Beschreibung: |
QPS Austria GmbH is a successful international full-service contract research organization (CRO) in the area of preclinical and clinical research. At our location in Grambach near Graz we are searching for a highly motivated
PhD Student
(30 hour/week)
For the project: “Validation of three different ASD mouse models for efficacy analyses of newly developed serotonin multi-target drugs.” The project will be performed in cooperation with the University of Graz and the University of Bari, Italy.
Your Responsibilities and Tasks:
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Treatment of mice using different routes
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Behavioral tests for repetitive behavior, social deficits, activity and anxiety
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Plan, perform, analyze and report animal experiments as well as histological and biochemical tests of brain tissues
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3-month stay abroad at cooperating laboratory in Italy to perform HPLC analyses
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Preparation of scientific posters and publications
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Visit of scientific conferences
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Presentation of data at in-house meetings and at the University of Graz
Your profile:
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Master’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent
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Strong background in animal treatment and animal behavioral tests
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Experience in histological analyses and protein biochemistry preferred
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Fluent in written and spoken English
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Experienced user of Microsoft Office, Graph Pad Prism, Reference Manager or EndNote
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Able to work independently
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Good team player
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Self-motivated
What we offer:
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Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team in an internationally active company
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For that 30 hour/week position we offer € 2.162,40 gross per month. The position is limited to 3 years. Start of the project is October 1st, 2019
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Meal vouchers / Daily fresh fruits and free coffee/tea
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Flexible working hours
Please send your complete application documents, including CV, cover letter describing your area of expertise and motivation and certificates to mateja.barisic@qps.com. For more information please visit www.qpsneuro.com |