Postdoctoral Researcher

Position in the project: Postdoctoral Researcher

Scientific discipline: cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry

Job type: Full-time position, contract of employment

Remuneration: 6500-8500 PLN net/month

Position starts on: 1st January 2022

Maximum period of contract: 31st of Oct 2022 with the possibility of extension

The project is carried out within the International Research Agendas Programme of the Foundation for Polish Science. For more details about the position please visit: https://www.imol.institute/about-us

Institution: "ReMedy" International Research Agenda Unit, IMol PAS

Project leader: Agnieszka Chacińska and Magda Konarska, Directors of ReMedy

Project title: “Regenerative Mechanisms for Health”,

Subproject: “Evaluation of MLK4 signalling in breast cancer”,

Laboratory of Molecular OncoSignalling, Head: Anna Marusiak, PhD

Project description: MLK4 is a serine/threonine kinase that plays an important role in various cellular processes including proliferation, differentiation, migration of cells. We have recently proven that MLK4 is highly expressed in breast carcinoma and that it contributes to the invasive phenotype of breast cancer cells. In our new project, we will evaluate the detailed role of MLK4 signalling in breast cancer progression. We will also use first-in class compounds inhibiting the activity of MLK4 in preclinical tests.

For more information please contact Anna Marusiak at: [email protected]

Key responsibilities include:

- Perform experiments using biochemical, structural and molecular biology techniques (independently and in collaboration with other team members),

- Participate in experimental design and data analysis,

- Participate in the data preparation and writing of manuscripts,

- Actively participate in lab meetings, scientific seminars and conferences.

Profile of candidates/requirements:

- PhD degree in molecular biology, biophysics, biochemistry or related fields of life sciences,

- Solid knowledge and familiarity with laboratory techniques in at least one of the following disciplines: cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, transcriptomics,

- Very good command of English,

- Motivation and passion for experimental work.

We offer:

- Work in a young, active, team in an excellent scientific environment,

- Comprehensive training in biochemistry and molecular biology,

- Access to the state of the art equipment and facilities.

- Participation in courses and conferences.

Required documents (in English):

- Motivation letter,

- CV with the list of publications,

- Contact details of the scientific supervisor and other referee/s if available (preferably including direct supervisor of applicant’s MSc thesis).

Submit the following documents to Mailbox: [email protected]

Please send us your application as a single pdf document.

Please, use ”Postdoctoral Researcher ReMedy / Laboratory of Molecular OncoSignalling” as the title of your message.

We will contact selected candidates only.

Application deadline: 21st of Nov 2021

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