2 PhD Studentships in Microbiology Available!

University of Warsaw Biological and Chemical Research Centre, Poland

Updated: 25 days ago
Deadline: 30 May 2024

4 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw Biological and Chemical Research Centre
Department

Biological and Chemical Research Centre
Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

30 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract

Other
Job Status

Other
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 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

Positions in the project:               PhD student, starting from 01.10.2024.

Scientific discipline:      Life Sciences, Microbiology, Infection Biology

Stipend amount/month:             4000 PLN net; increased to 7000 net (~1500 EUR) upon successful application to the Doctoral School

Period of stipend agreement:   48 months

Institution:         University of Warsaw

Laboratory:        Laboratory of Infection Biology, Centre of Biological and Chemical Research

Projects leaders: Dr Marta Zapotoczna ([email protected] )

                                  Dr Jakub M. Kwieciński

Project titles:   

  • The relevance of the interplay of staphylocoagulases and staphylokinase in the development of Staphylococcus aureus infections.
  • Central role of the human hemostasis system in the formation of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms

    • Key responsibilities:     

  • Co-design and execution of experimental laboratory procedures. Both projects will implement state-of-the-art microbiology methods, incl. cloning, mutagenesis, protein purification, protein-protein interactions, culture-based in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo assays as well as in silico modelling of protein structures.
  • Literature review, data and results analysis and interpretation.
  • Participation in seminars and scientific conferences.
  • (Optional) Readiness to research visit in a partner institution (e.g. Jagiellonian University, University of Leuven)
  • The successful candidate is expected to enroll in one of the Doctoral Schools of the University of Warsaw https://szkolydoktorskie.uw.edu.pl/en/

    • Requirements
    Research Field
    Biological sciences
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Skills/Qualifications
    • At least 1 year of research experience in the field of microbiology, genetics, molecular biology.
    • Experience in presenting research results.
    • Scientific independence and team working skills.
    • Very good knowledge of English.
    • Willingness to gain new expertise.

    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Excellent

    Additional Information
    Benefits

     


    Eligibility criteria

    Required documents:  

    Short motivation letter

    Curriculum vitae including: a detailed description of the academic degrees, titles of theses, names and affiliations of supervisors, places of employment, list of scientific publications, conferences, awards and trainings.

    Address details of at least one direct supervisor/scientist who may recommend the given candidate.

    Copies of obtained diplomas.

    For the purpose of the recruitment process, please attach a scan of signed, written permission for recruitment-related personal data processing, which states: „I give permission to the University of Warsaw, registered at the address of ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927 Warszawa, to process my personal data for the purposes of carrying out the recruitment procedure, choosing the employee, and entering into an employment contract with the University of Warsaw, if applicable. I have been informed about my legal rights and obligations in relation to these actions. I acknowledge that providing the aforementioned personal data is done by me on a voluntary basis.“

     

    Candidates are encouraged to contact the project leader to discuss the position scope and ask any questions they may have – [email protected]

    Please submit the following documents to:  [email protected]

    Application deadline:   30.05.2024r.

    For more details about the position, please visit:

    Projects’ descriptions’:

    Ad. Project 1 - https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/opisy/572567-pl.pdf

    Ad. Project 2 - https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/opisy/589166-pl.pdf


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    2
    Company/Institute
    Biological and Chemical Research Centre
    Country
    Poland
    City
    Warsaw
    Postal Code
    02-089
    Street
    Zwirki i Wigury 101
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    [email protected]

    Contact
    City

    Warsaw
    Website

    https://cnbch.uw.edu.pl/
    Street

    Żwirki i Wigury 101
    Postal Code

    02-089

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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