Postdoctoral Researcher in Cellular Proteostasis: The International Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB) invites applications for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the newly created Laboratory of Cellular Proteostasis. This position is part of a research project on nuclear protein quality control in neurodegeneration, funded by the National Science Centre, Poland.
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Laboratory of Cellular Proteostasis
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Nuclear protein quality control in neurodegeneration, with a focus on protein clearance pathways and their relevance in human diseases.
Location:
International Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine, or equivalent field. Candidates with degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics will also be considered if they have relevant experience.
- Fulfillment of the competition requirements [refer to provided competition link].
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- High motivation with a proactive and collaborative attitude.
- Desirable (but not mandatory) experience in:
- CRISPR/Cas9-based high-throughput screening
- Cell culture methods (including human iPSC-derived neurons)
- Confocal microscopy
- Flow cytometry and cell sorting
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing a CRISPR/Cas9-based high-throughput screen to identify novel factors and pathways crucial for protein quality control maintenance in the mammalian nucleus.
- Utilizing cell culture methods, biochemical and molecular biology methods, flow cytometry, and confocal microscopy.
- Planning and conducting experiments, recording them in an electronic lab notebook, analyzing data, and regularly reporting results.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted in English and must contain one file that includes:
- CV (with a list of publications and skills)
- Motivation letter (including a description of key achievements, max one page)
- Contact information for 2-3 references (e.g., thesis supervisor, academic advisor)
Please include the following statement in your CV:
“I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.”
Send your application to: recruitment@iimcb.gov.pl with the subject “Postdoc Sonata Wrobel” and your first and last name.
For further details, contact: lwrobel@iimcb.gov.pl.
Last Date for Apply:
31.08.2024 (subject to extension if no suitable candidate is found)
We offer a friendly working atmosphere in an international environment, interesting scientific projects, no teaching obligations, and several benefits including professional development opportunities and bonuses.
Join us to contribute to groundbreaking research in cellular proteostasis!
