The IMIR programme (http:/www.kuleuven.be/imir/) aims to develop novel approaches in small animal molecular imaging to advance understanding and monitoring of specific molecular processes related to human diseases. Within this programme we are developing optic fiber-based in vivo fluorescence imaging methods in rodent brain. We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to further develop this optical imaging modality with applications to neuronal stem cell biology and neurodegeneration in mouse models
The successful candidate will support, lead and further expand ongoing research projects and initiate new research projects which aim to further develop this optical imaging modality with applications for neuronal stem cell biology and neurodegeneration in mouse models. The candidate will cooperate with an international and multidisciplinary team of lab technicians, PhD students and postdocs. He/she will perform in vivo imaging experiments combined with behavioral tests and histological analysis, interpret the obtained results, report to the involved partners and disseminate results in oral presentations, peer reviewed publications and patent applications. The candidate is expected to help recruit funds to further drive this research.
Profile
Interested candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in biomedical sciences, biology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, biochemistry or similar. Advanced knowledge of in vivo optical imaging, microscopy, neuronal stem cell biology and neurodegeneration is an asset.
You can apply for this job via the online application tool
http://icts.kuleuven.be/apps/job
Closing date: 2013-05-04
Employment start date: 2013-09-02
Contract length: 1 year with possible extension
Institution: KU Leuven
Department: Neurosciences
Contact Information
Prof. Dr. Veerle Baekelandt
KU Leuven
Neurosciences
Kapucijnenvoer 33
3000 Leuven
Belgium
Phone: +32 16 336332
Fax: +32 16 336336
E-mail: Veerle.Baekelandt@med.kuleuven.be
Website: http://www.kuleuven.be/molmed/