POSTDOC (COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE / SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE)

Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development is a Research Institute within the Łukasiewicz Research Network, one of the largest research network in Europe. The Institute focuses on development of new technologies, resulting from basic and applied research performed on the site which, in turn, are to serve as a basis for innovative solutions for the corresponding industries. The strategy of the constant growth is based on recruiting excellent scientists to lead highly ambitious and challenging projects in competitive and emerging fields of modern science.
The Center is located on a beautiful historical campus of Pracze in Wroclaw (Southwestern Poland). It currently employs more than 250 scientists and support staff in 3 research Centers (Life Science & Biotechnology, Material Engineering, Population Diagnostics) supported by several Core Facilities (Imaging, Proteomics, Histology, Bioinformatics, etc..).

We currently seek applicants for
POSTDOC (COMPUTATIONALNEUROSCIENCE / SYSTEMSNEUROSCIENCE)

Location: Wrocław, Poland
Ref. no. PD/AK/2022

A position is available in the Group of Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence. We are a dynamically growing team within the Center of Life Sciences and Biotechnology. The work in our group closely parallels the activity of other teams which investigate neurobiological basis underlying neuropsychiatric disorders. Our multidisciplinary research aims to identify cell-autonomous pathways for better understanding of trait-specific neuropathologies and to propose novel therapeutical targets. For this purpose, we are employing state-of-the-art technologies, such as targeted genetic manipulation (viral vectors, Cre/lox, CRISPR), automated analysis of behavior, live structural and functional imaging in vitro and in vivo and multiomics data analysis.
In this project, we will correlate behavioral traits induced by stress with molecular profile of cells from various brain regions, upon selective genetic manipulation. Resulting data will be integrated with published databases for better understanding of the molecular basis of neuropsychiatric disorders and further processed for identification of new therapeutic targets.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher with extensive expertise in big data analysis and multidisciplinary data integration. The ideal candidate has a strong record of scientific publications, works independently and is capable of ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking.

Major responsibilities:
• Implementation of projects on the contribution of individual genes to molecular and physiological phenotypes related to neuropsychiatric disorders
• Active contribution to collaborative project across teams within our Center
• Data analysis, interpretation, integration and visualization
• Keeping an industry-standard work documentation
• Staying up to date with the recent achievements of the field
• Preparation of scientific articles and conference presentations
• Communication with our international collaborators from leading European institute focused on neuropsychiatry, as well as our industry partners

Expectations:
• PhD in the area of biostatistics, bioinformatics, neuroscience or related discipline; MSc supported by excellent track record is eligible
• Record of publications in applying computational tools to solve biological problems
• Knowledge of statistical methods in the context of biological systems
• Proficiency in Python / R / bash scripting
• Very good work organization skills
• Experienced to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills in English

Additional preferred skills
• Knowledge of cell biology
• Experience to work in interdisciplinary and translational projects
• Knowledge of mathematical methods applied for time-series data
• Strong interest in neuroscience

Our offer:
• Full Time contract on the position of Chef Specialist
• Competitive salary and social benefits
• Friendly environment of passionate researchers open for inspiring interactions and ready to help
• Scientific and organizational support, including rich data storage infrastructure
• Opportunity for the active exchange of working pipelines with international collaborators within academia (e.g. Paris Brain Institute, Max Planck Institute for Psychiatry, Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam) and top pharma companies (e.g. Boehringer Ingelheim)

Candidates are requested to submit:
• 1-page cover letter explaining the reasons of interest to join our team.
• Curriculum Vitae outlining scientific interests, research achievements, a record of publications, future personal goals and extra-scientific passions.
• 1-2 reference letters.

Please send your resume via link:
https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=661096ef3636410bb28610ed00095490

Application deadline: till 27th of November, 2022

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