Postdoctoral Researcher: Genome Stability & Telomere Biology

GIMM; Portugal; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Cell biology

Microscopy & image analysis

Genomic stability & telomeres

Immunity & aging biology

English proficiency

International experience

First author publication

Education

PhD in cell biology, genetics or related fields

Job description

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.