Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht)
- Research Field
- Medical sciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Netherlands
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week
- 36.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Brain stimulation methods have shown great promise as a treatment for multiple brain disorders. These methods suffer however from limitations, including poor spatial resolution, which makes it impossible to target specific neuronal circuits, and poorly understood neurophysiological bases, which raises reproducibility concerns. Together with European colleagues, we are developing and testing a groundbreaking method of mechanogenetic stimulation in an interdisciplinary project called SynMech. Our approach is based on the application of functionalized biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles and bioengineered synaptic mechano-sensors that synergistically integrate at specific synaptic connections to repair dysfunctional brain circuits in response to externally applied magnetic fields.
Your role will be to assess the effects of this novel mechanogenetic toolkit on different neurobehavioral, neurophysiological and neuroimaging markers in rodent models of stroke. You will apply the novel experimental treatment, involving intracortical gene and nanoparticle delivery, followed by repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in mouse and/or rat models of stroke, together with a biotechnician. You will execute serial in vivo functional MRI, optical imaging, electrophysiological recordings and behavioral tests. You will analyze and correlate multiparametric datasets, which you will frequently discuss with colleagues internally, as well as with international partners within the SynMech consortium.
Requirements
- You are a highly motivated scientist with great enthusiasm for experimental and translational brain research.
- You have a master degree in a biomedical field, and you have experience with animal research (preferably with an art. 9 certificate), ideally including imaging/electrophysiology experiments.
- Good computer programming skills are desirable.
- You are eager to learn different techniques and can quickly acquire new competences.
- You are able to work independently as well as in a team.
- You have a good command of both written and spoken English.
Additional Information
The maximum salary for this position (36 - 36 hours) is € 3.677,00 gross per month based on full-time employment.
In addition, we offer an annual benefit of 8.3%, holiday allowance, travel expenses and career opportunities. The terms of employment are in accordance with the Cao University Medical Centers (UMC).
Contact our colleague:
Rick Dijkhuizen
0619535515
R.M.Dijkhuizen@umcutrecht.nl
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- UMC Utrecht
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Utrecht
- Postal Code
- 3584CX
- Street
- Heidelberglaan 100
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Utrecht
- Website
- Street
- Heidelberglaan 100
- Postal Code
- 3584 CX