Opening position at Université Paris-Diderot (Paris, France) 24 month POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP.
Research
Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide for which clinicians lack therapeutic strategies. Oxidative stress is a well-known contributor to ischemic stroke damage. Besides neuronal loss, oxidative stress is also implicated in vessel damages, inducing cerebral hemorrhage, a major stroke complication. The current anti-oxidant strategies however have failed their translation into clinics. The goal of the ANR sponsored project ICONS (Innovative Polymer Coated Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for Stroke Treatment) is to develop anti-oxidant nanoparticles of cerium oxide coated with innovative polymers for neuronal and vascular protection following stroke. The outcome of the project will be the knowledge of the potential of innovative nanoparticles as therapeutic agents for stroke.
Context
The post-doctoral position is funded from the Agence Nationale de la Recherche for 24 months (starting 2016). The work will be performed at the University Paris-Diderot (Paris 7). In the postdoctoral work, emphasis will be on nanoparticle synthesis, coating and functionalization. Up-to-date polymer architectures received from the company Specific Polymers (www.specificpolymers.fr) will be used. Motivated candidates should have a solid expertise in physical chemistry and/or material science, with a good knowledge of nanoparticles and polymers. Experimental techniques used will be scattering, spectrometry, calorimetry and microscopy. For cellular assays, experience with cell culture and nanotoxicity will be appreciated.
If prospective applicants would like to discuss the post informally, please contact :
Dr. Jean-François Berret and Pr. Isabelle Margaill
Send applications to above emails, include CV with names and addresses of two referees / motivation letter required
Université Paris-Diderot
Laboratoire Matière et Systèmes Complexes UMR 7057,
10 rue Alice Domon et Léonie Duquet, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
email jean-francois.berret@univ-paris-diderot.fr phone : +33 1 57 27 61 47
Université Paris-Descartes
Unité Pédagogique Physiologie Humaine et Expérimentale, EA4475 Pharmacologie de la Circulation Cérébrale, Faculté de Pharmacie de Paris 4 avenue de l'Observatoire, 75006 Paris
email isabelle.margaill@parisdescartes.fr phone : +33 1 53 73 97 83
- Postdoctoral position University Paris 7
