colette vom Berg . 

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send it through this webpage, as any other way of applying will not be considered. A click on the link below will take you directly to the application form. 

Applications from employment agencies/personnel consultants are not welcome and will not be considered.

https://apply.refline.ch/673277/1145/pub/1/index.html

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science » Water science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Eawag

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673277/1145/pub/1/index.html

Contact

State/Province

Zürich

City

Dübendorf

Website

https://www.eawag.ch/en/

Street

Überlandstrasse 133

Postal Code

8600

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED