PhDFinder · 3 weeks ago
[Expired] Poland – Postdoc in Neurobiology at Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Kennesaw State University, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology is a leading research institution in Poland focused on biological sciences and neuroscience. They are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the role of astrocytes in chronic stress resilience, utilizing advanced techniques and contributing to groundbreaking research in neurobiology.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Investigate astrocytic mechanisms in chronic stress resilience using a mouse model
Conduct behavioral studies in a chronic unpredictable stress model
Perform astrocyte imaging with expansion microscopy
Conduct calcium signal imaging in astrocytes
Utilize GFAP knockout mice
Employ transgenic mice with tagged ribosomes in astrocytes, enabling analysis of the astrocytic translatome via translating ribosome affinity purification (TRAP) methodology
Determine the role of astrocytes in chronic stress resilience
Investigate GFAP’s involvement in these mechanisms
Identify mRNAs with differential translation in stress-susceptible vs. stress-resilient animals
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree (PhD) awarded no earlier than 7 years prior to employment (excluding maternity leaves)
Experience working in at least one research laboratory
A track record of experiments on eukaryotic organisms
Ability to independently design, conduct, analyze, and interpret laboratory experiments
Fluent English proficiency (speaking and writing)
Strong motivation to pursue neurobiology research
Experience working with laboratory animals
Skills in electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, live/in vivo imaging, molecular cloning, biochemical techniques, and programming/coding
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