The Principal Investigator of the research project

5 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Department

Faculty of Pharmacy

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

19 Jan 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

5 Jan 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

DSP-7/24

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Principal Investigator of the research project SONATA BIS 11 2021/42/E/NZ7/00246 “New graphene-based approach targeting the prion-like propagation of α-synuclein in Parkinson’s disease” invites applications for a Specialist Supporting position. The project covers research on the impact of functionalized graphene nanoparticles on the in vitro formation and stability of α-synuclein and the formation and spread of its inclusions in vivo.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Experience in conducting scientific research in the field of physicochemistry, especially related to the stability of colloidal systems (proteins, peptides, polyelectrolytes), confirmed publication record the journals from the Journal Citation Reports lists (0-10 points).

          The minimum required: 3.

      2. Experience in the field of advanced physicochemical methods for characterization of nanoparticle systems (among others, DLS, FTIR, NMR, CD, SAXS) (0-10 points).

          The minimum required: 3.

      3.  Experience in experimental studies on the characteristics of the structure of functional layers (among others, SPR, QCM-D, EIS, CV) (0-10 points).

           The minimum required: 3.

      4.  Knowledge of programming basics ( Python, Matlab, Linux) will be an asset (0-5 points)

      5.  Knowledge of computational techniques (Molecular Dynamic Simulations) will be an asset (0-5 points).

          The minimum number of points of the successful Candidate: 30.

Specific Requirements

The Specialist supporting will be responsible for the following:

Conducting experimental studies on the characteristics of tested nanostructures using a wide range of physicochemical methods;

Determining optimal conditions for experimental studies on interactions between tested nanoparticles and α-synuclein;

Assessing the effectiveness of nanoparticles tested on α-synuclein fibrillization and fibril disaggregation;

Archiving and processing of experimental data, as well as preparation of publications in high-impact factor journals;

Handling bibliographic databases (eg. Mendeley)

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry » BiochemistryChemistry » Other

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Education level:

Ph.D. in one of the following disciplines: chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biophysics, materials engineering, or related.

Selection process

An application should contain: 

• full CV (including information on previous employment experience, scientific achievements, scholarships, awards and scientific experience gained in Poland or abroad, workshops and scientific training, and participation in research projects);
• a letter of application;

• list of scientific achievements (scientific papers, research and implementation projects, grants, conferences, etc.).
• a copy of Ph.D. degree certificate;
• recommendation letter by previous supervisors is welcome.

Selection process:

Applications should be sent electronically to [email protected] titled „ Call for A Specialist Supporting position.”

Deadline for applications: 19.01.2024 at 15:00 GMT+1.

Based on the awarded points, a ranking list of candidates will be created.

The competition will be settled by 26.01.2024.

If you are interested, please contact the principal investigator.

Małgorzata Kujawska, Ph. D., D.Sc.,

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Toxicology Department,

3 Str. Rokietnicka, 60-806 Poznan

email: [email protected]

or

Barbara Jachimska, Ph.D., D.Sc., Professor

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences

8 Str. Niezapominajek, 30-239 Kraków

e-mail: [email protected]

Additional comments

1. The Controller of your personal data is Poznan University of Medical Sciences (10 Fredry Street, 61-701 Poznan).

2. The Controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer to supervise the correctness of the processing of personal data, with whom you can contact at the following e-mail address: [email protected] .

3. The purpose of the processing of your personal data is to carry out the recruitment process for the indicated position.

4. The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of April 27th 2016 (Journal of Laws UE L 119 of 04.05.2016) and the Article 221 of Labour Code of June 26th 1974 (Journal of Laws Republic of Poland 1998 No. 21, item 94 with amendments).

5. Your personal data will be kept for a period of 6 months after the end of the recruitment process.

6. Your personal data will not be shared with other entities, except with entities authorized by the law.

7. You have the right to access your data and, subject to legal provisions, the right to rectify, erase, and restrict processing, the right to have your data transferred, the right to object to processing and the right to withdraw consent at any time.

8. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority - the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection (2 Stawki Street, 00-193 Warsaw).

9. The provision of personal data is obligatory by law and voluntary in the remaining scope.

10. Your personal data will not be processed automatically and will not be subject to profiling.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Country

Poland

City

Kraków

Postal Code

30-239

Street

Niezapominajek 8

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Poznań

Website

http://www.ump.edu.pl

Street

Fredry 10

Postal Code

61-701

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED