Postdoctoral Associate – Metalloprotein Biology: The Laboratory of Metalloprotein Biology at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, led by Dr. Kevin Waldron, is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team studying the structure, function, and evolution of iron- or manganese-dependent superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzymes, with a particular focus on their role in host-pathogen interactions. This position is funded by the National Institutes of Health (R01 AI155611) and involves collaboration with Dr. Thomas Kehl-Fie’s lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Metalloprotein Biology, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology
Location: Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A PhD in Biochemistry or a related field (no limit on years post-PhD completion).
- Proven track record of publishing high-quality research.
- Strong passion for science and research.
- Ability to work independently (under supervision) and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience in biochemistry methods.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Solid knowledge of molecular biology methods.
- Experience with metalloproteins and X-ray crystallography is advantageous but not mandatory.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct laboratory-based research, including protein expression, purification, and characterization of SOD enzymes.
- Perform mutagenesis and structural assessments of biochemical functions.
- Apply biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology approaches to study SOD enzymes from Staphylococcus aureus.
- Collaborate with international research groups and develop novel methods for studying metalloenzymes.
- Contribute to training junior researchers in laboratory methods and participate in team-oriented research projects.
What We Offer:
- A full-time employment contract for 12 months (including a 3-month probationary period) with a possibility of extension for another 12 months.
- Gross salary of approximately 9100 PLN/month (plus an additional 13th salary). Net salary depends on tax-related individual circumstances.
- 100% research-focused position (no teaching obligations).
- Work in a leading, well-equipped, and recently refurbished laboratory.
- Extensive training opportunities, including potential visits to collaborating laboratories.
- A supportive work environment with a good work-life balance.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted in English via the recruitment platform:
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Application Documents:
- Scientific CV (maximum 5 pages).
- Cover letter (up to 2 pages) detailing key achievements and motivation.
- Contact details for two academic referees, including the PhD supervisor.
- All documents must be merged into a single PDF file.
For any application difficulties, please contact: recruitment@ibb.waw.pl
Informal Inquiries:
For informal discussions, candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Kevin Waldron at kwaldron@ibb.waw.pl with a brief description of their motivation and any relevant questions.
Last Date to Apply: February 6, 2025
The evaluation process will begin immediately upon receipt of applications. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview (possibly online). The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate is found.
Important: Applicants must include the following consent statement in their application:
“I hereby give my consent for the processing of my personal data by the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics PAS for the purpose of the recruitment process and future recruitment processes…” (full legal text provided in the job post).
We look forward to receiving your applications!
