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Research assistant in pain neurobiology

18 Dec 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universidad de Alcalá
Department
Systems Biology
Research Field
Neurosciences » Neurophysiology
Biological sciences
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU
Reference Number
PEJ-2023-AI/SAL-GL-28237
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The work proposal is aimed at recruiting, within the neurobiology of pain group, a graduate in health sciences, biology or similar. As well as other graduates with an interest in biomedicine. The person contracted will be responsible for carrying out research work using methods and techniques based on electrophysiology. The studies to be carried out require the surgical extraction of mouse spinal cord for use in in vitro experiments and the performance of electrophysiological studies combined with pharmacological assays on these preparations. The actions of various drugs will be studied to investigate their validity as therapeutic targets for the treatment of pain. In addition, optogenetic procedures will be performed to manipulate the activity of specific neuronal populations with light. As a complement to these procedures, behavioural assays and histological techniques will be used. The trainee will be trained in the different procedures and will be responsible for obtaining, analysing and presenting his/her own results. During this period he/she will receive solid training in these technologies and in scientific research itself.

La propuesta de trabajo va encaminada a la contratación, dentro del grupo de neurobiología del dolor, de un/a graduado/a en ciencias de la salud, biología o similar. Así como otros perfiles con interés en biomedicina. El/la contratado/a se encargará de realizar labores de investigación utilizando métodos y técnicas basadas en la electrofisiología. Los estudios a realizar requieren de la extracción quirúrgica de médula espinal de ratón para su uso en experimentos in vitro y la realización de estudios electrofisiológicos combinados con ensayos farmacológicos sobre estas preparaciones. Se estudiarán las acciones de diversos fármacos para estudiar su validez como dianas terapéuticas para el tratamiento del dolor. Además, se realizarán procedimientos de optogenética para manipular con luz la actividad de poblaciones de neuronas específicas. Como complemento a estos procedimientos se utilizarán ensayos de comportamiento y técnicas histológicas. El/la contratado/a será formado en los diferentes procedimientos y se encargará de obtener, analizar y presentar sus propios resultados. Durante este periodo recibirá una formación sólida en estas tecnologías y en la propia investigación científica.

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Neurosciences
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Physics » Biophysics
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Computer skills: Knowledge of programming in Matlab and R would be an asset. Use of office package.

Conocimientos de Informática: Se valorará positivamente los conocimientos de programación en matlab y R. Uso de paquete office.

 

Previous experience: An interest in biomedical research and previous research experience in this area would be appreaciated.

Experiencia: Se valorará el interés por la investigación biomédica y la experiencia previa en investigación en este campo.

Specific Requirements

It is necessary to be able to meet the legislative requirements for the use of research animals.

Es necesario estar en disposicion de cumplir los requisitos legislativos para el uso de animales de investigación.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good
Languages
SPANISH
Level
Good
Research Field
NeurosciencesBiological sciences

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universidad de Alcalá
Country
Spain
State/Province
Madrid
City
Alcalá de Henares
Postal Code
28805
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
ivan.rivera@uah.es

Contact

State/Province
Madrid
City
Alcala de Henares
Website
Street
Edificio de Medicina
Postal Code
28805
E-Mail
ivan.rivera@uah.es
Phone
+34 640956572