We are hiring for the Epilepsy and Cognition Research Project
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in a dynamic research environment funded by National Science Center (Poland)
Employer Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Organization Type Academia
Location Warsaw, Poland
Team Emotions Neurobiology Laboratory
Discipline Neurobiology, Basic Epilepsy Research, Brain and Behavior, Electrophysiology, Structural Imaging
Vacancy type
Post-doc
Contract Type
full-time fixed-term employment
Salary
8.300 PLN (gross) /month
Project Duration
up to 48 months
Applicant Qualifications
1. PhD in biological sciences (or the equivalent of MD-PhD) with a specialization in neurobiology (obtained not earlier than 7 years before the date of project start)
2. Documented achievements and scientific activity (publications, speeches at conferences, research internships, awards, scholarships)
3. Practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of basic epilepsy research
4. High motivation for independent and collaborative research
5. Experience in electrophysiology and/or behavioral research
6. Experience in animal research (mouse)
Scope of tasks
1. Participation in the implementation of the research project entitled " Dispersed mossy fiber synapses as a possible cause of cognitive dysfunctions in epileptiform neuropsychiatric conditions" financed by the National Science Center (Poland).
2. Conducting research on genetic and pharmacological mice models of temporal lobe epilepsy
3. Preparing scientific documentation
4. Presenting results
5. Writing scientific publications