Assistant Professor

19 Jan 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

27 Feb 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: Structural basis of transmissible fluoroquinolone resistance

Project description:

The successful candidate will work on an NCN-funded project to uncover the molecular mechanisms of novel molecules able to interact with the enzyme DNA gyrase to both inhibit it and give resistance to fluoroquinolone antibiotics. This will uncover vital information about how gyrase works while also giving potential leads for development of new antibacterials to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance. While working on the project, you will use cryo-electron microscopy to study the interactions of proteins and peptides that bind to DNA gyrase including the fluoroquinolone resistance protein MfpA. You will learn relevant techniques of protein production and structural biology techniques, particularly cryo-EM. You will also have the opportunity to participate in in silico drug design, screening and activity testing. The project offers an opportunity to carry out basic molecular biology research (DNA topoisomerase biology) with a real-world impact (antimicrobial drug resistance). You will be working in the laboratory of Bionanoscience and Biochemistry, located at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (www.heddlelab.org ) in the beautiful 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 candidates duties will be as follows:
-You will take care of the main thrust of the project including biochemical and biophysical studies and cryo-EM sample preparation, data collection and analysis,
-You will also gain valuable mentoring experience, helping PhD student in their part of the project,
-You will also supervise daily work of technicians and help PI to prepare 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:

An ideal candidate should:

1. be highly motivated and interested in natural molecular machines structure and function;
2. have at least 4-year experience in wet laboratory work, preferably involving biochemistry or structural biology;
3. have scientific background in one of the fields related to this project, e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry/gyrase biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology or chemical biology; prior cryo-EM or TEM experience is a plus but not essential;
4. have published at least one scientific article in a peer-reviewed journal as the first author (If you have a special reason not to have a publication, e.g. long-term reviewing process, patent application, etc., please mention it in the application);
5. have a self-development attitude and desire to establish their scientific career in the topoisomerase/structural biology field;
6. be able to work together with colleagues and collaborators as part of the team, to create an atmosphere of trust and respect;
7. be able to teach experimental techniques and scientific methodology to the students;
8. be proficient in spoken and written English;                                                                                                                                                                                                                               9. 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 the period of 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 Marta Pabiś was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of candidate’s doctoral dissertation.

 

Specific Requirements

Required application documents:

resume,

personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,

scan of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,

information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,

declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,

statement under Article 113 of the Law on higher education and science,

statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University.

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. list of publications (along with the respective publishing houses and the number of pages), if applicable;
2. doctoral dissertation or habilitation dissertation review, if applicable;
3. a letter outlining your interest in the research project and why you think you are a suitable candidate;
4. recommendation concerning the candidate’s predisposition of research and teaching work, including the results of student surveys and evaluations, if the candidate was subject to such evaluation

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_20_post-doc - Name and Last Name

Expected date of the selection procedure settlement: 8.03.2024 at the latest

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

E-mail

[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