Postdoc for a 2-year position in dopamine biology

6 months ago

København, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 2-year position in dopamine biology commencing 1 February 2023 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and research
We are a research group of about 20 people working on dopamine biology and on diseases characterized by dysfunctional dopamine homeostasis such as parkinsonism, ADHD, addiction and obesity. We employ a broad spectrum of techniques ranging from classical pharmacological and biochemical methods to advanced imaging (), mouse behaviour, chemogenetics and optogenetics. We strive to work interdisciplinary and have a diverse group of specialized team members in addition to working with many both national and international collaborators within the field (see also ).

Your job
The postdoctoral project is focused on how fast dopamine release dynamics are coupled across brain regions to discrete behavioural outputs in mice. Experiments will be carried out both on wild type mice and genetic mouse models of dopamine-related disease including parkinsonism and ADHD. Methods will primarily involve virus-mediated expression of genetically encoded sensors together with multiregion fiber photometry and selected behavioural assays. These approaches will be further combined with optogenetic and chemogenic techniques for specific manipulation of neuronal activity.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Important experience and skills:

You have a PhD neuropharmacology or equivalent About 3 years of prior post-doc experience Experience with stereotactic surgery in mice Experience with fiber photometry measurements and data analysis Experience with microdialysis Experience with mouse behaviour relevant for the dopamine system Expertise knowledge on and an active interest in the dopamine system and dopamine pharmacology Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams Excellent English skills written and spoken Project planning and conceptualization

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories situated in the Maersk Tower.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 Febuary 2023 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Professor Ulrik Gether . Foreign applicants may find this link useful: (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page). CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 13 November 2022, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

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