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Open research positions in Neuroscience

PhD Scholarship in Photoacoustic Optical Fiber Devices for in vivo Applications - DTU Electro
If you want to establish your career as an early-stage neuro-engineer and are currently looking for the best possible foundation for your dreams and ambitions, it is right here in front of you. With this PhD position, we offer you the possibility of establishing your career as a scientist in advanced photoacoustic neural interfaces for the central nervous system. You will be working at DTU Electro, in the Neural Devices and Gas Photonics group in close collaboration with the world-leading group Prof. Lei Wei from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. They are seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate for a PhD position to join their team and contribute to their efforts in developing next-generation neural devices for controlling the brain activity. You will work on an innovative project that involves the development and characterization of novel piezoelectric materials, optical fiber fabrication using thermal drawing process, integration of the developed interfaces with photoacoustic imaging setups, and in vivo evaluation of the interfaces for stimulation, recording and imaging of movement disorders in the motor cortex of the brain. Such an interface, which currently does not exist, will be capable of providing important information on how the brain works while having a high potential for clinical translation for the treatment of brain diseases such as Parkinson’s. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in the field of neurophotonics, collaborate with WEI group in Singapore and Department of Neuroscience of University of Copenhagen. The PhD student will become part of the DTU and NTU collaboration with expertise in optical materials, design, fiber fabrication and in vivo investigations. Responsibilities and qualifications While existing methods for stimulation and imaging of brain activity constitute an important tool for medical doctors and neuroscientists, there are still significant bottlenecks towards treating major neurological diseases. For instance, while optogenetics is a powerful method to control neurons, genetic manipulation is required, imposing practical limitations on its clinical translation. On the other hand, calcium imaging offers limited temporal resolution because traditional calcium indicators have relatively slow kinetics, which means they cannot accurately capture rapid changes in neural activity. This PhD project will exploit the development of a novel bi-directional stimulation and imaging interface by utilizing an alternative neuromodulation approach to control brain activity based on photoacoustics. In this process, light pulses are absorbed by brain tissue, causing transient heating and thermal expansion and generating broadband ultrasound signals. The ultrasounds are then collected back from the same interface for image reconstruction. Photoacoustic imaging is a powerful method for high-resolution and deep tissue imaging because it combines the high contrast of optical imaging with the high spatial resolution of ultrasound imaging. Your overall focus will be developing photoacoustic fiber probes for neurostimulation, recording and imaging of the brain activity all-at-once. Your primary tasks will be: Identify the most suitable piezoelectric materials for the development of the fiber probes Simulate the optical properties of the photoacoustic fibers Fabricate and characterize in vitro the photoacoustic fiber probes Conduct animal experimentation Applying the developed probes for in vivo investigation with emphasis in the motor system Supervise BSc and MSc student projects Data analysis, writing of scientific articles and presentations at conferences and meetings. Participate in outreach activities including, but not limited to, social media updates, participation in public events and campaigns, as well as dissemination to popular press. Your required qualifications and skills are: Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written. Self-motivation in research and innovation. Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with partners. ‘ A master level education in the fields of materials, optical fiber technology, electrophysiology and imaging Experience in simulation tools such as COMSOL and Zemax including MATLAB coding You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree. As an ideal candidate, you should also have one or more competences below: Experience in material characterization and optical fiber fabrication using thermal drawing process. Optical characterization of fiber devices Experience with piezoelectric materials and photoacoustics Knowledge with imaging techniques and electrophysiology Experience with in vivo experiments in acute and chronic settings The ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with other team members The exact research activities will be continuously adapted to ensure high relevance and impact.

Tenure-track Assistant Professorship or Associate Professorship in Psychology and Social Data Scienc...
The Department of Psychology and the Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS), both Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invite excellent candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship or an Associate Professorship in Psychology and Social Data Science. The position is available from August 1st, 2025, but an earlier or later starting date might also be possible. It is a joint position between the Department of Psychology (Department of Psychology – Department of Psychology - University of Copenhagen) and SODAS (Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science – University of Copenhagen), with the idea that the larger share will be at the Department of Psychology (e.g., 80%-20%).

