Assistant in the Microscopic Imaging Laboratory

4 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences

Department

Microscopic Imaging Laboratory, Center for the Development of New Pharmacotherapies of the Central Nervous System – CEPHARES IP PAS

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other
Biological sciences » Other
Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

21 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

4 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Candidate for the position of an assistant in the Microscopic Imaging Laboratory, Center for the Development of New Pharmacotherapies of the Central Nervous System – CEPHARES, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences (CEPHARES IP PAS)

 

KEYWORDS: fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, gene expression, gene editing systems, DNA damage/repair.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Development of research activities consistent with the scientific profile of the Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences;

Planning and conducting research experiments, realization of current scientific projects;

Preparation and archiving of research results;

Implementation of new research methods;

Preparing scientific projects and obtaining funds for research;

Strict adherence to the code of ethics of PAS employee;

Compliance with the regulations and directives operating in the IP PAS.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time employment contract;

Task-based working time system;

Research position with professional career development opportunities;

Access to latest research infrastructure, equipment and administrative support for projects;

Opportunity to conduct the research in a cooperation (internal, national and international), also in the field of commercial research;

Work in a scientific environment, without the requirement of didactic teaching.

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidate for the position of an assistant in the Microscopic Imaging Laboratory, Center for the Development of New Pharmacotherapies of the Central Nervous System – CEPHARES, Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, should meet the following criteria:

1. Doctoral degree in biological or related sciences;

2. At least 5 years of experience in advanced fluorescence and confocal microscopy techniques and in-vitro cultures;

3. Scientific achievements proven by publications in international journals;

4. Completed internships in scientific and industrial centers;

5. Knowledge of issues related to molecular biology, biophysics and cell biology, also in the context of the Central Nervous System;

6. Advanced knowledge of microscopic imaging techniques: confocal microscopy, high resolution microscopy, FRET, FRAP/FLIP, 2D/3D image analysis;

7. Very good, practical knowledge of biochemical and molecular techniques (including isolation of proteins and nucleic acids, molecular cloning, WesternBlot, ELISA, qRT-PCR, nucleic acid quality testing, immunohistochemistry / immunofluorescence) as well as knowledge of novel gene editing tools, working with viral vectors;

8. Practical experience in establishing and conducting in vitro cell cultures;

9. Very good knowledge of graphic programs (e.g. Image J, Imaris, Huygens, CorelDraw);

10. Basic knowledge of the R statistical environment;

11. Participation in the implementation of research projects, independent analysis and results interpretation, preparation of manuscripts, public presentation and discussion of results;

12. Motivation to expand knowledge and scientific career;

13. Willingness to conduct own research and scientific projects;

14. Ability to organize own and team work, responsibility  for assigned tasks;

15. Proficiency in English;

16. Impeccable ethical attitude.

 

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGE WOULD BE:

Proficiency in Polish.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Medical sciences » Other

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Other

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Selection process

Applications along with the required documentation should be sent in electronic form to the following e-mail address: [email protected] by March 21, 2024.

The title of the message should indicate which competition the application concerns "Competition – assistantin the Microscopic Imaging Laboratory CEPHARES IP PAS”.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Application for employment for the above-mentioned position together with a cover letter with a description of scientific interests;

List of information about the candidate in accordance with Appendix 1 to the Form;

Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment in accordance with Appendix 2 to the Form;

A copy of the doctoral diploma or a certificate of obtaining a doctoral degree;

Short self-presentation;

Contact details of persons who can provide information about the candidate and who agreed to be contacted;

Certificate of English language proficiency, if available;

Declaration of the primary workplace and affiliation of research and publication in accordance with Appendix 3 to the Form;

Information on the processing of personal data in accordance with Appendix 4 to the Form;

A declaration of impeccable ethical attitude in accordance with Appendix 5 to the Form.

Appendixes available at: http://if-pan.krakow.pl/pl/informacja-publiczna/oferty-pracy/pracownicy…

Additional comments

The winner of the competition will be selected from among those meeting the formal requirements based on the analysis of documents and possible interviews.

Please be advised that we will contact only selected candidates and we will not return the submitted documents.

 

Date of the competition announcement – March 4, 2024

Deadline for submitting applications – March 21, 2024

Date of the competition settlement - March 28, 2024

Website for additional job details

http://if-pan.krakow.pl/pl/informacja-publiczna/oferty-pracy/pracownicy-naukowi…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences

Country

Poland

City

Krakow

Postal Code

PL31343

Street

12 Smętna street

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Krakow

Website

http://www.if-pan.krakow.pl

Street

12 Smętna street

Postal Code

PL31343

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED