Within the Biomedical Research Institute of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
Postdoctoral researcher Neurobiology (2 years)
(mandate MBW/2008/012)
Research at the Biomedical Research Institute:
With a staff of 80 researchers, clinicians and technicians, the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University focuses on preclinical (in vitro, animal studies) and clinical projects gathered around three main research topics: immunology, neurobiology and biosensors.
Our skills include: immune and neural cell phenotypic and functional analysis, flow-cytometry and cell sorting, ELISA, routine molecular biology, phage display technology, proteomics, electron microscopy, confocal microscopy and related advanced microfluorimetric techniques, cellular and molecular physiology including patch-clamp on slices, MRI and animal models (e.g. EAE).
BIOMED also actively participates in various research and teaching networks at national and international levels (e.g. EURON, NEURONET, ELEXITE).
Research at BIOMED also means working in a young, motivated, multidisciplinary and international environment.
Job description
The successful applicant will be working in a project concerning “Neuroprotection and repair strategies in neurodegenerative, neuro-inflammatory and excitability disorders”. He/she will make use of in vitro and in vivo models to study neuroregenerative aspects of these disorders. The main technical approach will consist of studying functional properties of cells in ex vivo brain slice preparations, using confocal imaging and patch-clamping.
Profile and diploma
Candidates must have an officially recognized PhD degree in biological, (bio)medical or life sciences or equivalent with a molecular/cellular orientation. The successful candidate has proven expertise in the field of neurobiology/neurosciences and in cellular imaging and/or physiology. The candidate has excellent communication skills, a good knowledge of English and is highly motivated to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Offer
This is a position for two years, once renewable.
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
prof. dr. Jean-Michel Rigo, +32 11 26 92 36, jeanmichel.rigo@uhasselt.be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure:
Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be
Application
You can apply using application forms, which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Monday, August 31st 2009.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.
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