Four postdoc openings at Lund University, Sweden

The research at Neuronal Survival Unit, Lund University, Sweden is focused on pathogenetic mechanisms and pharmacological treatment in cell and animal models of Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases. We also study cell replacement therapy with stem cells in attempts to repair brains in animal models of Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases. The group’s mission is to understand neurodegenerative diseases and develop new therapies that are of benefit to patients and their caregivers.

1. Neuronal dysfunction The post doctoral project will be focused on studying mechanisms of cholinergic dysfunction in Huntington’s disease. The project aims to boost the cholinergic function as a therapeutic approach to the disease. The applicant should have a relevant background in neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease, preferably with an emphasis on small animal handling and cell culture. Experience in live cell imaging is a plus. The start date should be as soon as possible. The duration is 1 year with possibility of extension.
2. Axonal degeneration This position is a part of a Nordic Center of Excellence – Neurodegeneration (http://www.nesu.mphy.lu.se/ncoe_neurodegeneration/index_ncoe.html).The post doctoral project will focus on studying mechanisms of neuronal dysfunction, especially axonal degeneration and impaired axonal transport, rather than cell death in Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases. The applicant should have a relevant background in neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease, preferably with an emphasis on small animal handling and cell culture. The applicant should have experience of live cell imaging. The start date should be as soon as possible. The duration is 2 years.
3. Neuroprotection This position is a part of a Nordic Center of Excellence – Neurodegeneration (see weblink above) The post doctoral project will focus on studying the neuroprotective effects exerted by N-terminal fragments of mutant huntingtin so as to protect against neurological diseases. The applicant should have a relevant background in neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease, preferably with an emphasis on cell culture and protein chemistry. The start date should be as soon as possible. The duration is 2 years.
4. Neural transplantation This position is part of a research collaboration with centers in the UK and Canada. The focus of the project is on embryonic brain tissue handling techniques and transplantation of human dopamine neurons in preparation for clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease. The applicant should have a relevant background in neuroscience, with an emphasis on microdissection, cell culture, small animal stereotaxic surgery and immunohistochemistry.

Application

If you are interested in any of these positions, email your application, CV and the name and email addresses of three persons that can function as references for you to Birgitta.Larsson@med.lu.se. Clearly mark your application with the number and name of the position you are interested in. Please note that only complete applications will be considered!