Research & Development Specialist

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg.
We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico. We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from various disciplines: computer scientists, mathematicians, biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and clinicians from more than 50 countries currently work at the LCSB. We excel because we are truly interdisciplinary, and together we contribute to science and society.
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The R&D specialist will support the implementation of various projects, including “MITO-MANIAK” and “RareCom”, which explore the metabolic dependencies of neurons and glia in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.

**Your role**:

- Generation/maintenance of induced pluripotent stem cells and subsequent differentiation into neurons, microglia and astrocytes
- Study of cellular intermediary metabolism (LC- and GC-based methods)
- Assessment of cellular and mitochondrial function using advanced imaging techniques and molecular biology methods (including RNA-seq)
- Data analysis, data interpretation and reporting of results
- Participate in knowledge dissemination activities through the preparation of scientific publications or presentations in scientific venues
- Participate in teaching activities (seminars and practicals)
- Support and tutoring of activity of students

**Your profile**:

- PhD in Life Sciences, Neurosciences, Molecular Biology or related field with solid lab experience (+5 years)
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary research and cellular models of neurodegeneration
- Proven experience (+5 years) in human induced pluripotent stem cell technologies, with solid knowledge in neuronal and glial differentiation protocols
- Good command of molecular biology methods
- Experience in RNA-seq analysis is considered an advantage
- Experience with high-content image analysis and subsequent data handling (coding skills in MATLAB and/or R are considered as assets)
- Skills to autonomously conduct data analysis with solid understanding of statistics
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English with proven experience in the writing of grants and scientific publications
- Excellent team-working, interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate with local and international partners
- Enthusiasm and commitment to research
- Ability to think ahead as well as to troubleshoot

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include:_
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae including a list of publication
- Cover letter mentioning the reference number
- Copies of diploma and transcripts
- Name and addresses of three referees
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Research and development specialist
- Job Reference: UOL07085

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