Postdoctoral researcher in neuroinflammation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

About the workplace

As a postdoc, you work in close collaboration with other researchers in the Experimental Neuroinflammation Laboratory, a research group belonging to the institution of Experimental Medical Sciences at Lund University. More information about our specific team can be found on our homepage: here

Our research focuses on Alzheimer’s disease, with a special focus on microglial contribution. In our team, we meet on a weekly basis to discuss work-related issues and opportunities. We also have journal clubs together with other experimental research groups within the field, both at the faculty and international contexts. In addition, we have monthly project meetings and lunch seminars to interact inside and outside our research team.

We offer

Lund University is a state authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

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Work assignments and responsibilities

As a postdoctoral fellow in research groups, you will conduct research in projects that aim to better understand neuroinflammatory processes in aging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, with a particular focus on microglial cells. You are expected to be actively involved in the planning and execution of experimental animal studies, processing and analysis of collected data, writing manuscripts, and compiling applications to grantees. As a postdoctoral fellow, you are also expected to actively participate in internal and external meetings and seminars. Teaching and supervising students and doctoral students will be part of your duties. Other tasks within the research group may also be relevant.

Qualifications

The candidate must have:

• Doctoral degree in biomedicine with specialization in neuroscience
• Completed course in laboratory animal science
• Experience working with experimental animals for studies of neurodegenerative diseases, including behavioral analysis and collection of fluids, blood and tissue samples
• Knowledge of cell culture of microglial cells
• Good knowledge of immunoassays (ELISA, MSD, Simoa), immunohistochemistry, microscopy, western blot, and RT-qPCR
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis, including skills in SPSS or other statistical software
• Good oral and written communication skills in Swedish and English
• Good ability to take own initiative and work independently
• Good ability to cooperate with others
• Pedagogical training and experience in supervising/teaching students

Desirable to have:

Documented experience in research in neuroinflammation Documented experience in running collaborations with national and international partners   Dokumenterad erfarenhet av forskning inom neuroinflammation Dokumenterad erfarenhet av att driva samarbeten med nationella och internationella samarbetspartners

About the employment

The employment is a fixed-term employment of two years, 100% with a start date of 2023-05-01 or as agreed. As a postdoctoral fellow, you are expected to move to Sweden as the work will be carried out on site.

The employment is time-limited to a minimum of two years, a maximum of three years according to the collective agreement on limited-time employment as a postdoctoral fellow (Arbetsgivarverket). An appointment as a postdoctoral fellow is intended as an initial step in the career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research competence.

How to apply:
The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of grades, details of references, letters of recommendation etc.

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