Full Time Post-doctoral Position to the European Research Area (ERA) - Translational Stem Cell Biology (TRANSTEM)
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ORGANISATION/COMPANYMedical University of Varna
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RESEARCH FIELDBiological sciences › OtherMedical sciences › Other
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RESEARCHER PROFILERecognised Researcher (R2)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE01/03/2021 17:00 - Europe/Athens
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LOCATIONBulgaria › Varna
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TYPE OF CONTRACTTemporary
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JOB STATUSFull-time
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HOURS PER WEEK40
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OFFER STARTING DATE01/04/2021
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EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMEH2020
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REFERENCE NUMBERH2020-WIDESPREAD-2018-04
OFFER DESCRIPTION
The Medical University – Varna, Bulgaria, is looking for a full time Post-doctoral fellow to join the research team of the ERA Chair of Translational Stem Cell Biology, at the newly established Research Institute of MU-Varna (RIMUV). ERA Chair leads a newly established and outstanding team of researchers, to improve the excellence of the research and innovation landscape in Bulgaria, working on basic and clinical research involving the use of adult stem cells.
The appointee will have responsibility for conducting research studies, in a stimulating and international environment.
Description of the project can be found here: http://transtem.org/en/home/objective/.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working in close collaboration with the ERA Chair, he/she will participate in, and develop on a day-to-day basis, a research project based on the role, function and cultivation of human limbal stem cells (LSC). Moreover, the project will focus on: 1) cell and tissue therapies for acquired of LSC deficiency (LCSD); 2) LSC cultivated for transplantation as a surgical treatment; 3) Cell differentiation in vitro in order to produce corneal cells from different populations. The candidate Post-doctoral fellow will have the following responsibilities:
- To develop in vitro and ex vivo models of LSC and LSCD.
- To evaluate LSC in human tissues from biopsies.
- To analyze transcriptomic and proteomic datasets generated in-house.
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Benefits
Salary ~ 3000 euro gross per month.
Additional comments
Required Research Experiences
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RESEARCH FIELDBiological sciences › Other
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YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE4 - 10
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RESEARCH FIELDMedical sciences › Medicine
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YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE4 - 10
Offer Requirements
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REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVELBiological sciences: PhD or equivalentMedical sciences: PhD or equivalent
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REQUIRED LANGUAGESENGLISH: Excellent
Skills/Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Holding a PhD in molecular biology/cellular biology/ophthalmology, or related disciplines, is essential.
- Professional experience in ophthalmology/vision research laboratories.
- Previous pertinent publication track is desirable.
- Fluent command of English.
Specific Requirements
- PhD degree
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- High dexterity for laboratory work
- Previous experience with stem cell research essential
- Professional and meticulous
- Ability to work in an international environment
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EURAXESS offer ID: 600674
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Applications, including a CV and covering letter, should be sent to the Head of Administration and to the ERA Chair at the following e-mail addresses: rimuv@mu-varna.bg, manlio.vinciguerra@mu-varna.bg; by March 1st 2021 at the latest.
The appointment is planned to commence on April 1st 2021.