Assistant Professor of Biological Neurochemistry (Tenure Track)
We are looking forBiological neurochemistry is at the crossroads of chemistry and neuroscience. This young, emerging field adopts methods that are traditionally used in chemistry to apply them to biological systems. Relatively few scientists are currently working in this new, exciting field that offers ample opportunities to develop and apply novel chemical biology and/or medicinal chemistry methods to tackle relevant neuroscience questions in biology and medicine. This is expected to lead to groundbreaking novel insights in neuroscience and beyond. The ideal candidate for this position is a neuroscientist who has studied chemistry or biochemistry and uses chemical biology and biochemical approaches to study molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative or neurological diseases. The tasks of an Assistant Professor at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour and the Faculty of Science include research, education and management/organisation. We ask
We areYou will be appointed as a tenure-track assistant professor in the Donders Centre for Neuroscience (DCN), a top research institute in the Faculty of Science at Radboud University. As a researcher, you will be responsible for leading an independent research group, which includes establishing and maintaining an internationally competitive research program that fits within DCN, acquisition of research funding, and supervision and guidance of PhD students and scientific staff. Your teaching activities will be part of the Education Institute for Molecular Sciences, with a focus on the Master specialisations Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry of Life, and Neurobiology. DCN aims to understand the complex neural networks underlying perceptual, motor and cognitive brain functions. DCN studies these networks by experimental as well as computational approaches. DCN is part of the world-renowned Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. DCN consists of five departments: Neurophysics (headed by John Van Opstal), Neuroinformatics (headed by Paul Tiesinga), Neurophysiology (headed by Tansu Celikel), Molecular Animal Physiology (headed by Gerard Martens) and Molecular Neurobiology (headed by Erik Storkebaum). Thus, the DCN combines two research branches: Radboud University We want to get the best out of science, others and ourselves. Why? Because this is what the world around us desperately needs. Leading research and education make an indispensable contribution to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. This is what unites the more than 22,000 students and 5,000 employees at Radboud University. And this requires even more talent and collaboration. You have a part to play! We offer
Would you like more information?For more information about this vacancy, please contact: Apply directlyPlease address your application to the members of the Selection Committee and submit it, using the application button, no later than 6 July 2020, 23:59 Amsterdam Time Zone.
Written applications will be evaluated by the selection committee and shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview (hopefully on campus; if not possible due to the corona situation, by video conferencing), based on which a ranking will be made. The position will be offered to the applicant ranked first. We drafted this vacancy to find and hire our new colleague ourselves. Recruitment agencies are kindly requested to refrain from responding.
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