Researcher in Pain Biology at the Department of Neuroscience
The Madsen Group are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Researcher with expertise in in vivo imaging, single cell RNA sequencing and pain biology. The position is a 2.5-year position to start July 1, 2025, or after agreement. The group and research The research group started in 2013 and currently include 1 Post Doc, 3 PhD students, 2 master students, a research assistant and a technician. Their research addresses fundamental aspects of basic pharmacology, molecular pharmacology and neuropharmacology, with certain translational aspects. The work is divided into three Work Packages each containing a number of specific projects. Work Package 1 is focused on the pharmacology of PSD95/Disc-large/ZO-1 homology (PDZ) mediated proteins-protein interaction and how these domains might represent new attractive pharmacological targets as alternatives to surface receptors. Translational aspects of the WP relate to PDZ inhibitors for treatment of pain and addiction. Work Package 2 seeks to understand the role of protein-membrane interactions in context of synaptic transmission and generation of Large Dense Core vesicles. It further explores the controversial idea that trafficking of receptors and transporters, which in many cases is strongly integrated with their pharmacology, is determined not only by protein-protein interactions, but also by yet unappreciated protein-lipid interactions that govern localization of the receptors and transporters to areas of high membrane curvature in the plasma membrane. Work Package 3 is aimed at obtaining fundamental new understanding of dopamine signalling processes in the brain and its relation to PKA signalling. Evidently, this has broad pharmacotherapeutic perspectives given the key role of dysfunctional dopamine signalling in many brain disease including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Parkinsons’ Disease and drug abuse. Methodologically, they specialize in molecular biology, protein purification, receptor binding, advanced light microscopy, including live microscopy and fluorescence energy transfer microscopy (FRET), as well trafficking assays of integral membrane proteins using ELISA and confocal microscopy. They also have experience with transgenic mouse models and various behavioural readouts.

PhD position (Doctoral Candidate 15) in ‘Frontier Research Competences for Neuro-modulation and Osci...
This specific PhD/DC position is for Individual research Project(IRP)15:‘Neuromodulation-driven entrainment of pain and mood-related cortical oscillatory activity’. Doctoral Candidate 15 will describe the changes in brain oscillatory activity triggered by mood manipulation with and without experimental pain; characterize the anti-nociceptive effects of neuromodulation-driven entrainment of oscillatory activity with moodmanipulation in humans and describe how neuromodulation guided by EEG oscillatory pattern affects experimental pain and mood models.

One or More Postdocs in Calcium/Calmodulin Signaling
Human calmodulin mutations cause cardiac arrhythmia but have recently also been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. While we have established a good foundation to understand the molecular mechanisms in cardiac arrhythmia, we do not know the neuronal pathways. Thus, we wish to study the molecular mechanistic impact of calmodulin mutations in the protein, in neurons and in cardiomyocytes. To address the functional consequences of calmodulin mutations at the protein level, we have an extensive protein biophysics research platform with well-established protocols for purification of calmodulin protein and for measuring mutation effects on calcium binding and target interactions. For studying effects in cardiac or neuronal cells/tissues, we use cultured immortalized cell lines(SH-SY5Y and HEK293) andCaenorhabditis elegans animals. There is also a potential to include iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes. While some methods for cell work are implemented, it will also be necessary to establish new experimental protocols.

Postdoctoral position in experimental cognitive psychology
A postdoc position is available in the newly established project on experimental investigation and computational modelling of cognitive control and flexibility funded by the Independent Research Council. The project is located at the Psychology Department at the University of Copenhagen (see psy.ku.dk) and directed by PI Associate Professor Anders Petersen. The expected starting date is 1 June 2025. The position is available for two and a half years. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will work on implementing and running computer-based psychological experiments investigating cognitive control and task-switching. The experiment will involve behavioural measures, eye tracking, pupillometry, and EEG. As a large part of the project revolves around computational models of cognition, the candidate will also, in collaboration with the research team, contribute to the development and testing of neural network models of perceptual and neural processes underlying cognitive control. The successful candidate will take a full and active role in the daily life of the research group, including attending workshops, reading groups and lab meetings.

Postdoc in Computational Modelling and Electrophysiology – DTU Health Tech
The Hearing Systems Section at the Department of Health Technology (DTU Health Tech) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) seeks a qualified candidate for a 2,5-year postdoc position in the field of computational modelling and electrophysiology. Responsibilities Your primary focus will be to strengthen the department’s expertise in computational modelling of brain-evoked responses to sound for the development of new diagnostic technologies. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and work with both academic and clinical partners in Denmark internationally. The overall goal is to translate advancements in auditory electrophysiology and computational modelling into a deeper understanding of auditory dysfunction and pathophysiology. These insights will be applied to clinical and technical developments, including hearing diagnostics, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and speech recognition systems.

Postdoc in Computational Biology
Tiwari lab employs cutting-edge genomics and molecular biology technologies with bioinformatics and machine learning to decipher principles of gene regulation. In this project, the candidate will develop new computational strategies to identify human genetic variation linked to human diseases in particular psychiatric disorders and cancer. The candidate can use and combine single-cell ATAC-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial gene expression, and whole-genome sequencing (with long reads) data. The candidate will get the opportunity to explore new analysis methods using deep learning. Depending on the interest, it is also possible to be involved in the wet lab, to perform single-cell sequencing and other experiments.

Re-advertisement: Postdoctoral position in Mathematical Modelling of Cognition
The Cognition, Intention, and Action (CoInAct) Research Group and Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in mathematical modelling of cognitive processes to be filled by 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 2 years. Information about CoInAct can be found at https://psychology.ku.dk/coinact/. Job content The Postdoc will be part of a project entitled Selection in Cognition funded by the Carlsberg Foundation and headed by Professor Søren Kyllingsbæk and Associate Professor Thor Grünbaum. The larger project develops and tests a new theory of basic cognitive selection mechanisms by combining methods and perspectives from experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, mathematical modelling, and philosophy (Grünbaum, Oren, & Kyllingsbæk, 2021; Oren, Kyllingsbæk, Dupont, & Grünbaum, 2024). Applicants are asked to situate and develop their research plan within the framework of the Selection in Cognition project. The Postdoc should be a researcher with a strong background in mathematical modelling and is expected to be familiar with formals modelling frameworks such as linear ballistic accumulator models, diffusion models, biased competition models, or Bayesian models. During the employment, the candidate is expected to engage in the development of computational models, model selection, and contribute to the development of experimental paradigms. This will enable us to test and develop our theory of cognitive selection in the domains of task selection, planning, and decision making at both psychological and neurophysiological levels. The successful candidate will be working in close collaboration with cognitive psychologists and philosophers, and other cognitive scientists, and should be interested in the development of new computational models, experimental paradigms, and theories. It is expected that the successful candidate will be present, part of the team, and partake in the activities at CoInAct on a daily basis. The Postdoc will be physically located at the Cognition and Neuropsychology research cluster https://psychology.ku.dk/research/research_clusters/cognition-and-clinical-neuropsychology/, at the Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen.

Postdoc Position to Study Molecular Mechanisms in Psychiatric Disorders
The Khodosevich lab group is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 2-year position, who will join a team of molecular and cellular biologists and computational scientists studying psychiatric disorders to commence 1 August 2025 or after agreement. Information on the department can be found at: https://www.bric.ku.dk/ Their research Their group studies mechanisms that are responsible for neuronal specification, positioning and circuit formation during prenatal and postnatal brain development, and how these mechanisms are impaired in neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, autism. They analyse mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders and human tissue to identify those neurons that are affected in a particular disorder, and how dysfunction of affected neurons contribute to brain circuit malformation and underlie cognitive impairment in human patients. Their work is highly interdisciplinary, from high-throughput analyses of single neurons in human and mouse tissues to functional studies of disease relevant genes in model systems. Importantly, they have international network of collaborators for studying human brain disorders by variety of frontline technologies and cooperate with several Hospitals for most efficient transition from basic to translational studies. Your job You will investigate the mechanisms contributing to impaired brain function in psychiatric disorders using human patient tissues and animal models. Your work will be mainly wet-lab with some time spent for computational data analysis. You will integrate the data from human and animal tissues to determine molecular mechanisms of brain dysfunction in psychiatric disorders and to develop novel therapeutical targets. Profile We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience: Essential experience and skills: You have a PhD in Neuroscience You have previous work experience studying mechanisms of psychiatric risk factors You are highly experienced in single-cell omics wet-lab work You have an active interest in studying developmental mechanisms in psychiatric disorders Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams Excellent English skills written and spoken

AC-TAP within molecular morphology of human tissue
The Danish Pain Research Centre at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for a position as an AC TAP within molecular morphology. As AC-TAP, your primary tasks are to provide technical assistance in the laboratory and to manage procurement and payments. Specifically, it is important that you have experience in immunolabeling various subtypes of Schwann cells and other non-neuronal cells from skin biopsies. In your daily work, you have a close interaction with competent colleagues.

