Profile :
PhD in neuroscience or other appropriate field
Experience in optical or electrophysiological approaches
FELASA C or equivalent certification for animal research
Fluency in written and spoken English
Applicants must demonstrate a strong work ethic, conviction to carry through complex projects, ability to think creatively, and ability to work well in a team, including good communication skills. Applicants must also demonstrate competence in writing scientific papers independently.
Position : The postdoctoral/research fellow will conduct experiments in transgenic animal models and in vitro cellular models to investigate the role of perineuronal nets (PNNs) in neural plasticity after injury. Methods will include optical and electrophysiological recording, immunohistochemistry, and classical and virus-mediated tracing techniques. Experience in basic molecular biology techniques will be considered positively.
The Lab : The position is in the Laboratory of Neural Development and Optical Recording (NDEVOR), headed by Professor Joel C. Glover, physically located at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Oslo and affiliated with the Norwegian Center for Stem Cell Research at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital. The position has a duration of 3 years and will be supervised directly by Professor Glover (joel.glover@medisin.uio.no)
Application : All applicants must apply through WebCruiter and include
Application letter
CV summarizing all relevant experience
Full list of publications
Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (include brief information of relation)