The Doxakis lab at the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA) is seeking 2postdoctoral researchers, 2 PhD students, a technician, a bioinformatician/data manager, and a project managerto join a newly funded three-year international consortium focused on Parkinson’s disease (US-based funding).
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For informal pre-application enquiries, contact: Epaminondas Doxakis — edoxakis@bioacademy.gr
About the research project
This project addresses convergent mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease, focusing on interactions between RNA-binding proteins, α-synuclein, tau, and TDP-43 aggregation through stress granule dysfunction. Experimental work integrates iPSC-derived neuronal culture systems, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses, and in vivo validation in rodent models exposed to defined stressors and genetic perturbations.
The Athens team (coordinating site) contributes both mechanistic in vitro work and in vivo validation, with continuous data and methodological exchange across international partners.
Responsibilities
Positions are primarily research-based and include:
- Design and execution of experiments in neuronal systems and/or rodent models
- Molecular and cellular analysis of RNA regulation, protein aggregation, and stress responses
- Participation in multi-omics data generation and interpretation
- Integration of findings across experimental platforms
- Contribution to manuscripts and collaborative outputs
Work will involve either in vitro neuronal systems or in vivo rodent models, with coordination between the two arms.
Your profile
Candidates should be highly motivated and capable of working independently within a structured, collaborative environment. Relevant experience includes one or more of the following:
- Neurodegeneration research, preferably Parkinson’s disease
- RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, non-coding RNAs, or α-synuclein biology
- Neuronal culture systems or iPSC-derived models
- Rodent models, including stereotactic surgery and behavioral analysis (for in vivo roles)
- Molecular biology, imaging, and/or transcriptomic approaches
Fluency in oral and written English, strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and the capacity to work across experimental platforms are essential. A publication record appropriate to the career stage is expected.
Bioinformatician / Data Manager (PhD level)
This role combines data analysis and consortium coordination. The successful candidate will perform transcriptomic and multi-omics analyses, develop reproducible analytical pipelines, and support integration of datasets generated within the lab and across consortium sites.
Project Manager (PhD level)
The Project Manager is responsible for day-to-day coordination of consortium activities, including milestone monitoring, scientific and financial reporting, communication with international partners, and compliance with funding requirements. The role also includes scientific support duties: assisting with experiments, organizing data, contributing to reports and manuscripts, and supporting cross-team integration of outputs. A PhD-level background in biomedical sciences is required.
General information
- Location: Athens, Greece (BRFAA)
- Duration: up to 3 years
- Start date: June 2026
- Environment: international, collaborative, multi-site