Research Technician - Lisboa, Portugal - Fundação Champalimaud

Fundação Champalimaud

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Lisboa, Portugal

há 3 semanas

Postado por:

João Santos

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Descrição

Research Technician at Neural Circuits Dysfunction Lab - CT Oct2023 NCDLab*:

Localização:
Centro Champalimaud
Entidade Empregadora: Fundação Champalimaud
Regime: Tempo Inteiro
Posição: Técnico
Início da Candidatura: 04 Ago

2023
Fecho de Candidatura:
25 Ago Train mice in operant tasks

Perform surgeries for chronic implantation of catheters in the stomach
Perform stereotaxic surgeries for virus injection and optical fiber implantation in the brain
Measure the activity of neurons using fiber photometry

Requirements:

Research Field

Neurosciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Specific Requirements:

Essential skills:
Experience in training rodents in operant tasks

Experience in stereotaxic surgeries for virus injections and optical fiber implantation.
Experience in perfusion and collection of mice brains
License from the DGAV to do experimental procedures in laboratory animals

Desirable skills that will also be considered

Experience in doing abdominal surgeries in mice for chronic implantation of catheters in the stomach
Experience in brain slicing, immunofluorescence labeling, slide mounting and microscope imaging.

Required Languages

Fluency in scientific English, both in written and oral expression

Benefits:

Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Remuneration

The monthly remuneration to be attributed starts at a base gross salary of 1.158 Euros, which may be increased with other funds, according to experience and performance.

Monthly meal allowance is set at 100 euros, which may be increased with other funds, according to experience and performance.

Maximum allowable duration

The employment contract is with an unknown term, and is expected to start within the 30 days after this call closing date.

Notwithstanding, the parties may, at any time, wish to celebrate a permanent employment contract.

The contract of employment resulting from this vacancy will expire due to the supervening, absolute and definitive impossibility of being given continuity if its respective funding is terminated without prejudice to the communication of its termination to the worker, in accordance with the provisions of article 345 of the Labor Code.

Eligibility criteria

Selection process

Evaluation Committee members

i. Joaquim Alves da Silva
ii. Ana B Fernandes
iii. Filipa Barros

Application materials

CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document).
Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalization of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal.

How to apply

The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission

This call reference is
:
CT Oct2023 NCDLab

Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, Lisbon, Portugal.

Notification of results

About Us

Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal.

The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre.

Lisbon's sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.

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