Postdoc position in monitoring glutamate fluctuations in brain tissue

The Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry employs around 100 people, including PhD students and postdocs. Research activities at the division includes the areas of physical chemistry, organic chemistry, nanotechnology and analytical chemistry.

Information about the research project
The research project that the scientist will be involved in is bringing novel enzyme based electrochemical biosensors for glutamate detection in neurotransmission. Here we will focus on applications for studying glutamate signaling in ex vivo brain tissue.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. This project involves preparation of microelectrode sensors for high temporal amperometric recording of glutamate with the aim to better understand glutamate neurotransmission at healthy and diseased cells. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of one year.

Qualifications
The candidate is expected to have a PhD exam with experience in Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry or Neurochemistry. Further, experience in preparation of microelectrodes/enzyme-based biosensors and applying them for amperometric or cyclic voltammetry recording of neurotransmitter release from sex vivo/in vivo brain tissue is needed. To be successful you also need to be highly motivated, have a independent problem-solving way of thinking combined with a interest of co-operation with others

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but if you have an interest in learning Swedish, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg.  
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200527 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 16 december, 2020

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Ann-Sofie Cans, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chalmers University of Technology, cans@chalmers.se

Information about the department:
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is the largest department at Chalmers and covers a large array of research from basic to applied. The fields of interest extend from DNA-research and biomaterials, solar cells and fuels, high temperature corrosion, and catalysis. The Department is heavily committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level in these areas. We have approximately 300 employees, divided into four research and one administrative division. We are situated at campus Johanneberg in the middle of Gothenburg. Our vision is “Through curiosity and knowledge towards a sustainable world”.

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