Postdoc in Neuroendocrinology and Physiology
The Halberg lab at the University of Copenhagen is looking to recruit a highly talented and motivated Postdoc for our group. Our lab is interested in how endocrine messengers (neuropeptides and hormones) coordinate organ functions by relaying information about the internal state or external environment in a manner that allows the organism to adapt and survive. We mainly use two model organisms Tribolium castaneum and Drosophila melanogaster to explore these using genetic and molecular tools to interfere with the function of molecules, cells or organs in order to study the impact on the whole organism. Beyond gaining insights into the basic underpinning biology, our research aims to be important for understanding human diseases. Carlsberg Foundation funded project. Water wisdom of beetles: Exploring unique osmoregulatory adaptations as linchpins of evolution Beetles are the largest animal group on earth, inhabiting almost every corner of our planet. Unique adaptations in overcoming water stress lie at the heart of their evolutionary success, and have been instrumental in enabling them to become devastating agricultural pests worldwide. However, very little is known about the molecular mechanism underpinning of these adaptations and how they have enabled their rapid diversification, which represents a major gap in our knowledge. Using single nucleus RNA sequencing, this project will build single-cell atlases of major osmoregulatory tissues, such as the tubule and rectal complex, and subsequently functionally characterize candidate genes by loss- and gain-of-function protocols combined with a battery of physiological assays. Together, this program seeks to 1) expand on our understanding of osmoregulation in beetles, 2) yield insight into the mechanisms driving evolution of the most diverse group on earth and 3) pave the way for the discovery of novel pest control solutions.

Postdoc in bioinformatics
The position is available - initially for six months - from May 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter - with the possibility of extension for three years. Tiwari lab employs cutting-edge single-cell and spatial omics technologies with bioinformatics and machine learning to decipher principles of gene regulation. In this project, the candidate will develop new computational strategies to identify human genetic variation linked to cell fate changes in neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer. The candidate can use and combine single-cell ATAC-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial gene expression, and whole-genome sequencing (with long reads) data. The candidate will get the opportunity to explore new analysis methods using deep learning. Depending on the interest, it is also possible to be involved in the wet lab, to perform single-cell sequencing and other experiments.

Assistant professor in biomedicine with teaching commitments in macroscopic anatomy
The ideal candidate will contribute with a robust research portfolio within the field of tissue research. The unit focuses primarily on pathophysiological changes in muscle, tendon, and connective tissues in patients with CNS lesions and neuromuscular diseases. However, research in other tissue-related areas—such as sports medicine, cardiology, dermatology, tissue engineering or other—may also align with the scope and objectives. Preferred methodologies include 3D imaging, 3D microscopy, plastination, and histology. Familiarity with one or more of these techniques will be expected, along with the potential to introduce complementary methods that enhance the units research capabilities. Research infrastructure with new labs, several core facilities within imaging, transcriptomics and animal models will be available and are physically close to the anatomy unit. Ability to secure external funding is crucial for the research. Close collaborations will be expected within the unit, the department, and with Odense University Hospital. Establishment of strong international collaborations of benefit to the unit as well as the department will be expected as well. Participation in assessment work and other faculty duties will be part of the position. Moreover, profiling this research area in the public eye will be an important task.

30-Month Postdoc Position in Spiking Neural Network (SNN) Algorithm Development for Biomedical Appli...
The Department of Engineering, Aarhus University, invites applicants for a 30-month Postdoc position offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on a real-time brain-inspired system-on-chip for upper limb patient intention extraction out of EEG or EMG signals.

PhD position (Doctoral Candidate 8) in ‘Frontier Research Competences for Neuro-modulation and Oscil...
This specific PhD/DC position is for Individual research Project(IRP)8: Close-loop, EEG-triggered, non-invasive spinal cord neuromodulation and its efficacy to modulate pain mechanisms and experimental pain models. Doctoral Candidate 8 will characterize the brain oscillatory changes caused by non-invasive magnetic stimulation of the spinal cord; determine if the analgesic effect of magnetic trans-spinal stimulation on experimental pain models are related to brain oscillatory activities and test a close- loop EEG-triggered approach controlling spinal cord magnetic stimulation to increase its anti-nociceptive effects in experimental acute and long-term(days) human pain models.

PhD position (Doctoral Candidate 13) in ‘Frontier Research Competences for Neuro-modulation and Osci...
This specific PhD/DC position is for Individual research Project(IRP)13: Close-loop, non-invasive motor cortex neuromodulation and its analgesic efficacy in people with chronic pain. Doctoral Candidate 13 will develop a close-loop approach to specific for motor cortex neuromodulation to increase analgesic efficacy and compare the closed loop approach to traditional rTMS treatment in a clinical trial in patients with chronic pain.

Postdoc in Neurobiology
The Genome Biology Research Unit at the Department of Molecular Medicine, SDU, invites applications for a position as postdoc in Neurobiology in the laboratory of DNRF Chair and Novo Nordisk Faculty Professor Vijay Tiwari (https://www.tiwarilab.com/ ). The position is available - initially for six months - from June 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter - with the possibility of extension. The postdoc will lead research on deciphering gene regulatory mechanisms underlying brain development and its disruption in neurodevelopmental disorders. The group addresses these aims by employing state-of-the-art neurobiology in combination with genomics and computational biology approaches. The research in Tiwari lab is supported by a cutting-edge research environment as well as globally known local and international collaborators. To learn more, please refer to the selected publications from the Tiwari lab: JCI Insight. 2025 Jan 9;10(1):e184518; Science Advances, 2024, Jun 7;10(23):eadn1640; EMBO Mol Medicine, 2024, Apr; 16(4):823-853; Nature Communications, 2024, in press; npj Precision Oncology, 2024, Mar 12;8(1):64; Nature Cell Biology, 2022, 24, 1265–1277; Genes & Development, 2020, Sep; 34(17-18):1190-1209; Nature, 2019, Mar; 567(7746):113-117; Cell Stem Cell, 2018, Oct 4; 23(4):557; Nature Communications, 2017 Nov 15;8(1):1523; The EMBO Journal, 2016 Jan 4;35(1):24-45; J Cell Science, 2015 Dec 1;128(23):4380-94; The EMBO Journal, 2015 Aug 13;34(16):2162-81; Genome Research, 2015 Sep;25(9):1309-24; Nature Communications, 2013, Sep 27; 4:2478; Cancer Cell, 2013, 23, 768-783; PNAS, 2012 Apr 17;109(16): E934-43; Nature Genetics, 2012 Jan; 18;44(1):94-100; Nature, 2011 Dec 14;480 (7378):490-5. You will Lead research on investigating gene regulatory mechanisms underlying brain development and its disruption in neurodevelopmental disorders Design research projects and support in establishing complex molecular biology protocols Perform in vitro and in vivo (animal models) experiments as necessary Support research and development activities within the group Support the group leader in everyday routines including training new group members Maintain accurate and detailed records of all research activities within the group Collaborate with internal and external partners Engage in supervision and teaching as required Conduct collaborative research and interact with a broad range of colleagues and researchers Essential qualifications PhD in neurobiology, cell biology, molecular biology, epigenetics or biochemistry. At least one first-author publication, accepted or submitted. Previous experience with cell culture and molecular biology assays such as Gene cloning, RNA isolation, qPCR, FAC-sorting, Immunofluorescence assay, ChIP or CUT&RUN methods. Strong analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and research software programs Interest in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team Willing to collaborate with internal and external collaborators as well as support group members Experience and interest in supervision Expectations of qualifications Experience in mouse experiments and tissue analysis by immunohistochemistry. Familiarity with iPSc culture and cerebral organoids. Experience with perturbation-based functional analysis (e.g. shRNA, CRISPR-Cas9) We offer The possibility to engage in high-impact, multidisciplinary research A stimulating, diverse and international research environment An initial contract for six months, with the possibility of long-term extension Advanced training opportunities Highly motivated research team and international collaborations Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities A supportive scientific and social network, including mentoring and career development A competitive salary and social benefits (e.g. health coverage, parental leave, social security etc.) Support with practical, social, and legal aspects (e.g. housing, visa, tax etc.) through our international staff office (ISO) and the department

