Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Protein Engineering https://bit.ly/3DZDcdW at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Prof. Janusz M. Bujnicki, offers a position for a
Research Specialist Position
lab technician for biochemistry of RNA and proteins complexes
Deadline for applications: November 30th, 2022. Preferred job starting date: January 1st, 2023 or as soon as possible
As a Research Specialist, you will support the team in research activities, from experiment design to the interpretation of results. You will be expected to master a wide range of techniques including RNA expression and purification, biochemical assays, structural analyses (including crystallization), and analyzing molecular interactions with various biochemical and biophysical techniques. You will be also involved in the support of processes in the experimental part of our lab, including house-keeping, ordering supplies, maintaining stocks, taking care of documentation, organizing lab protocols, etc.
The position is ideal for you if you love experimental biochemistry, if you are organized and adaptive, and if you enjoy teamwork. We want you at this position if you have the drive to learn and implement new experimental methods, and if you are comfortable with multitasking and being involved in multiple projects in parallel. You will have an opportunity to contribute to scientific publications as a co-author.
We offer:
- Full-time contract (“umowa o pracę”) initially for a trial period (three months), with an intended long-term extension
- Gross salary starting at ~6100 PLN/month with social security. Additional 13th salary after working a minimum of six months in a given calendar year
- Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in the MultiSport program
- Scientific training, support from peers
- Administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
We require:
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline
- Expertise and technical competence in designing and conducting scientific experiments and in interpreting their results
- Very good organizational skills, proactive approach to achieving objectives, collaborative and adaptive attitude
- Very good command of English (written and oral communication) and at least good command of Polish
- Documented experience in protein or RNA biochemistry will be advantageous, but is not essential
- Experience in lab management and/or in supervising junior scientists will be advantageous, but it not essential
How to apply:
- Email your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- In the subject of the message include " IIMCB-technician-biochemistry " and your first and last name
- Your application must be submitted in English and should contain: 1) a CV, 2) a cover letter including a short description of your key achievements and explicit responses to the following questions: What are your scientific interests and how do they relate to requirements of the position offered? What are your key strengths? What do you know about our laboratory and why do you want to work with us?, 3) contacts to at least two potential referees, including your M.Sc. (or Ph.D.) supervisor. At this stage, please do not attach copies of diplomas, etc.
- 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/3FHhblE
- We will contact only selected best candidates, who may be given additional questions and tasks as a part of the recruitment process
- The competition may be extended or repeated until a suitable candidate who fulfills all requirements is found
The Research Specialist will be selected from candidates in an open competition, according to 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 in Research strategy https://bit.ly/3TacmV2