Post doctor within Stem Cells, Aging and Neurodegeneration - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the work place

The Stem Cells, Aging and Neurodegeneration group is using stem cell, reprogramming and genome engineering technologies to study aging and neurodegeneration.

The team is working on several projects related to the development and use of novel in vitro disease models for neurodegeneration.

The group is led by Associate professor Henrik Ahlenius and includes two PhD students, three post-docs and a few master students with different nationalities and background. The group is placed at BMC, Department of Experimental Medical Science and Lund Stem Cell Center. Read more about the team HERE.

We are looking for an ambitious post-doctoral fellow to broaden and strengthen our expertise in cellular reprogramming and modeling of neurodegenerative disorders.

As a work place we value an open, inclusive and equal work environment.

The project

You will work with the continued development of direct cellular reprogramming for modeling of neurodegenerative disorders.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

The main task is laboratory and analysis work. In addition, writing research articles as well as grant applications is part of the job description. Some supervision and teaching might be included.

You will be responsible for planning and performing research to further the development and use of direct cellular reprogramming of patient fibroblasts to astrocytes, and other neural and non-neural cells. The results from these studies will be the basis for creating novel, state of the art cell based models of Alzheimer’s disease.

The work includes cellular reprogramming; molecular cloning, viral vector design as well as cellular, molecular and functional assays mainly in vitro.

The main task is laboratory and analysis work. In addition, presenting your research nationally and internationally, writing research articles as well as grant applications is part of the job description. Some supervision and teaching might be included.

You will be part of two vibrant strategic research areas and have access to several career development activities.

Qualification requirements 

To qualify for the position, the applicant must have a PhD or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within a subject relevant for the position (preferably computational biology, biomathematics or epidemiology), completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Qualifications

The requirements for the position are:

• Strong background in cell and molecular biology
• Documented experience from independent laboratory and analysis work
• Excellent team player
• Good at taking own initiatives
• Goal directed
• Good command of the English language

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experienced with direct cellular reprogramming towards neural linages
• Experienced with fluorescence and confocal microscopy, imaging and analysis using imaging software.
• Experience with cellular models of neurodegenerative disorders.
• Experience with electrophysiological recordings and/or calcium imaging.

What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We have flexible working hours that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Further information
The employment is time-limited to 2 years full-time, with the possibility of an extension for 1 more year. The employment is time-limited according to the agreement, "Agreement on limited-time employment as postdoctoral researcher-2022-02-01". Start date is February 1st, 2024, or according to agreement.

How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, copy of your doctoral degree and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

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