Expression of Interest – Postdoctoral researcher

GIMM; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The GIMM – Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine in Portugal is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the laboratory led by Claus Azzalin, focusing on the GENOME-PRUNING project funded by Core Funding.

The role involves establishing human post-mitotic myofibers and neuron cultures, analyzing genome stability, telomere biology, and innate immunity in mammalian cells, and contributing to age-related research.

Qualificações

• PhD in cell biology, genetics or related field.
• Experience in cell and molecular biology with mammalian cultured cells.
• Expertise in high-end microscopy and image analysis; live-cell imaging is a plus.
• Knowledge of genome stability, telomere biology, innate immunity and aging.
• At least one first-author paper in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written.
• International scientific experience.

Responsabilidades

• Establishment of human post-mitotic myofibers and neuron cultures.
• Analysis of genome stability and activation of inflammatory pathways in the aforementioned systems.
• Analysis of telomere stability and telomere transcription in the aforementioned systems.

Conhecimentos

Cell biology

Microscopy & image analysis

Genomic stability & telomeres

Immunity & aging biology

English proficiency

International experience

First author publication

Formação académica

PhD in cell biology, genetics or related fields

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Open Call for Expression of Interest – Postdoctoral researcher

The GIMM – Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine is a pioneering Portuguese private research foundation with an ambitious vision for fundamental scientific exploration and its profound impact on global health and well-being. Founded in 2023, GIMM is the result of the merge of two leading research institutes: Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM) and Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) and dedicates to unraveling the fundamental mysteries of life and aims to be at the forefront of transdisciplinary research.

What GIMM seeks: At this moment, GIMM is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Laboratory coordinated by Claus Azzalin, under the research project “GENOME-PRUNING: Programmed genome pruning as a mechanism of long-term resilience in post-mitotic tissue” funded by Core Funding.

Key responsibilities

• Establishment of human post-mitotic myofibers and neuron cultures;
• Analysis of genome stability and activation of inflammatory pathways in the aforementioned systems;
• Analysis of telomere stability and telomere transcription in the aforementioned systems.

Profile of Candidate

• PhD in cell biology, genetics or related fields;
• Proven experience in cell biology and molecular biology applied to mammalian cultured cells;
• Proven experience in high-end microscopy and image analysis, with experience in live cell imaging considered as a plus;
• Experience and deep interest in genome stability maintenance, telomere biology, innate immunity and aging;
• At least one first author paper published in a peer-reviewed journal;
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written;
• Forward thinking, can-do, proactive attitude and career oriented;
• International scientific experience.