Associate Researcher in Chemical Biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

We are looking for a driven assistant researcher. The employment is 100% for 2 years with the desired date of admission 2020-02-01 or as agreed. A probation period may be applied.

The research group

The Chemical Biology & Therapeutics is a multidisciplinary team at Lund University and University of Gothenburg that explore new therapeutic strategies using organic/medicinal chemistry, in-vivo/in-vitro biology, and applied physics. The lab was recently awarded funding for studying in-vivo assembled therapeutics and for an Electronic Neuropharma project (e-NeuroPharma), aiming to address CNS disorders by self-assembled therapeutics. In the e-Neuropharma effort, we will develop self-organizing molecular systems that exert both pharmaceutical activity and electrical functionality to explore new therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. e-Neuropharma is a collaboration with the organic bioelectronic team at Linköping University and Chalmers Tekniska Högskola.

Work duties

The associate researcher will essentially carry out research at Lund University. The primary focus will be analyzing self-organized therapeutics targeting CNS/PNS in animal models, preferentially in zebrafish, but also in other models e.g., insects (locust) and organoids.

Qualifications

Requirements

PhD degree in biology, neuroscience, or equivalent Documented experience of electrophysiology, preferably using microelectrodes in vitro, in vivo, or both

The Chemical Biology & Therapeutics lab is a small multidisciplinary team, we are looking for a team member that is a strong team player and someone who's not afraid for diverse work assignments and at the same time is an expert, the main driver, and knowledge sharer within their own field of expertise. 

Able to work independently, have excellent communication skills and have the ability to collaborate with people.

Research at the Chemical Biology & Therapeutics Laboratory and collaborators is carried out predominantly in English, excellent English (speaking, writing) is therefore a requirement for the position.

Desirable qualifications

• Practical experience of handling zebrafishes in experimental situations
• Practical experience of microinjections
• Practical experience of fluorescence microscopy
• Practical experience of working with fluorescent markers and immunofluorescence methods
• Good knowledge of neurobiology (fish neuroanatomy) and general fish anatomy

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