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
Our laboratory 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.
Project/Opportunities
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 two postdoctoral researchers, seven graduate students and 10
undergraduate students (http://bio.kuleuven.be/df/ls/).
The work involves a variety of molecular genetic techniques, calcium imaging, establishing learning and memory paradigms and confocal microscopy.
Profile
A PhD in Biology or Biochemistry or equivalent (obtained prior to 1/1/2014) and prior experience with
C. elegans research are a must.
Experience with C. elegans cell identifications is a strong advantage.
In addition, you:
- are an autonomous, yet sociable colleague
- 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 of scientific information
Offer
We offer a 2 year, full time postdoctoral position (start beginning of 2014) at the Laboratory for Functional Genomics and Proteomics (Schoofs lab), University of Leuven, Belgium; with the possibility of extension.
The salary will be in accordance with the University salary scales for post-doctoral researchers.
The University of Leuven is one of Europe’s 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/.
Interested?
Candidates can apply by sending their CV and motivation letter to liesbet.temmerman@bio.kuleuven.be.
Please include the names and contact information of 2 senior researchers that are willing to write
a recommendation letter if necessary (no letters have to be sent yet).
You will be asked to give a brief presentation summarizing your previous research experience and achievements
when invited for an interview.
You can apply for this job until November 15, 2013.