Assistant Professor 135.2024

17 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

17 May 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: CatchT21: Deciphering molecular basis of RNA amplification in pathogenesis of Trisomy 21, OPUS 24 K/NCN/000303

Project description:

The research group is located at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Krakow.

The aim of the projectis to undersand gene expression regulation in response to abnormal DNA content, using trisomy of ch21 as a model. The selected candidate will investigate how transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of RNA change in cells with additional chr21 and identify identify key genes involved in this process. The project will use iPS cells, modern functional genomics methods, molecular biology techniques and siRNA screens.

 

Planned duration of employment: 42 months

Expected date of employment commencement: June 2024

 

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 successful candidate’s daily tasks will include:
1. Planning and conducting experimental work and documenting it in the electronic lab book
2. Close collaboration with a PhD student.
3. Presenting results internally and at conferences, writing publications.
4. Staying up to date with relevant papers.
5. Participation in organizing laboratory work.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
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

Eligibility and project criteria:

The candidate must meet requirements of "Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects”, that is:
• obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or in the period of 7 years before January 1, 2024 (This period may be extended by a time of long-term (in excess of 90 days) documented sick leaves or rehabilitation leaves granted on account of being unfit to work. In addition, the period may be extended by the number of months of a child care 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.)
• Dr Magdalena Masłoń was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of candidate’s doctoral dissertation.
• 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.

Candidate’s profile:
1. Several years of experience in the molecular biology or cell biology lab.
2. Good to have: bioinformatics skills and/or experience in CRISPR/Cas9 technology, microscopy, genomics
3. At least one first-author paper
4. Ability to work in a team, a respectful and kind attitude to team members.
5. Motivation, passion, creativity, ability to independently plan work
6. Great presentation skills.
7. Fluent command of English

 

Specific Requirements

Required application documents:

1.resume,
2.personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,
3.copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,
4.information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
5.declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
6.statement under Article 113 of the Law on higher education and science,
7.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/konkursy

Additional application documents:

1. Cover letter
2. List of publications
3. Two recommendation letters from previous/ current academic referees

 

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 i.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: Assistant Professor OPUS 24_post doc1_135.2024

Deadline for submission of applications: 17.05.2024

Expected date of the selection procedure settlement: 07.06.2024

Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedure: by e-mail

Questions: for further information please contact e-mail address: [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