Call for Research Assistant position (post-doc) in the Adsorption research group

21 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

21 Jun 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

15 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

KSN 4/2024

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

No

Offer Description

• Employer: Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
• Research field:
  • Chemistry > physical chemistry 
• Researcher profile: R2, R3
• Deadline for the applications: 21.06.2024, at 15:00 GTM+1 
• Place: Poland, Krakow 
• Type of Contract: 12  months with the possibility of extension
• Job Status: full time  
• Working hours/week: 40  
• Start of employment: 15.07.2024  
• Keywords: nanoparticles for drug delivery, functionalization of nanoparticles, protein corona,  biological membrane, oncological and neuroprotective drugs,

 

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland invites applications for a position of a Research Assistant (post-doc) in the “Adsorption” research group. The successful Candidate will take part in research activities, which are a part of the NCN (National Science Centre) research project OPUS 21 2021/41/B/ST5/02233 “Structure and Function of Protein Corona at the Nanoparticles Interface”. 

The candidates who meet the conditions stated in the act “Ustawa o Polskiej Akademii Nauk” dated 30 April 2010 (Dz.U. 2018 poz. 1475 z póź. zm.), art 89. Ust. 4 for the position of Research Assistant are encouraged to apply for the position.   

The successful Candidate, under a supervision of the project leader, will work on developing active nanocarriers based on nanoparticles for oncological and neuroprotective therapy. The project implementation includes extensive cooperation with research centers in Poland and abroad.

 

The Research Assistant will be responsible for:  

• Development of active nanocarriers based on nanoparticles for oncological and neuroprotective therapy; 
• Conducting experimental studies on the characteristics of the model membrane using a wide range of physicochemical methods; 
• Controlling the effectiveness of nanoparticle internalization in model membrane systems; 
• Control of the structure and function of the protein corona for selected nanocarriers and its impact on the effectiveness of internalization in dedicated cell systems; 
• Archiving and processing of experimental data, as well as preparation of publications in high-impact factor journals; 
• Handling bibliographic databases (eg. Mendeley); 
• Cooperation with other project contractors and supervision over M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Biophysics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience in conducting scientific research in the field of physicochemistry, especially related to the stability of colloidal systems (proteins, peptides, polyelectrolytes), confirmed publication record the journals from the Journal Citation Reports lists (0-10 points). The minimum required: 3. 
• Experience in the field of advanced physicochemical methods for characterization of nanoparticle systems (among others DLS, FTIR, NMR, CD, SAXS)(0-10 points). The minimum required: 3. 
• Experience in experimental studies on the characteristics of the structure of functional layers (among others SPR, QCM-D, EIS, CV) (0-10 points). The minimum required: 3. 
• Knowledge of programming basics ( Python, Matlab, Linux) will be an asset (0-5 points)  
• Fundamental knowledge of the theoretical description of the protein systems. Knowledge of computational techniques (Molecular Dynamic Simulations) will be an asset (0-5 points). 
• Experience as a leader (manager) of a research project (0-5 points).

 

The minimum number of points of the successful Candidate: 30. 

Specific Requirements

An application should contain:   

• a letter of application;  
• “Consent to the processing of personal data for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment process” in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on the protection of personal data (t.j. Dz. U. z 2016 r. poz. 922, z 2018 r. poz. 138, 723.) [FORM ] and “Information obligations – recruitment of a perspective employee/collaborators”  confirming acquainting with its content [FORM ] (both documents filled and signed by the Candidate); 
• a copy of Ph.D. degree certificate; 
• full CV (including information on maternal leaves, voluntary work, and periods of work in the industry);  
• at least two current opinions on the Candidate given by precious supervisors, preferentially an independent researcher; 
• list of scientific achievements (scientific papers, research and implementation projects, grants, conferences etc.). 
• report on the Candidate’s scientific interests and research aims taking into consideration reference to the subject of the project (an A4 page). 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

The gross salary 8000 PLN/month (roughly 1700 Euro/month) depending on the Candidate’s experience. 

During the employment period, the candidate shall not receive any other remuneration from the funds allocated as direct costs of research projects financed under NCN calls and from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with its registered office outside of Poland. 

Eligibility criteria

• Research experience documented by scientific publications in journals enlisted in JCR or patents and conference presentations.  
• Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines: chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biophysics, materials engineering, or similar obtained not earlier than 7 years before the engagement in the project (this period might be longer due to family reasons (according to NCN rules).*   

* A new postdoc contract is reserved for a person who has obtained their Ph.D. within 7 years of joining the project. This period may be extended by a period of long-term (in excess of 90 days) documented sick leaves or rehabilitation leaves granted on account of 13 being unfit to work. In addition, the period may be extended by the number of months of childcare leave granted pursuant to the Labour Code and, in the case of women, by 18 months for every child born or adopted, whichever manner of accounting for career breaks is preferable. 

• Ph.D. degree has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post or they have completed a continuous and evidenced post-doctoral fellowship of at least 10 months in another institution than the host institution for the project and in another country than the one in which they have been conferred a Ph.D. degree. 

Selection process

• Applications should be sent in electronic form to: [email protected] with the subject title „Adsorption– post-doc – KSN 4/2024”   

• Deadline for applications: 21.06.2024 at 15:00 GMT+1.   

• If you are interested, please contact the project manager, who can provide additional information: prof. Barbara Jachimska, e-mail: [email protected]  

• In the case of candidates with equivalent qualifications or a need for further clarification of information provided selected candidates will be asked to participate in an on-line interview.   

• Based on the awarded points, a ranking list of candidates will be created. 

• The competition will be settled by 05.07.2024.   

• The candidates will be notified of the results. The employment will proceed in accordance with the rules of the Labour Code for 12 months.  

Additional comments

The Institute has adapted to the needs of the disabled. The Institute does not provide accommodation. 

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission in recognition of ongoing commitment to adopt the principles of The European Charter for Researchers (ECR) and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (CCRR) fully supports and applies open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R) procedures. The Institute is dedicated to implementing and strengthening the OTM-R policy as one of the pillars of the ECR and CCER and one of the crucial components of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R ). 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Country

Poland

City

Krakow

Postal Code

30-239

Street

Niezapominajek

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Krakow

Website

https://ikifp.edu.pl/en/

Street

Niezapominajek 8

Postal Code

30-239

E-Mail

[email protected]

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