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PhD @ The University of Luxembourg

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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.

Further Information

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Alexander Crawford ([email protected]) or Dr. Carole Linster ([email protected])

Applications (in English) should contain the following documents:

  • Cover letter (motivation for this position, past research experience and future interests) mentioning the reference number
  • A detailed curriculum vitae
  • List of publications
  • Names and contact information of three references
  • Please apply online until 31st January, 2015.

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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