IMDiK - job vacancy for the position of assistant or assistant professor in the Department of Neurochemistry

IMDIK

Job Vacancy is announced

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

for the position of

assistant or assistant professor*

in the Department of Neurochemistry

City: Warsaw

Position: assistant or assistant professor

Scientific discipline: medical sciences

Announcement date: July 21st, 2023

Application deadline: September 10th, 2023

Expected date of competition results announcement: the second half of September 2023

Date of taking the position: October 2023

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

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases, neuropharmacology, microRNA, apoptosis, oxidative stress, excitotoxicity.

 

* According to the assessment of candidate qualification the Commission may recommend her/his employment in an assistant or assistant professor position.

 

The current research program of the Department of Neurochemistry:

  • cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases (birth asphyxia, stroke, epilepsy) and neurodevelopmental disorders (autism);
  • the role of natural adaptative processes and exogenous and endogenous substances in neuroprotection;
  • the role of ionic channels in the pathomechanism of neurological diseases;
  • the role of TRP channels in memory consolidation and reconsolidation;
  • metabolomics of rare neurological diseases.

 

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

  • investigation of cellular and molecular processes involved in the pathogenesis of birth asphyxia (rats);
  • investigation of cellular and molecular processes involved in memory consolidation and reconsolidation (chicks).

 

Description of job position activities:

  • participation in surgery necessary in an animal model of birth asphyxia;
  • collection of biological material for further processing and performance of biochemical tests;
  • 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) in the field of medical, biological or related sciences;
  • experience in molecular biology and genetics, working with primary cells cultures, and animal study (relevant certificates or training);
  • indication of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences as the first place of employment;
  • fluency in English.

 

Additional requirements (desirable) for the position of assistant:

  • knowledge of working with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases;
  • isolation of RNA, DNA, and microRNA from cells and tissues;
  • knowledge of the determination of the number of nucleic acids using the PCR and qPCR methods;
  • knowledge of ELISA, WB, preparation of tissue preparations for immunohistochemistry;
  • basic knowledge of cell cultures;
  • basic knowledge of the flow cytometry method;
  • competence in statistical methods used in scientific research;
  • documented active participation in conferences;
  • creativity, and teamwork skills.

 

Requirements for the position of the assistant professor:

  • at least a Ph.D. degree in medical, biological, or related sciences;
  • having at least 2 original scientific publications in scientific journals indexed in JCR including at least one of which the candidate is the first, equivalent, or corresponding author, published after the doctorate, but not containing the results of the doctorate;
  • experience in molecular biology and genetics, working with primary cells cultures, and animal study (relevant certificates or training);
  • 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) for the position of assistant professor:

  • knowledge of working with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases;
  • isolation of RNA, DNA, and microRNA from cells and tissues;
  • knowledge of the determination of the number of nucleic acids using the PCR and qPCR methods;
  • knowledge of ELISA, WB, preparation of tissue preparations for immunohistochemistry;
  • basic knowledge of cell cultures;
  • basic knowledge of the flow cytometry method;
  • competence in statistical methods used in scientific research;
  • creativity, and teamwork skills.

 

We offer:

  • employment contract (full-time);
  • scientific development;
  • attendance in conferences and internships;
  • additional financial support from the social fund;
  • the possibility of taking advantage of preferential terms, e.g. group insurance, package of medical services, Multisport card;
  • work in a good team, in a nice atmosphere.

 

Required documents:

  • cover letter with information about scientific interests;
  • curriculum vitae containing information on education, scientific achievements, and previous jobs;
  • list of publications, in the case of an assistant professor with the indication of papers published before the doctorate, and papers published after the doctorate;
  • a copy of the diploma confirming the possession of the required professional title or 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 September 10th, 2023.

 

Please include the following job offer identification number in your application:  SDI.111.12.2023.

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: the second half of September 2023

Envisaged job starting date: October 2023

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

 

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