Jobs
Postdoctoral Researcher within Translational Neuroscience and Aging Program
Posted 31 May 2017
Employer
St. Anne´s University Hospital
Location
Brno, Czech Republic
Principal Investigator
Contact
alena.kruzikova@fnusa.cz;+420 734 415 898
Description
The hospital is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow with background in neurosciences and cell biology/biochemistry who will join the team of Dr. Stokin, focused on translational neuroscience and aging (TAP). The TAP team is part of Centre of Translational Medicine (CTM) at the International Clinical Research Center of St. Anne´s University Hospital in Brno (FNUSA – ICRC).
The assignment is full-time with a preferred start date of July, 2017.
The researcher will:
- Carry out research under tutorship of the PI (relative independency in performed research)
- Participate in regular internal presentations of performed research
- Coordinate research with other researchers within TAP
- Prepare research presentations and publications
- Engage in research grants in the field of performed research
- Represent TAP within and beyond CTM and FNUSA-ICRC
Benefits include:
- Working in international multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for further education and training, mentoring
- Five weeks of holidays, fixed-term contract
Candidates are invited to send a CV in English including the list of publications, cover letter describing motivation and previous research experience, and two recommendation contacts to jobs.icrc@fnusa.cz.
Application deadline is 30th June 2017. Please state the title of the position in the subject of your email application.
St. Anne’s will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin, nationality, political opinion or any other aspect unrelated to work.
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Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in neurosciences, biochemistry, or cell biology
- Experience in biochemistry, cell biology, in particular, relevant to neurosciences
- Knowledge of the research field of neurodegenerative disorders
- Minimum of three publications as the first author in impact factor journals
- Excellent command of English
- General knowledge of research industry and experience with grant writing is a plus
- Solid communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills combined with proactive attitude to finding and interpreting results
- Team-oriented attitude with an ability to cooperate on defined goals