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Universitat Pompeu Fabra
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  • Spain

Postdoctoral Position at Laboratory of Neuropharmacology (ref. MELIS-I.DET-NG-2024-02)

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25 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Department
Department of Experimental and Health Sciences
Research Field
Neurosciences
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
30
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU
Reference Number
MICIU/AEI/UE-PRTR-CPP2022-009779
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

We are searching for a motivated Postdoc Researcher to participate in the project “Development of the anti-epileptogenic drug ACT-03 for the treatment of epilepsy” which aims to study the preclinical development of a drug based on the selective inhibition of metalloproteinases to prevent and/or reduce epileptic seizures, thus contributing to slow the progression of epilepsy and its associated comorbidities in patients of all ages. This project has the possibility of direct collaboration with industry aiming to high impact publication. The mechanism of transport through the blood-brain barrier of ACT-03 will be evaluated in detail by means of microdialysis studies in control mice and mice model of the disease, as well as efficacy studies in a preclinical model of TCE in order to expand the indications and applications of ACT-03.

Where to apply

E-mail
recruitment.melis@upf.edu

Requirements

Research Field
Neurosciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • Experience in working with experimental animals and microdialysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS.
Specific Requirements
  • PhD in neuroscience or related field.
  • Valid FELASA-accredited certificate to work with experimental animals.

Additional Information

Benefits

Around 27.780€ gross annual salary depending on the candidate’s profile.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08003
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Contact

City
Barcelona
Website
Street
Dr. Aiguader, 88
Postal Code
08003

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