59975-Clinical Research Fellow -ΚΑ 11411

Organisation/Company

University of Crete

Department

Research Commitee (ELKE)

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Greece

Application Deadline

8 Jan 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Athens)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The aim of this project is to develop novel preclinical treatment interventions to address the early onset of the neurodegenerational disorders of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, along with cell and animal models and biomarkers for this purpose. In this context the successful applicant will be asked to a) thoroughly clinically assess patients with Parkinson’s disease on the island of Crete via a structured interview and using numerous standardized scales, b) collect biological samples of patients with Parkinson’s disease, including blood, urine, cerebrovascular fluid or other, c) perform DNA extraction from whole blood samples of Parkinson’s disease patients, and d) organize a database and a biobank of the enrolled Parkinson’s disease patients.

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Medical sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The successful applicant is required to: 1. be a trained Neurologist. 2. be a PhD candidate in Medical Schoοl in the domain of Neuroscienes. The PhD should focus on Parkinson’s disease. 3. have professional experience on the laboratory technique of DNA extraction (minimum of 6 months). 4. have professional experience on Parkinson’s disease (minimum of 2 years after acquiring the Medical degree). 5. have excellent knowledge of English language. 6. have publications in international journals (minimum of 5).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

GREEK

Level

Excellent

Internal Application form(s) needed
APPLICATION FORM_1.pdf
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Additional Information
Selection process

Candidates who meet at least the requested qualifications of the call, will be in invited to an interview, which will take place upon notification by the Evaluation Committee

Additional comments

Interested candidates can submit their applications via email: [email protected] Applications must include:  Application form signed, Curriculum Vitae signed  and  all the Supporting documents proving the qualifications (e.g. basic degree, other degrees, proof of working and/or research experience, contracts etc.).

Candidates who do not meet the necessary qualifications of the Call are excluded.

Qualifications mentioned in the application or CV but not documented/proven will not be taken into account in the evaluation.

Selection procedure: Applications will be evaluated by a 3-member committee . In the case candidates are invited for an interview, they will either be invited to participate in person or via teleconference.

The results of the selection will be announced on the website of ELKE-UOC (https://www.elke.uoc.gr/ )

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERISTY OF CRETE

Country

Greece

State/Province

CRETE

City

HELAKLION

Postal Code

70013

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Crete

City

Heraklion

Website

https://www.elke.uoc.gr/news/post/9519

Street

University Campus, Voutes

Postal Code

70013

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED