15 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology- Department
Administration- Research Field
Biological sciences » Other- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Poland- Application Deadline
31 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- 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
RECTOR of the Jagiellonian University announces a selection procedure for the position of an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Project title: Long non-coding RNAs in human pluripotent stem cells
Project description:
The successful postdoc candidate will work on an NCN-funded project to uncover the mechanism of action of selected human pluripotent stem cell-specific lncRNAs at molecular and cellular levels. Although over 170 000 human lncRNAs transcripts are reported in most recent releases of databases (e.g. NONCODE), only a part of those RNAs has been attributed a biological function based on specific experimental studies reported in the literature. Moreover, their interaction with binding partners (e.g. proteins) and mechanisms of action underlying their cellular functions are still far from being well understood. There is also a shortage of experimental data concerning lncRNA structure. The Postdoc will apply genome-wide techniques to identify proteins and genomic areas bound by lncRNAs in human-induced PSCs and during their differentiation. He or she will work in close collaboration with the PhD student who will focus on the in vitro characterization of these RNAs using structural biology and biochemical approaches.
The research group is based at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, in the lively and international city of Krakow, Poland.
Scope of duties:
According to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers.
The candidate's duties will be as follows:
• You will be responsible for the cell and molecular biology part of the project encompassing initially genome-wide and subsequently detailed identification of proteins and genomic areas bound by lncRNAs;
• You will contribute to lab organization activities;
• You will gain valuable mentoring experience, contributing to the supervision of the PhD student;
• You will also assist the PI in the preparation of project reports, as well as figures and manuscripts for publication.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:
- holding at least a doctoral degree;
- having relevant scientific achievements;
- taking active part in scientific life.
Additional requirements and expectations:
The ideal postdoc candidate will:
1. have at least 4-year experience in wet laboratory work, preferably involving cell and molecular biology;
2. have scientific background in one of the fields related to this project, e.g. molecular biology, cell biology, RNA biology, genomics, structural biology;
3. have experience in NGS data analysis or general bioinformatics or strong motivation to acquire it;
4. have experience in CRISPR/Cas9 technology (or willingness to acquire it);
5. have published at least one scientific article in a peer-reviewed journal as first author (If there is a special reason not to have a publication, e.g. long-term reviewing process, patent application, etc., please mention it in the application);
6. be highly motivated, independent at work and have a self-development attitude;
7. be able to work together with colleagues and collaborators as part of the team, to create an atmosphere of trust and respect;
8. be able to teach experimental techniques and scientific methodology to students;
9. have very good presentation skills and be proficient in spoken and written English;
10. fulfil requirements stemming from Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects, including:
a. obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or in 7 years before January 1, 2023. (This period may be extended by the time spent on long-term (over 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work. In addition, this period may be extended by the number of months of leave related to the care and upbringing of children granted on the terms set out in the Labour Law, and in the case of women - by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of indicating breaks in the scientific career is more favourable.),
b. obtained a doctoral degree in an entity other than Jagiellonian University, or completed at least 10-month, continuous and documented post-doctoral internship in an entity other than Jagiellonian University and in a country other than the country of obtaining the doctoral degree,
c. dr. Pabiś was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of the candidate’s doctoral dissertation.
Specific Requirements
Required application documents:
Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at:
https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/-nauczyciele
Additional application documents:
1. Motivation letter;
2. Two recommendation letters from previous/current supervisors;
3. List of publications.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university,
- cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,
- scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,
- access to research infrastructure,
- benefits in the form of a Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
- additional social benefits.
Selection process
The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate. The Candidate has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days from receiving the information about the results of the assessment.
The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University.
Additional comments
In the selection procedure, the Jagiellonian University follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.
Form of submission: by e-mail to the address: [email protected] , title: OPUS_24MP_Post-doc - Name and Last Name
Expected date of the selection procedure settlement: 12.04.2024
For further information please contact by e-mail: [email protected]
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnologu, Jagiellonian University
- Country
- Poland
- Geofield
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- State/Province
Malopolska- City
Cracow- Website
https://mcb.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/- Street
Gronostajowa 7a- Postal Code
30-387
STATUS: EXPIRED
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