Two postdoctoral positions immediately available
in Christian Neri laboratory
Position 1 (3 years) : Neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis
The research focus is on inherited forms of neurodegenerative disease (notably Huntington’s disease). Research will be primarily based on cultures of mouse neurons and human molecular genetics. Research will benefit from the knowledge available on cell survival modulators as generated in the laboratory using C. elegans genetics. Previous experience in mammalian neurobiology and physiology is mandatory. An excellent background in molecular biology is required. Previous experience in invertebrate genetics will be a plus. There is no restriction on the citizenship of applicants.
Position 2 (3 years) : Therapy of neuromuscular diseases
The research focus is on inherited forms of muscular dystrophies. Research will be primarily based on the construction and characterization of new models of disease protein cytotoxicity, and their use to identify active compounds and their targets. Research may also involve the use of mammalian cell models. A strong experience in C. elegans genetics is mandatory. An excellent background in molecular biology is required. A strong interest in drug discovery and degenerative diseases is desirable. There is no restriction on the citizenship of applicants.
Please send curriculum vitae and the names of three references by email to Christian Neri (neri AT broca.inserm.fr), INSERM Unit 857, Centre Paul Broca, 2 ter rue d’Alésia, 75014 Paris-France. Enquiries are welcome and should be made to C. Neri by email.