Assistant profesor

Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Mar 2024

9 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Warsaw University of Technology
Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

10 Mar 2024 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
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

The research topics will be related to the implementation of the project: “Development of a microfluidic model of the blood-brain barrier to study changes in its permeability using electroporation - a new tool for assessing the effectiveness of therapeutic procedures used in neurodegenerative diseases”. In vitro models obtained using microfluidic systems can be a useful tool in examining changes in the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, because it is quite easy to obtain a microenvironment in them that mimic in vivo conditions. Additionally, application of microsystems in in vitro research allow to eliminate variable conditions, that occur during animal research. The aim of the research will be to develop a model of the blood-brain barrier enabling real-time measurement of changes in its permeability as a result of the application of electrical impulses (using an electric field to change the integrity of the blood-brain barrier).

This work will include:

  • development of a microsystem design for testing the assisted transport of compounds across the blood-brain barrier;
  • selection of materials and methods of microsystem fabrication;
  • selection of electroporation parameters carried out in a microsystem based on the blood-brain barrier model;
  • development of methods for visualization and quantitative analysis of compound transport;
  • study of the transport of selected compounds used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Requirements
Research Field
Technology » Biotechnology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should have a PhD degree in biology, biotechnology or related field. The candidate is expected to have experience in at least two of the research directions listed below:

  • research conducted on various types of cell cultures;
  • fluorescent and immunofluorescent staining of cells and their microscopic observation;
  • conducting biological tests used to assess the viability and metabolic activity of cells;
  • conducting research with lab-on-a-chip systems.

His/her scientific achievements should be documented by the authorship of papers  related to the profile of the announced research position. Capability of leading independent research activity is a necessary.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
POLISH
Level
Excellent

Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Additional comments

Ilona Grabowska-Jadach D.Sc., M.Sc., Eng., Gmach Chemii, ul. Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warszawa, e-mail: [email protected]


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Medical Biotechnology
Country
Poland
City
Warsaw
Postal Code
00-664
Street
Noakowskiego 3
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
City

Warsaw
Website

http://www.pw.edu.pl
Street

Plac Politechniki 1
Postal Code

00-661
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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