- JOB
- Spain
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
- recruitment.melis@upf.edu
Requirements
- Research Field
- Neurosciences
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Experience in working with experimental animals and microdialysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS.
- PhD in neuroscience or related field.
- Valid FELASA-accredited certificate to work with experimental animals.
Additional Information
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
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- Street
- Dr. Aiguader, 88
- Postal Code
- 08003