比利时卢万大学招聘神经科学学习和记忆方向博士后

In the frame of an ERC Advanced Grant, our C. elegans team is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated postdoc to study the role of neuropeptides in learning and memory.
 

Description

Our research group investigates a variety of fundamental research questions in the field of functional biology and neurobiology, using invertebrate (model) organisms - mainly C. elegans. A major focus is on the role of neuropeptides and G protein-coupled receptors in physiological processes and behavior. You will study the properties of neuropeptidergic circuits that influence learning and memory processes. You will tackle several aspects independently, while others are conducted via team efforts. Our C. elegans team consists of four postdoctoral researchers, three lab technicians, eight graduate students and eight undergraduate students (http://bio.kuleuven.be/df/ls). The work involves a variety of molecular genetic techniques, optogenetics, calcium imaging, establishing behavioral paradigms for learning and memory, and confocal microscopy.
 

Benefits

We offer a 2 year, full-time postdoctoral position (immediate start in 2015) at the Laboratory of Functional Genomics and Proteomics, University of Leuven,Belgium; with the possibility of extension.The salary will be in accordance with the University salary scales for postdoctoral researchers.The University of Leuven is one of Europe top universities and is located in the vibrant city of Leuven, which has a strong international appeal. For more information, visit www.kuleuven.be/english/.
 

Additional Job Details

Reference number BAP-2015-53 A PhD in Biology or Biochemistry or equivalent (obtained prior to 1/1/2015) and prior experience with C. elegans research are a must. Experience with C. elegans genetics, imaging tools, or cell identifications are strong advantages. In addition, you: - are an autonomous, yet sociable colleague and team player - can clearly communicate your research (results) to other lab members and research partners - have excellent research skills - are proficient in English - can work towards publishable units or scientific information For more information please contact Mrs. Liesbet Temmerman, tel.: +32 16 37 36 89, mail: liesbet.temmerman@bio.kuleuven.be or Mrs. Isabel Beets, tel.: +32 16 37 36 97, mail: isabel.beets@bio.kuleuven.be. You can apply for this job no later than 10/04/2015 via the online application tool