Postdoctoral Researcher (Senior Specialist

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Postdoctoral Researcher (Senior Specialist

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Offer DescriptionTranslational Neuropsychiatry Research Group (TREND Lab) headed by Dr. Ali Jawaid, MD, PhD at Łukasiewicz Research Network, Polish Centre for Technology Development (Łukasiewicz-PORT) works at the interface of neuroscience, metabolism, and epigenetics. The lab investigates the role of metabolic cascades in conferring susceptibility to neuropsychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across generations. Funded by the European Research Area Network (ERA Net), EU Joint Program for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND), and National Science Center (NCN Poland), the lab has expertise in multi-modality investigations involving immortalized neuronal and microglia cell lines, iPSC-derived microglia and brain organoids, ethologically-relevant wildtype and transgenic rodent models, and samples from ethnically diverse human cohorts.The role:You will work on a generously funded project that delves into the role of neurodegeneration-associated protein TDP-43 in neuronal and glial metabolism. The long-term aim of this project is to target neurodegenerative pathologies through metabolic manipulations.Your tasks will include:

• Leading an independent research project with designing, executing, and interpreting molecular investigations in consultation with the laboratory head.
• Initiating and managing experimental collaborations within the lab, as well as, with regional and international consortia.
• Participation in lab activities, including lab meeting, journal clubs, seminars, and conferences.
• Leading preparation of manuscripts stemming from research, as well as, scientific reviews on key areas of interest for the lab.
• Supervision of trainees.
• Assisting the laboratory head in grant writing and other academic, translational, and commercialization ventures.

Requirements:

• Holds or be near completion of PhD in Neuroscience.
• Advanced spoken and written English skills.
• Proven (published) research track record.
• Ability to travel, exchange knowhow, and present data internationally.
• Ability to plan, execute, and supervise experimental work.

Desirable:

• Experience in metabolic flux analysis
• Experience in neuronal and glial cultures and their manipulations with RNAi and/or CRISPR-based techniques.
• Prior experience of working with TDP-43 protein and/or neurodegenerative disease models.

We offer:

• Full-time employment on the position of Research Engineer (postdoc) for 30 months.
• Work in a scientific research organization focused on the implementation of innovative R&D projects.
• Co-financing for private medical care.
• Co-financing for a sports card.
• Possibility to join group life insurance.
• Co-financing under the Social Benefits Fund (for holidays and Christmas).
• Work on the territory of a green science campus.
• Free parking space.

Additional 10 days of paid leave for employees of the research division holding the title PhD.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development Country Poland State/Province Poland City Wrocław Postal Code 54 – 066 Street Stabłowicka 147Contact CityWroclaw WebsiteStreetStabłowicka 147 Postal Code54 – 066STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Wrocław, dolnośląskie

Job date

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:54:20 GMT

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