PhD Student position in the Laboratory of RNA Biology - ERA Chairs Group
Laboratory of RNA Biology at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Professor Andrzej Dziembowski is looking for a PhD Student.
You will join the project entitled: “Oncogenic mechanisms of DIS3 mutations” which is carried out as the MAESTRO (UMO-2016/22/A/NZ4/00380) grant of the Polish National Science Centre. The aim of this project is to understand how mutations in DIS3 promote tumor formation.
Laboratory interest: Research of the Laboratory of RNA Biology focuses on the regulation of gene expression at the posttranscriptional level. We are currently studying RNA biology at the organismal level using transgenic mouse lines as a main research model. More info can be found at: https://shorturl.at/lxI56. As a PhD Student you will be involved in functional studies on transgenic animals.
Candidates will be selected according to the procedure in an open competition, complying the rules for granting scholarships for young scientists in research projects funded by the National Science Centre (Annex to Resolution No 50/2013 of the NCN Council dated 3 June 2013) and the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence https://bit.ly/3U0dydP
Requirements for candidate:
- MSc degree in biology, biotechnology or related area of science,
- Experience in transcriptomic analyses,
- Eligibility for PhD studies in Poland and PhD student status at the time of employment,
- Written and spoken fluency in English,
- Willingness to learn and take new challenges, ability to work independently, analytical thinking,
- Commitment, reliability, accuracy and timeliness in the implementation of tasks,
- Has analytical and forward-thinking skills.
We offer:
- Full-time PhD scholarship in amount:
- a) before the mid-term evaluation 4500 pln net/month;
- b) after mid-term evaluation approx. 5000 pln net/month ( the scholarship is funded from the project and the institute's internal funding)
- A position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations)
- Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme
- Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
- Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring
- Administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
The deadline for applications is 12.02.2024. Preferred job starting date is 01.03.2024 (or as soon as possible after this date).
How to apply:
- Apply nowto This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- In the subject include "PhD Student Maestro_Dziembowski"and your first and last name
- Your application must be submitted in English and should contain a CV and motivation letter.
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.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available under the link https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2
The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfils all requirements is found.
We would like to inform that the competition for the PhD Student position has been resolved, the selected candidate is Zuzanna Mackiewicz.
