PhD Scholarship Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Genomic Regulation Lab (STOP lab) led by Dr. hab. Kinga Kamieniarz-Gdula at Adam Mickiewicz University. This full-time position is funded for four years under the prestigious ERC Starting Grant “AlternativeEnds”. The successful candidate will participate in cutting-edge research to understand how alternative gene ends are selected in human cells.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Summary Table
| Position | PhD Student |
|---|---|
| Institution | Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland |
| Lab | Genomic Regulation Lab (STOP lab) |
| Funding | ERC Starting Grant “AlternativeEnds” |
| Stipend | 4450 PLN pre-tax (first 24 months), 6259 PLN pre-tax (remaining 24 months) |
| Start Date | 1st October 2024 |
| Application Deadline | 15th August 2024 |
Study Area
The research focuses on understanding the selection of alternative gene ends in human cells. The project investigates the crosstalk between RNA cleavage and transcription termination using CRISPR/Cas9 to modify DNA elements and NGS transcriptomics techniques to analyze the effects.
Scholarship Description
The PhD position is offered by the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology & Center for Advanced Technology. The project aims to uncover the mechanisms behind alternative 3′ end selection in genes, which is crucial for understanding gene regulation in differentiation and disease contexts.
Eligibility
Essential Qualifications:
- MSc in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology or a related science degree (to be obtained by 30 Sept 2024)
- Experience in standard Molecular Biology/Biochemistry techniques
- High motivation and enthusiasm for research
- Fluency in English
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with NGS techniques (particularly RNA-seq and ChIP-seq)
- Experience with cell culture and CRISPR/Cas9 modified cell line generation
- Bioinformatic skills
- Co-authorship in relevant publications
Required Documents
Interested candidates should send the following documents as a single PDF file to: kinga.kamieniarz-gdula@amu.edu.pl
- Cover letter explaining the candidate’s motivation to join the team
- CV
- Contacts of three referees
How to Apply
Submit the required documents via email to: kinga.kamieniarz-gdula@amu.edu.pl. For any informal inquiries or questions, candidates are welcome to contact the same email address.
Note: Please include the following statement in your CV and cover letter:
“In accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016 (Journal of Laws of the EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I agree to the processing of personal data other than those indicated in Article 221 of the Labour Code (name(s) and surname; parents’ names; date of birth; place of residence; address for correspondence; education; previous employment), included in my job offer for the purpose of current recruitment.”
Last Date
The application deadline is 15th August 2024.
