Phd in Neurodegeneration/inflammation

The **University of Luxembourg** is an **international research** university with a distinctly **multilingual** and **interdisciplinary** character. The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary centres ;focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Within the University, the **Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) **is a highly interdisciplinary **research **centre** (IC), integrating experimental biology and computational biology approaches in order to develop the foundation of a future predictive, preventive and personalized medicine.

The University of Luxembourg has the following vacancy at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) - Translational Medicine group: PhD in **Neuro**degeneration/Inflammation.**

**Your Role...**:

- A particular focus will be the characterization of the role of the **metalloproteinase/disintegrin ADAM17** in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation
- Develop cellular models including differentiation of iPS cells as well as use of immortal and primary cell lines to experimentally approach the hypotheses
- Analyze and interpret results and data obtained, liaise with computational biology experts and prepare result report documentation
- Write regularly progress reports, prepare document research projects, contribute to manuscripts from scientific results, prepare presentations for internal and external scientific meetings and eventually grant proposals

**What we expect from you**:

- MSc, MD or equivalent diploma in natural sciences (preferably medicine, human biology, biochemistry)
- Knowledge of molecular biology and medical (patho)physiology
- Good self-organisational and communication skills for a small team
- Flexibility and ability to travel to cooperation partner within the greater region (UniGR)
- Basics in laboratory research including handling/experimentation with laboratory animals desirable
- Experience in or previous Exposure to bioinformatics would be an asset
- Fluency in English mandatory, and good level of French and German is desired

**In Short...**:

- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Employee and student status
- Job Reference: UOL05325

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38028 (full time)

**How to apply...**:
Applications should be submitted online and include:

- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Contact information of 2 references

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

**In return you will get**:

- **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
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