Two Faculty positions (Associate Professor or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor) at Aarhus University...
The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University aims to strengthen its position within the fields of Molecular Medicine or Molecular Biology. We therefore invite applications for two positions to be filled at either Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor level, starting August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. With the new positions, we seek to engage research topics that complement and expand our current research portfolio and teaching activities at the Department. All research directions within the theme of Molecular Medicine or Molecular Biology are welcome, but we particularly encourage applications within cell biology, neurobiology, immunology, molecular microbiology or molecular pathology. We also welcome applicants who apply an artificial intelligence (AI) approach to solving biological problems.

PhD position (Doctoral Candidate 7) in ‘Frontier Research Competences for Neuro-modulation and Oscil...
This specific PhD/DC position is for Individual research Project(IRP)7:‘Personalise by synchronisation: Analgesic effects of neuromodulation-driven entrainment of pain-related cortical oscillatory activity’. Doctoral Candidate 7 will describe the changes in brain oscillatory activity triggered by human experimental pain models; characterise the anti-nociceptive effects of neuromodulation-driven entrainment of oscillatory activity in humans and describe how neuromodulation guided by EEG oscillatory pattern affects experimental pain models compared to classic neuromodulatory approaches.

Postdoc position at The Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP)
CNAP offers several postdoctoral fellowships for exploring pain neuroplasticity. You will be involved in our frontline research to identify novel mechanisms involved in the dynamics of pain neuroplasticity, and our efforts to advance the understandings of this topic within the academic world and beyond. Specifically: Embark on the exciting and fundamental research track intended to provide mechanistic information on human brain changes in pain conditions. The successful candidate will work in a team using intra-cortical, sub-dural and epidural brain recordings, spinal cord stimulation and recording and peripheral nerve stimulation to understand the generation and treatment of chronic pain from an electrophysiological point of view. We furthermore conduct behavioural assessment in chronic large animal neuropathic models, where we use machine learning methods to understand complex behaviour. Your research will help us understand the mechanisms involved when pain becomes chronic through basic science studies. Training will be provided in all methodologies but prior experience with some techniques is an advantage and a FELASA-C license for animal experimentation or equivalent is a prerequisite. An opportunity to learn new analysis techniques(e.g., Matlab, Python) if relevant for the task. Write up research results in the form of journal articles. Participate in and co-arrange national and international research conferences and be exposed to external research environments, for example, as a visiting researcher. Disseminate the results of your research to the public. Participate in the day-to-day life of CNAP(e.g., research meetings, Round Table Meetings, seminars, social activities). Develop a solid background in pain neuroscience that will allow you to foster a curious and critical sense to analyse and interpret scientific information. Further develop competences towards an academic or industrial research career.

Postdoctoral position within molecular aspects of Parkinson’s Disease
You will work with antibodies, small molecules and peptides that target the cytotoxic oligomer of α-synuclein involved in Parkinson’s Disease. This is part of a vibrant multidisciplinary network collaboration headed by Prof. Daniel Otzen, AU, and including collaborators Dr. Simon Glerup (Draupnir and AU), Prof. Mads Hartvig Clausen (DTU) and U Copenhagen scientists Dr. Céline Galvagnion, Prof. Nikos Hatzakis, Prof. Martin Lauritzen and Dr. Krzysztof Kucharz. Work includes purification and biophysical analysis of monoclonal antibodies, biophysics of α-synuclein aggregation and biophysical and cellular assays to screen α-synuclein interactions with antibodies, liposomes and other molecules. You will interact with experts within stem cells, liposome single-particle microscopy and 2-photon microscopy for blood-brain-barrier transport imaging. More information can be found in a brief overview of the research consortium’s strategies here and original articles here (antibodies) and here (screening).
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