Postdoctoral researcher to study the role of Tau MEG3 and necroptosis in Alzheimers Disease
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Description
Additional information may be found in the following selected references from the lab:
- Xenografted human microglia display diverse transcriptomic states in response to Alzheimers diseaserelated amyloid pathology. Nat Neurosci. 2024. PMID:
- MEG3 activates necroptosis in human neuron xenografts modeling Alzheimers disease. Science. 2023 Sep 15;381(6663):. PMID:
- The Cellular Phase of Alzheimers Disease. Cell 164(4):60315. 2016. PMID: Review.
Profile
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The successful candidate:
- Should hold a PhD degree in neuroscience biology or a related field
- Should be creative enthusiastic and critically thinking
- Enjoys teamwork and has excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Appreciated
- Experience working with laboratory mice
- Project management and effective communication skills
- Knowledge of the literature on neurodegenerative disorders
- Knowledge of noncoding RNA
- Good understanding of the endolysosomal pathway
- Experience working with iPSC cells
- Good publication record
We offer
- An exceptionally strong scientific environment
- Possibility to supervise students and technicians and develop an independent research profile
- Access to stateoftheart infrastructure
- A stimulating diverse international research environment in a worldclass academic laboratory
- Animal models expertise in neurodegenerative disorders
- Financial support is available for at least 2 years (renewable oneyear contract). However the successful candidate is encouraged to obtain a personal fellowship (MarieCurie HFSP EMBO or National funding organizations).
- Start date: as soon as possible the position is available immediately
How to apply
Motivated candidates with a strong interest in neurodegeneration and with a strong commitment to basic research are invited to apply. Please complete the online application procedure and include a CV a list of publications a summary of past research and the contact information of 2 to 3 referees. The bestranked candidates will be invited for an interview.
For additional information concerning this position please contact Bart De Strooper ().
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Employment Type
Full Time
