PhD student in Biochemistry of Neurodegeneration at the Luxembourg Institute of Health/IBBL
RESEARCHER PROFILE: First Stage Researcher (R1)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01/11/2019
REFERENCE NUMBER: VD/PHDBN0819/CLFB/IBBL-LCSB
Overview
The Enzymology and Metabolism Research Group (LCSB) and IBBL are looking to hire a PhD student as part of the PARK-QC DTU, an interdisciplinary doctoral training unit focusing on ‘Molecular, Organellar and Cellular Quality Control in Parkinson’s disease and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases’ and involving several Luxembourgish biomedical research units.
Project: ‘Search for novel PD biomarkers originating from increased molecular damage and/or deficient molecular quality control systems’, the successful PhD candidate will (establish and) analyse cellular and whole organism models of Parkinson’s disease, as well as PD patient-derived material (e.g. plasma, urine, CSF), applying Crispr/Cas9 technology, imaging-based phenotypic approaches and metabolomics techniques.
Experience and Qualifications
- Master degree in Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or any related discipline.
- Strong background in metabolic biochemistry and molecular/cellular biology, as well as good notions in bioinformatics.
- Previous experience with handling model organisms, mammalian cell culture, mass spectrometry and imaging techniques will be considered as important asset(s).
- Excellent English writing and speaking skills are essential
Application Procedure
Applications in English including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including publications, a copy of relevant diplomas and the contact details of 3 referees should be sent before 1st November 2019 through the LIH Website (See below)
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Organization | Luxembourg Institute of Health/IBBL |
Country | Luxembourg |
Fellowship Level | Doctoral/Postdoctoral |
Subject areas | Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, Biotechnology |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | 01/11/2019 |
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