Call for ‘Expression of Interest’ to submit research proposals on Alzheimer’s disease prevention to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Offer DescriptionAre you a postdoctoral researcher pondering the next step in your scientific journey? The Barcelonabeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) is eager to back excellent researchers who are interested in submitting an application for an EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship in the area of Alzheimer’s disease research.Who are we?The Pasqual Maragall Foundation has established the BBRC, a research center focusing on age-related cognitive impairments. The mission is to develop preventative measures for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), advance healthy aging knowledge, and investigate psychological aspects of cognitive functions. BBRC aims to provide effective solutions and a comprehensive understanding of the aging process and neurodegeneration.The Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” are permanent members of the BBRC board, which is affiliated and located in the Ciutadella Campus of the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona. This building provides excellent technical facilities, such as a 3TMR scanner dedicated to research, Clinical Trials facilities, EEG and a wet laboratory. The BBRC’s core proceedings for attaining world-class research results involve state-of-the-art scientific facilities, proficient management, and a consistent high-standard peer-review evaluation.BBRC is part of the Biomedical Research Research Park (PRBB), a facility that encompasses seven other institutions dedicated to biomedical research, situated near the sea in Barcelona. This puts BBRC in the middle of a biomedical hub in the city.For more information, please visit: andThe research carried out in the BBRC is mostly based on the data obtained in the Alfa Study, a pioneering research infrastructure made up of nearly 3,000 cognitively unimpaired people, between 45 and 75 years old, most of them being descendants from AD patients. The ALFA study allows researchers to develop biomarkers for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and design prevention strategies for dementia.BBRC has organized its research into highly collaborative research groups, each of which is comprised of clinicians and researchers with specialized knowledge in AD pathophysiology, genetics, data processing and analysis, fluid biomarkers, cognition, neurochemistry, and neuroimaging.MSCA grantees will be supervised by one of the following experienced faculty members at the Centre:Dr. Marc Suárez-Calvet, leader of the Fluid Biomarkers and Translational Neurology Research Group. The research of our group has a strong translational focus, with the primary goal of better understanding the biological basis of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Suárez-Calvet’s team is dedicated to developing, identifying, and validating biomarkers, new treatment targets, and investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying the disease. The group performs multimodal analyses and ensuring the integration of new knowledge into clinical practice is one of our top priorities, exemplified by the successful implementation of blood biomarkers.Dr. Natalia Vilor-Tejedor, leader of the Genetic Neuroepidemiology and Biostatistics team. The main research interests of her team include exploring the interactions between genetic predispositions and environmental factors in the development of neurological disorders and utilizing advanced statistical techniques to accurately genetically characterize endophenotypes of aging and neurodegeneration. This offers potential targeted interventions for promoting healthy aging in populations. The research vision of Dr. Vilor-Tejedor’s team emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, aiming to enhance study validity and relevance by incorporating diverse perspectives.Dr. Raffaele Cacciaglia, leader of the Neuroplasticity and Connectomics of Degenerative Diseases team. His main interests include the application of neuroimaging techniques to the field of degenerative diseases with special emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Cacciaglia’s team focuses on the brain structural and functional correlates of Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology, to enable tracking of disease progression and provide better criteria for early diagnosis. He has recently obtained a Ramón y Cajal tenure-track position from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation to study brain networks in preclinical Alzheimer’s using structural and molecular neuroimaging.If your research interests align with the one above then we want to hear from you!
Researchers with an exceptional scientific background and a concept for a research project in the field of AD or other neurodegenerative diseases are encouraged to get in touch with us. The selected candidates will be provided with special support from the BBRC team to devise and submit a successful application to this highly competitive programme.What we offerWho can apply?
Position details
ApplicationCandidates interested in this position should submit their Expression of Interest application toThe application should provide information on the applicant’s research background and work experience, including: * A complete CV, including personal contact information.
Deadline of the pre-selection process
RequirementsResearch Field Neurosciences » Neurochemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentInternal Application form(s) neededConvo_MSCA Euraxess – EOI BBRC_FINAL.pdfEnglish(524.36 KB – PDF)Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08005 Street Carrer Wellington/30Where to apply E-mailtalent@barcelonabeta.orgContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetCarrer Wellington/30 Postal Code08005 E-Mailtalent@barcelonabeta.orgSTATUS: EXPIRED
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