Postdoctor in Parkinson's disease - ,

The Department of Integrative Medical Biology are looking for a postdoctor, full time, for 2 years. You are welcome with your application latest 20/11.

Project description

Parkinson's disease is characterized by degeneration of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra and altered dopamine transmission. The underlying causes and origin of Parkinson's disease are to date unknown and symptoms of the disease are first detectable at advanced stages of neurodegeneration, thus preventing early diagnose.

The project focuses on the molecular mechanisms behind neurodegeneration of dopaminergic neurons as well as the discovery of early biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease. A second part of the project will aim to investigate possible treatment strategies to counteract dopamine cell neurodegeneration and hinder disease progression.

The main experimental methodology will be based on: i) in vivo animal neuroimaging including PET/CT and MRI. ii) tissue dissection, immunohistochemistry, cell cultures and molecular biology techniques.

Work tasks

• To design and perform the experiments related to the project. To present research results at conferences and write publications under the supervision of the group leader.
• Candidates are also expected to contribute with own ideas within the research project and apply for own grants related to the project.
  
  

Requirements

• To be eligible you should have completed your PhD degree a maximum of three years before the end of the application period, unless special circumstances exist.
• Qualified applicants should have a documented experience in one, or several fields related to the project such as; Neurosciences, molecular biology, cell biology, neuroimaging, laboratory animal research, cell culture, histological techniques and fluorescence microscopy.
• A certificate which permits working with laboratory animals including rats and mice is mandatory. Permission to work with laboratory animals in Sweden is an advantage.
• We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. The ideal candidate should have academic ambitions and should be willing to take on scientific challenges.
• The candidate should be able to carry out independent scientific research but also collaborate within a team and should have good organization skills. Experience in supervision is meritorious.
• Excellent communication skills are required for interacting effectively with colleagues as well as to present their work in scientific meetings and write scientific applications and manuscripts. Fluency in written and spoken English is a prerequisite and knowledge of Swedish is meritorious.
  
  

Application

You apply through our recruitment system. The deadline for application is 20/11 2020. The application should include:

• A personal cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, how you can contribute to the project (no more than 2 A4 pages).
• A curriculum vitae (CV) that documents academic education and past and previous employments and publication list.
• A copy of the PhD certificate and other relevant degree certificates.
• Names and contact details with e-mail addresses of two academic references.
• Other relevant documentation you wish to include in support of your application. 
  
  

For more information, contact Associate Professor Ana Virel, e-mail: ana.virel@umu.se, Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University

We welcome your application!