The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB)
Doctorale Candidate (PhD student) in Disease Modelling/Chemical Biology (m/f)
Fixed-term contract 3 years, 40h/week
Employee status (start date: as soon as possible)
Ref. I1R-BCM-PAU-14BATD
Area:neurodegeneration, yeast disease models, zebrafish disease models, chemical biology
Studying at the University of Luxembourg
Your Role
Creation of yeast and zebrafish models of Batten disease (also known as juvenile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (JNCL), the most common neurodegenerative disease in children)
Phenotyping of these disease models
Chemical modifer screens in both yeast and zebrafish models of Batten disease
Initial analysis of the mechanism of action of active small molecules
Your Profile
Master in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Bioengineering or a related discipline.
Strong background in chemistry and molecular biology, as well as some knowledge in bioinformatics are expected.
Previous experience with yeast and/or zebrafish will be considered as important asset(s).
Flexible regarding research stays abroad.
Excellent English writing and speaking skills are required.
We offer
Opportunity to participate in the development and integration of the recently created yeast and zebrafish platforms at LCSB.
An exciting international research environment.
The University offers competitive salaries and is an equal opportunity employer.
The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy in the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB)
Doctorale Candidate (PhD student) in Disease Modelling/Chemical Biology (m/f)
Fixed-term contract 3 years, 40h/week
Employee status (start date: as soon as possible)
Ref. I1R-BCM-PAU-14BATD
Area:neurodegeneration, yeast disease models, zebrafish disease models, chemical biology