Postdoctoral Researcher in the Laboratory of Protein Metabolism

Laboratory of Protein Metabolism https://bit.ly/3gv0tLU at the International Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Dr. Wojciech Pokrzywa, seeks a productive, creative, and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a project that aims to dissect the mechanisms underlying non-lysine ubiquitination. The position is funded by National Science Centre under the SONATA-BIS project no. 2021/42/E/NZ1/00190 entitled: “Adaptation of Proteins to Evade Premature Degradation by the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System”.

The ideal candidate should be able to pursue challenging tasks and achieve objectives and collaborate with other researchers. Candidates will be selected 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/3gBy

The deadline for applications is 20.03.2023.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher: you will be responsible for developing methods to detect non-lysine ubiquitination and study its physiological role. The project will use molecular biology approaches, cell culture, mass spectrometry, and imaging techniques. You will be responsible for planning and conducting experiments, data analysis, and project development. You will also assist in coordinating daily activities and supervising students. Preference will be given to an individual who can work independently, write manuscripts and scientific reports, and have expertise most relevant to the project and our laboratory.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CANDIDATE:

  • Hold a doctoral degree/Ph.D. in Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biophysics or equivalent research-related field
  • Fulfils the formal criteria of the competition in a particular paragraph 2 point. 2.1.1 https://bit.ly/3tXV3vY
  • Strong publication record
  • Experience with cell cultures or model organisms will be an advantage
  • Experience in molecular biology and biochemical techniques
  • Experience in computational data analysis will be an advantage
  • Expertise and competence in designing and carrying out scientific experiments and in interpreting their results
  • High motivation, analytical skills, and independent thinking. A proactive approach to achieving objectives, collaborative and adaptive attitude
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

WE OFFER:

  • 5-year employment contract
  • Competitive salary of about 7500 PLN net, which is about 25% higher than the standard post-doc salary in NCN grants
  • A friendly working atmosphere in an international environment at an excellent research institute - we have recently received funding of EUR 15 million in the Teaming for Excellence program under Horizon Europe - a key EU research funding program
  • Interesting scientific projects – we publish a lot in peer-reviewed journals, including Nature Communications, Molecular Cell, eLife, and recently two of our articles made the cover of the prestigious EMBO Journal and EMBO Reports; read more about us at pokrzywalab.com
  • Many opportunities for professional development - participation in courses, scientific seminars, foreign conferences, funding for postgraduate studies, assistance in submitting your own grant to NCN (National Science Centre Poland), etc.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Apply now to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • In the subject include "SONATA-BIS POSTDOC_Pokrzywa" and your first and last name.
  • Your application must be submitted in English and should contain a CV, a motivation letter, a description of your key achievements and contacts to at least two potential referees, including one of your supervisors.
  • 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. kod-QR.png

 "Chcielibyśmy poinformować, że konkurs na stanowisko Postdoctoral Researcher został rozstrzygnięty. Wybranym kandydatem jest Anna Soszyńska./We would like to inform that the competition for Postdoctoral Researche has been closed. The selected candidate is Anna Soszyńska."