Call for Researchers in Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction Biology, University of Concepcion, Chile.

The Laboratories of Neurophysiology and Genetic and Molecular Psychiatry at the University of Concepcion, in the Programa en Neurociencia, Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (NEPSAM) -UdeC want to identify young scientists, based on gender equally, to study the role of genetic conditions in psychiatric and mental states and the role of signaling in alcoholism and drug addiction.

Psychiatric Epidemiologist.  Will conduct research in all areas of research of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Department and NEPSAM (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=vicente+b+concepcion&sort=date, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Saldivia+s+concepcion&sort=date ).

Molecular biologist. Will participate in all aspects of research and development in the Genetic and Molecular Psichiatry lab. He(she) will carry out research in the molecular genetic area with emphasis on psychiatry and mental health and additions of the highest quality. In charge of cloning, sequencing, genotification, mutation and expressing proteins of interest to the research carried out.

Neuroscientist. Will conduct research in all areas of research of the Neurophysiology Laboratory. In charge of characterizing effects and mechanisms of action of active biomolecules in the nervous system.

It is expected that all scientists will develop a rich level of collaborations, including the application for extramural funding (ANID, others).

The positions are well suited for proactive, goal-oriented, recently graduated Ph.D.s with experience in two or more techniques previously mentioned. The selected applicants are expected to be able to work in a collaborative manner and be productive publishing results in ISI Journals. They will participate on limited teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

If you are interested please contact Professor Luis G. Aguayo at the earliest time possible at one of the following emails: laguayo@udec.cl, luisagua@gmail.com writing “Academic Position” in the subject.

Additional reference for upcoming opportunities :  https://ayuda.anid.cl/hc/es/articles/360022530452-Postulación-Convocatoria-Nacional-Concurso-Subvención-a-la-Instalación-en-la-Academia-2021

Please include CV and the areas of interest, letters of recommendations and the names of three references to be contacted.

Publication date: June 30, 2022