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Forma di lavoro(Valid from 05/02/2024 to 30/06/2024)
Language: English (UK)
Location Belval
Country: Luxembourg
Organisation data: LCSB
Job Number: UOL06232
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Duration 12 Month
Schedule Type: Full Time
Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week
Expected Start Date: 01/03/2024
Functions: Postdoctorant
Job (internal): Postdoctoral researcher
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.
We are looking for a qualified candidate to reinforce the scientific management as well as the coordination of activities of key national and international projects in the Translational Neuroscience (TN) group, (with a focus on EPND https://epnd.org).
Your Role...
The TN group, headed by Prof. Dr. Rejko Krüger, is bridging the gap between fundamental research and clinical care, to help citizens affected by neurodegenerative diseases via earlier diagnosis, precision therapies and effective prevention in Luxembourg and beyond. Fundamental research focuses on patient-based induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-derived neuronal models to elucidate the molecular and cellular alterations contributing to neurodegeneration, with a focus of Parkinson’s disease. The clinical research focus is part of the National Centre for Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD https://parkinson.lu/) in the context of which people with neurodegenerative diseases, people at risk for neurodegeneration, and healthy subjects from Luxembourg and the Greater Region are recruited for cohorts and can directly contribute to translational research. Thus, the research strategy embeds the “from bed to bench to bedside” approach.
The TN group manages national and international projects which are aimed at creating impact for patients and citizens in Luxembourg and beyond, and translating this successful approach into new transversal projects in biomedicine.
Tasks / activities
- Support the Principal Investigator in coordinating the scientific development, execution, delivery and budget monitoring of national and international research projects
- Ensure the timely execution of the research activities, including international collaborations
- Coordinate national and international meetings related to the research projects
- Guarantee that scientific activities and results are effectively communicated within the scientific and healthcare communities in Luxembourg and internationally
- Develop scientific reporting to the national and international funding agency and internal stakeholders
- Be involved in the establishment, writing and coordination of large projects and stakeholder management within consortia
- Be engaged in outreach activities to raise public awareness and support fundraising to gain further financial support by public and private funders
What we expect from you…
The successful candidate is proactive, reliable, diplomatic, and a team player. The ability to work in a fast-paced international academic environment with strong attention to detail is essential. As a self-starter, working with minimum supervision, you will take ownership of your tasks and strive to provide a high level of service.
- PhD degree in the natural/life sciences or clinical research plus work experience in data management, with a focus onProject Management (at least 3 years)
- Solid stakeholder management at national and international level and strong communication skills
- Motivated and flexible organizer and manager
- Reliable, efficient, and proactive in your work
- Excellent understanding of data management requirements
- Ability to quickly adapt and effectively organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a highly dynamic environment with attention to detail and accuracy
- Good understanding on how to submit proposals to answer national and international call for proposal
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written skills in English. Additional knowledge of German, French or Luxembourgish is considered an asset
- High-level competency in MS Office
- Knowledge on patient cohort design is considered an asset
Here’s what awaits you at the LCSB...
- Excellent work environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, laboratory and administrative support
- Truly connected. We work together with hospitals and research institutes on a national and international level as well as industrial partners. Connection between science and society is very important to us. From our school lab – the Scienteens Lab – to the different outreach activities and collaborative partnerships with patient associations, we love to listen to society’s needs and share our passion for science
- Be part of a multicultural team. At the LCSB we have more than 50 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking activities and more
Find out more about us!
In Short...
- Contract type: Befristeter Vertrag 12 Monat
- Work hours: Full Time 40.0 Stunden pro Woche
- Location: Belval
- Job reference: UOL06232
The yearly gross salary for every Postdoctoral Researcher at the UL is EUR 83099 full time
How to apply...
Applications should be submitted online and include:
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Cover letter with your motivation to join our group, how you fit in the group and most recent work experiences
- Names and addresses of 3 referees
Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.
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 …
- Find out more about the University
- Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University
About the University of Luxembourg...
University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was founded in 2003 and has 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.
For further enquiries, please contact the TN management team at LCSB-NEU-PM@uni.lu
