DOCTORAL and POST-DOCTORAL Fellow Positions
Position
Departamento de Genética Humana
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr.
Dr Ricardo Jorge, IP, Lisboa
The mRNA Metabolism Research Group opens two positions to be filled at doctoral
and post-doctoral level to work in the role of the human mRNA surveillance pathways
and their interplay with the translational process, involved in the post-transcriptional
post
control of gene expression in health and disease (cancer or genetic disorders).
The selected candidate will work in a young research group based at Departamento de
Genética Humana, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge,
Jorge Lisboa, which is
also part of the research unit Center for Biodiversity, Functional & Integrative
Genomics (BioFIG) from Faculdade de Ciências,
Ciências Universidade de Lisboa.
The candidates are required to apply to a 2013 FCT doctoral or post-doctoral
fellowship.
Methodological approaches: Molecular biology and biochemical techniques for
quantification and characterization of mRNAs
RNAs and interacting proteins, including
ribonuclease protection assays, RT-qPCR, Western blots, immunoprecipitations,
immunoprecipitation dual
luciferase assays and proteomics in cell cultures. Transcriptome
ranscriptome profiling by RNA-seq
and microarray methods.
Profile: These two positionss will be filled by two highly motivated student/researchers,
with excellent academic performance, holder of an MSc or PhD degree in
Molecular/Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry or related disciplines.
Preference: post-doctoral
doctoral fellow with experience in RNA techniques.
Requirements: Previous research experience demonstrated by scientific peer-reviewed
peer
publications (for post-doctoral
doctoral candidates) or very high academic performance.
performance The
candidates should be available for short lab-training
lab
abroad.
Application: Send by email to Luísa Romão ([email protected]
[email protected]) your
CV, publication list, motivation letter and two recommendation letters. Candidates
should indicate availability for a personal/telephone interview.
Deadline for the reception of applications:
applications June 23rd.
Duration: Dependent on the fellowship (post-doc:
(post
2-3 yrs, pre-doc:
doc: 4 yrs).
Amount: indexed to FCT fellowships (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.pt
http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/valores.phtml.pt).