IMDiK - job vacancy for the position of assistant in the Laboratory of Preclinical Research and Environmental Agents

IMDIK

Job Vacancy is announced

by the Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences

for the position of

assistant

in the Laboratory of Preclinical Research and Environmental Agents

 

City: Warsaw

Position: assistant

Scientific discipline: medical sciences

Announcement date: March 16th, 2023

Application deadline: March 31st, 2023

Expected date of competition results announcement: first half of April 2023

Date of taking the position: April 2023

Link to page: http://www.imdik.pan.pl

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases, brain ischemia, oxidative stress, bioactive sphingolipids, amyloid beta peptides.

 

 

The current research program of Laboratory of Preclinical Research and Environmental Agents:

  • the role of bioactive sphingolipids (sphingosine-1-phosphate and ceramide) in Alzheimer’s disease pathology;
  • the role of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors’ modulators in type 2 diabetes pathology and obesity;
  • involvement of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP-1) and sirtuins (histone deacetylases class III) in the pathomechanism of neurodegenerative disorders;
  • study of the role of PARP inhibitors and sirtuin activators in ceramide-induced cytotoxicity;
  • the role of bioactive sphingolipids: ceramide, ceramide-1-phosphate and sphingosine-1-phosphate in the selected models of oxidative stress.

 

The area of the research in which the candidate would participate:

  • verification of biologically active compounds for their neuroprotective effect in the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases and in cerebral ischemia on animal models ( rats, mice, Mongolian hamsters);
  • conduct behavioral studies in an animal model of neurodegenerative diseases and in animals exposed to global/focal cerebral ischemia (rats, mice, Mongolian hamsters).

 

Description of job position activities:

  • performing surgical procedures necessary in the global/focal cerebral ischemia model;
  • collection of biological material for further processing and performance of biochemical tests;
  • using cellular models and molecular biology methods;
  • active participation in the implementation of research projects, following the requirements of the financing institution;
  • obtaining external funding for research projects;
  • preparing reports on conducted research;
  • preliminary elaboration of results and participation in the preparation of conference announcements and manuscripts, participation in seminars, courses, and training;
  • representing the Institute at scientific conferences.

 

Requirements for the position of assistant:

  • having a master's degree (or equivalent) or a doctoral degree in the field of medical, biological or related sciences;
  • experience of working with animals;
  • experience in conducting behavioral studies;
  • indication of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences as the first place of employment;
  • documented active participation in conferences;
  • fluency in English.

 

 

Additional requirements (desirable):

  • knowledge of working with animal models of cerebral ischemia;
  • the ability to perform cerebral microflow measurments;
  • competence in statistical methods used in scientific research;
  • creativity, and teamwork skills;
  • knowledge of biochemical and molecular biology methods.

 

We offer:

  • employment contract (full-time);
  • scientific development;
  • attendance in conferences and internships;
  • friendly work environment.

 

Required documents:

  • ·         cover letter with information about scientific interests;
  • curriculum vitae containing information on education, scientific achievements, and previous jobs;
  • list of publications;
  • a copy of the diploma confirming the possession of the required academic degree;
  • documents confirming the fulfillment of other requirements specified in the announcement of the competition.

 

 

How to apply:

The application should be addressed to the Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences. The required documents in electronic form (pdf format only) should be sent to the following e-mail address: Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript. and must be received by the Institute by March 31st, 2023.

 

Please include the following job offer identification number in your application:  SDI.111.7.2023.

The date of receipt of documents by IMDiK PAN is decisive - the applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Anticipated result announcement date: first half of April 2023.

Envisaged job starting date: April 2023.

The competition for the post of assistant is carried out following "Regulations of the employment for the scientific positions in MMRI PAS".

 

 

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