Postdoctoral Investigator Position Available

>CENTRO DE BIOLOGIA CELULAR
>UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO
>
>POSTDOCTORAL INVESTIGATOR POSITION
>
>The University of Aveiro has acquired an
>international reputation as one of the most
>innovative research institutions in
>Portugal.  In recent years several new groups
>have stimulated the development of Biomolecular
>Health Sciences at the Centre for Cell Biology
>(CBC). Presently, the CBC has ca. 40
>investigators organized around four mains areas:
>Signal Transduction, Neuroscience, Organelle
>Biogenesis and Biochemistry of Stress. There is
>significant multidisciplinarity and frequent
>in-house collaboration on specific research themes.
>
>A goal of the CBC is to strengthen and expand
>current research activities in molecular and
>cellular biomedical sciences and technologies
>through the recruitment of investigators of
>international standing.  Applicants should have
>a PhD in biomolecular and cellular areas related
>to the Health Sciences.  Research expertise in
>neuronal signal transduction, aging,
>neurodegenerative diseases, and advanced
>microscopy techniques are priorities.  The
>successful candidate will develop collaborative
>projects that bridge a number of areas of
>expertise and approaches that have been
>developed in the CBC laboratories.  We are
>seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral
>investigator and offer a 5 year contract
>(candidates of all nationalities are encouraged
>to apply). Ideal applicants should have at least
>3 years of post-doctoral experience and a strong
>publication record. The appointment is subject
>to prior approval by the Fundação para a Ciência
>e Tecnologia  (the Portuguese funding organization).
>
>Applications from candidates working in any area
>of Molecular Biomedicine are welcome,
>particularly those focusing on Neuronal Signal
>Transduction and/or Neurodegenerative
>Diseases.  Expertise in the application of basic
>findings to diagnostics and therapeutics may be
>desirable.  The successful applicant will join
>an existing Research Group at the CBC, working
>in coordination with other investigators, but
>will be expected to develop independent
>research.  That is, he/she will have the
>opportunity of initiating his/her own projects
>within the strategic research priorities of the
>host group.  After an initial period, the
>successful applicant will be expected to obtain
>research funding through applications to
>national and international funding agencies, and
>will be expected to supervise PhD students and
>junior post-doctoral researchers.  The CBC and
>the University have excellent research
>facilities and there is the possibility of
>further developing existing laboratory resources
>through application to the FCT and other funding agencies.
>
>Applicants should have a PhD Degree and, at
>least, 3 years of research experience at
>post-doctoral level. Key requirements are
>excellence in research and the capability to
>develop independent research initiatives,
>particularly in biomolecular health
>sciences.  Applications, including a full CV,
>list of publications, at least three references,
>and a brief outline of their proposed research
>objectives for the next 5 years should be sent
>to Prof. Edgar F. da Cruz e Silva, Centro de
>Biologia Celular, Universidade de Aveiro,
>3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal, to whom informal
>inquiries may also be directed (cbc@bio.ua.pt).
>
>The deadline for applications is September 30th.
>A candidate shortlist may be drawn and selected
>applicants invited for an interview, seminar
>presentation, and discussion of their perspectives for future research work.