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Post-doctoral Research Position in Neuroscience â Code 1362/2016/5 (Bonn)

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) investigates the causes of diseases of the nervous system and develops strategies for prevention, treatment and care. It is an institution within the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres with nine sites across Germany (Berlin, Bonn, Dresden, Göttingen, Magdeburg, Munich, Rostock/Greifswald, Tübingen and Witten). The DZNE cooperates closely with universities, their clinics and other research facilities.

A post-doctoral position is available within the scientific team “Neurodegeneration & Neuroprotection in Parkinson’s Disease” led by Donato Di Monte in Bonn. The research focus of this team is on molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and alpha-synuclein pathology in Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. For this position, research emphasis will be on mechanisms such as neuron-to-neuron propagation of alpha-synuclein, protein aggregation, altered protein homeostasis, neuroinflammation and mitochondrial damage. Studies will be conducted in a variety of experimental models (e.g., stereotactic brain injections of viral vectors), using histochemical and molecular biology approaches (e.g., optogenetics).

For further details on the scientific program please refer to http://www.dzne.de/en/sites/bonn/research-groups/di-monte.html
or
http://www.dzne.de/en/about-us/public-relations/meldungen/2016/parkinsons-disease-new-insights-into-a-traveling-protein.html
or contact Prof. Di Monte at donato.dimonte(at)dzne.de

Candidates (f/m) with a PhD in biological sciences are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in neuroscience research, neuropathology/histology and in vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases are highly desirable. Applicants should be fluent in English and possess good communication and team-working skills.

We offer:
•Working in an international, highly interactive environment. The Di Monte’s research team is also involved in a variety of collaborative projects with other scientific groups in Germany, Europe and the US.
•Opportunity to utilize state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
•A high potential for the individual development of our employees
•Targeted personnel development
•The position is for 2 years with the possibility of an extension
•Employment, payment and social benefits are determined by the Public Sector Collective Agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst)

The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

Interested candidates should send their applications (in English) including a CV with publication list, a summary of research interests and names and contact details of three referees as a single pdf file to: application(at)dzne.de

Deadline for the application: June 30, 2016.
Frau Graf
application@dzne.de
Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e. V. (DZNE)
Bonn

Ansprechpartner: Prof. Di Monte