Science Faculty

Postdoctoral Position in Pharmacology /Molecular Biology

The organic and medicinal chemistry laboratory at Instituto Teófilo Hernando,
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Autonomous University of Madrid,
is seeking an outstanding pharmacologist / Molecular biologist to be part of a
multidisciplinary team including organic chemists, pharmacologists, molecular
biologists, neuroscientists and medical doctors focusing in the development of novel
therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ictus). This Postdoctoral position is available from January 2015 subjected to Juan de la Cierva Fellow application currently open. Candidates must have obtained the Ph.D title between 01/01/2013 and 30/12/2017.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. The
candidate will be integrated in the advanced in vivo evaluation of effectiveness of lead
compounds as potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Particularly, we
are developing a new therapy for multiple sclerosis for which we have a traslational
preclinical development project funded by CaixaImpulse grant. Additionally the
appointee will have supervisory responsibilities for junior research group members,
and will also be encouraged to develop their own research projects. The ideal
candidate will have a Ph.D in pharmacology or Molecular Biology with a strong
publications/patent record to document his/her expertise. The candidate should have
extensive experience in Multiple Sclerosis related in vivo models, myelination
measurement and immune response evaluation. The sought candidate should have
excellent organization and time management skills plus the ability to plan, carry out,
and troubleshoot solving ability. Candidate experience in Alzheimer, Parkinson or Ictus
is not indispensable but will be highly valuable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The focus of this position is the in vivo models of Multiple Sclerosis with special emphasis in the immune response evaluation and efficacy
determination of novel lead candidates. The designed small molecules will be
completed to accomplish research milestones. The candidate will have part of
independence to develop his/her own ideas.

CONTACT: interested candidates should send, before Dec, 15th, 2017 a cover letter,
resume, a brief summary of past research experience, and the names of contact
information of at least three professional references via e‐mail to:

Rafael León, Ph.D
Instituto Teófilo Hernando
Autonomous University of Madrid
Organic and Medicinal chemistry laboratory
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
C/ Arzobispo Morcillo, 4
28029 Madrid
E‐mail: rafael.leon@inv.uam.es
Phone: (0034) 91 497 2766

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