Job ID: 121346

Electrophysiology Postdoc Scholarship at Epilepsy Center, Lund University

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 31 December 2024

Employment Start Date: 1 February 2025

Contract Length: 2 years

City: Lund

Country: Sweden

Institution: Lund University

Department: Epilepsy Center, Department of Clinical Sciences

Description:

The project aims to develop novel gene therapy strategies for the treatment of epilepsy and the prevention of epileptogenesis. We design, produce and test viral vectors containing therapeutic genes or systems to reduce seizures or delay the development of chronic epilepsy. We develop also self-regulating systems to deliver therapies in an on-demand manner or based on the activity levels of the epileptic network. The holder of this scholarship will be responsible for designing, performing and interpreting electrophysiological experiments aiming to understand the mechanisms of action of our gene therapies.

The project involves the extensive use of in vitro electrophysiology, molecular biology techniques, viral vectors, cell culture, in vivo EEG recordings, immunohistochemistry and imaging, including confocal and STORM super-resolution microscopy.

The Epilepsy Center is located at the Biomedical Center in Lund and is part of a vibrant research community, with modern infrastructure and well-equipped facilities. The project is run close collaboration with other researchers at the Biomedical Center and provides good networking possibilities for researchers wanting to explore mechanisms of epileptogenesis and gene therapy.

Qualifications:

  • To be eligible for a post doc scholarship at Lund University the recipient must hold a PhD degree within a relevant field.
  • The PhD degree must not be older than three years.
  • The applicant must not have been employed at Lund University in the past two years.
  • Experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology is required
  • Ability to independently design, perform and interpret electrophysiological experiments
  • Experience with in vivo EEG recordings and analysis is considered a merit
  • Experience with molecular biology and viral vector production is considered a merit

A written application is to be sent via e-mail to the supervisor and must include the following:

  • PhD diploma
  • CV
  • Personal letter, stating the reasons why the project suits the applicant (maximum one page)
  • List of publications
  • References (2)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 46 000 students and more than 8 400 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. The purpose of postdoctoral development is to promote internationalization and contribute to qualifications within research following the completion of a doctoral degree.