Careers

MIA-Portugal is actively recruiting 3 Postdoctoral researchers for the Fly Coimbra Lab (FlyCab), led by Alessio Vagnoni. The FlyCab is a newly established facility at MIA-Portugal, at the University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. For more information about the FlyCab and selected publications please click here.

Scientific area: Ageing, Cell Biology, Neurobiology

Job description: The work to be carried out will initially aim to interrogate the Drosophila genome using genome engineering in a quest to find new geroprotectors and, throughout the project, may be combined with in vivo and in vitro approaches using Drosophila melanogaster and mammalian cell culture models. The research activities will employ several research techniques, including Drosophila genetics, advanced microscopy, Drosophila and mammalian cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology, optogenetics and behavioural assays.

Qualifications and professional experience required:

• Hold a relevant PhD degree.
• Must have experience working with Drosophila and proven knowledge in the field of neurobiology and/or cell biology.
• Experience with live cell microscopy and/or genome engineering would be advantageous but not essential.
• Must have leadership skills and proficiency in the written and spoken English language.

Employment Conditions:

• Full-time, at MIA-Portugal, at the University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
• Fixed term position for three years, renewable for periods of one year, up to a maximum of six years.
• 3.427,59€ monthly gross salary.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for these positions, please take into consideration:

• Applications must be submitted via Apply UC - University of Coimbra (job reference is IT057-24-13903).
• More information, application requirements and selection methods can be found on here.
• The application must be submitted in English.
• Offers of employment to candidates who hold a foreign doctoral degree are subject to recognition or registration (as applicable) of their degree at the time of contract signing. More information: https://www.uc.pt/en/academicos/graus/reconhecimentos
• Informal enquiries can be made to secretaria.mia@uc.pt Please include "IT057-24-13903" in the subject line of your email.

Deadline: The closing date for applications is May 17^th 2024.