2 Post-doc Positions

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2 Post-doc positions - heterotypic amyloid interactions:

  • Employer
  • VIB
  • Location
  • Leuven
  • Closing date
  • 17 May 2024
  • Discipline
Life Science
Job Type
Postdoctoral
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
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  • We recently secured NIH funding for a project investigating
    heterotypic amyloid interactions as modulators of selective cellular vulnerability. We're looking for two experienced
    postdoctoral researchers with strong backgrounds in
    cell biology and
    biophysics, both within a protein aggregation context.
  • About the lab The SWITCH Laboratory is a leader in the field of protein aggregation research related to human disease. We are an interdisciplinary workplace, bringing together more than twentyfive researchers from different backgrounds, such as bioinformatics, biophysics, chemistry and cell biology. SWITCH has a unique platform of technologies for studying protein aggregation, including biophysical, ultrastructural and cell biological instrumentations. You can read more about us on our website and be sure to check out our laboratory section to explore the fantastic infrastructure that SWITCH has to offer
  • The Jobs Together with the PIs of the Switch Lab you will be part of a team of post docs and technicians and will be a driving force for this project. You will be well supported on an administrative level, allowing you to focus on the science, both handson in the lab and analyzing data.
    Position 1
  • Cellular biology of heterotypic amyloid interactions*
  • PhD in a topic related to protein aggregation or protein homeostasis
  • Expertise in cellular biology of protein aggregation and related assays
  • Strong interest in protein aggregation and its role in disease.
  • A solid publication record with firstauthor research publication(s) in peerreviewed international journals
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, critical and creative
  • Written and oral communication skills of the highest level
  • The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Prior supervisory or project coordination experience is a plus

Position 2 - Biophysics of heterotypic amyloid interactions**- PhD in a topic related to protein aggregation /protein biophysics

  • Expertise in biophysical or biochemical methods to study protein aggregation
  • Strong interest in protein aggregation and its role in disease.
  • A solid publication record with firstauthor research publication(s) in peerreviewed international journals
  • Highly motivated, enthusiastic, critical and creative
  • Written and oral communication skills of the highest level
  • The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Prior supervisory or project coordination experience is a plus
We offer

  • A vibrant, worldclass research environment operating at an international level
  • Access to the resources of two host institutions:
  • VIB
, an excellence-based research institute

  • KU Leuven, one of Europe's leading research universities
  • Stateoftheart research facilities.
  • A dedicated training program to broaden your expertise and enhance your skill set.

At SWITCH we pay particular attention to the career development goals of our people and actively support the ambitions of our lab members in the lab and beyond.

Information on SWITCH Lab alumni can be found here.

  • A competitive compensation package based on expertise and experience

Starting Date:
as soon as possible

Company:

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  • Rijvisschestraat 120
  • Zwijnaarde
  • Belgium
  • 905 BE

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