Post-doc in Computational Biology

12 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jagiellonian University

Department

The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science

Research Field

Physics » Biophysics
Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

14 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

9 Jan 2024

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

In the developing organism cells proliferate, rearrange, and physically interact with other cells in the growing tissue. Chemical signals spread through the tissue to specify spatial patterns of different cell types with remarkable precision and reproducibility. Surprisingly little is known about how precision of this pattern is limited by cellular and mechanical factors in a growing tissue. The project will focus on understanding: how growth is related to patterning precision,  how cellular dynamics and biomechanical feedbacks are limiting patterning precision, and how global mechanical constraints acting on a growing tissue are affecting patterning precision.

The successful applicant will:

• work on developing methods for describing limits of patterning precision as a function of biophysical factors,
• derive predictions for the level of patterning precision expected in different vertebrate tissues,
• actively take part in group research activities,
• disseminate project results through publications, scientific conferences, research seminars and general audience talks.

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

• holding at least a doctoral degree;
• having relevant scientific achievements;
• taking active part in scientific life.

Specific Requirements

The position is aimed for applicants with strong theoretical background. The applicant should have:

• PhD in mathematics, physics, biophysics or similar,
• excellent academic track record,
• interest in the interdisciplinary aspect of the project,
• experience in ODEs, PDEs, stochastic calculus,
• proficiency in written and spoken English.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• interdisciplinary research realized in collaboration with experimental labs,
• research visits in foreign institutions and participation in international conferences,
• 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.

Additional comments

Required application documents:

scientific CV including list of publications,

personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,

copy 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/konkursy

The documents should be submitted to [email protected] . I encourage interested candidates to contact me in advance.

Website for additional job details

https://zagorskigroup.com/open-positions/
https://praca.bip.uj.edu.pl/documents/145868730/155032670/selection_procedure_a…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science

Country

Poland

City

Kraków

Postal Code

30-348

Street

Łojasiewicza 11

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Kraków

Website

http://www.fais.uj.edu.pl

Street

ul. Łojasiewicza 11

Postal Code

30-348

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED