Postdoc: Lipidomics Methods for Parkinson's Brain Lipids

KU - SUND - Kbh Ø

København

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DKK 442,000 - 475,000

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Job summary

KU - SUND - Kbh Ø invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in lipidomics at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology. The project aims to develop LC‑MS methods to identify and quantify gangliosides and glucosylsphingosine and apply them to post‑mortem brain samples and stem cell‑derived brain cells from Parkinson's patients.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Lipidomics Core Facility at the Danish Cancer Institute and the Galvagnion group, using

Qualifications

  • PhD required in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
  • Experience with LC-MS based analysis of lipids/metabolites.
  • Experience developing and optimizing LC-MS methods.
  • Experience handling biological samples and standard prep methods.
  • Interest in lipid metabolism and neuroscience.
  • Strong communication and teamwork; excellent English.
  • Desirable: lipidomics experience; experience with cells/tissues; knowledge of Parkinson's disease.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new LC-MS based methods to identify/quantify gangliosides and glucosyl/galactosyl sphingosine.
  • Apply methods to post-mortem brain tissue and stem cell-derived brain cells from PD patients.
  • Collaborate with Lipidomics Core Facility and Galvagnion group.
  • Communicate results clearly and work in interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

LC-MS analysis of small molecules
LC-MS method development
Biological samples preparation
Lipid metabolism interest
Communication skills
English proficiency
Lipidomics experience
Cells/tissues handling
Parkinson's disease knowledge

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry or related field

Job description

KU - SUND - Kbh Ø invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in lipidomics at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology. The project aims to develop LC‑MS methods to identify and quantify gangliosides and glucosylsphingosine and apply them to post‑mortem brain samples and stem cell‑derived brain cells from Parkinson's patients.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Lipidomics Core Facility at the Danish Cancer Institute and the Galvagnion group, using

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