Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Universidad de Alcalá
- Department: Systems Biology
- Research Field: Neurosciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2027 - 15:00 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 37.5
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Mar 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
The offer includes a full-time temporal position for working in a research project directed to study the spinal circuits that are recruited following the optogenetic activation of various subpopulations of nociceptive afferent neurons, and to develop an ex vivo sensitization model using adequate patterns of optogenetic activation.
The tasks to be performed include the surgical extraction of mouse spinal cord for ex vivo use. Conducting electrophysiological recordings in the spinal cord in various genetically modified mouse models to analyse the role of different nociceptor subpopulations in sensitization. The use of optogenetics will allow the manipulation of the activity of specific neuronal populations using light. Activities also include all tasks related to the analysis and publication of the experimental results.
All procedures are fully implemented in the laboratory and are performed routinely.
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field: Neurosciences » Neurobiology
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Neurosciences » Neurophysiology
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Neurosciences » Neuroinformatics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Doctorate in fields related to the research area: Neuroscience, biomedicine, neurophysiology, pain
Experience with electrophysiological recordings, particularly patch-clamp recordings.
Work with neural tissue ex vivo
Specific Requirements
Training course in Laboratory Animal Science for personnel working with animals for scientific purposes
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Good
- Research Field: Neurosciences
- Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
- Contract duration: 15 months
- Gross salary (bonus included): 2210 €/month (26520 € yearly total)
- Holidays: 30 calendar day per worked year
- Opportunity to develop your own ideas within the scope of the project
- Interest in exploring possible funding options to extend the contract and develop new research projects
Eligibility criteria
An internal commission will select the most adequate candidate for the position considering the previous experience on the techniques and procedures required, as well as the scientific trajectory in the field
Selection process
All received CVs will be examined by the commission and the best candidates could be contacted for a personal interview before the final decision.
Website for additional job details: https://www.uah.es/es/investigacion/servicios-para-el-investigador/convocatorias-IDI/buscador-convocatorias-IDI/?id=c_2025/00005/001/095_SPC https://www.uah.es/export/shared/es/investigacion/.galleries/documentos-investigacion/Guide-for-Submitting-Applications-on-the-RESEARCH-STAFF-PORTAL.pdf
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Universidad de Alcalá
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Madrid
- City: Alcalá de Henares
- Postal Code: 28805
- Street: Edificio Medicina, Campus Universitario
Contact
- State/Province: Madrid
- City: Alcala de Henares
- Website: https://www.uah.es/es/
- https://www.uah.es/es/investigacion/unidades-de-investigacion/grupos-de-investigacion/Neurobiologia-del-dolor-Neurobiology-of-pain/
- Street: Edificio de Medicina
- Postal Code: 28805
- E-Mail: ivan.rivera@uah.es
- Phone: +34 91 8854526