Two PhD Student positions in the Laboratory of Cellular Genomics

The Laboratory of Cellular Genomics  https://olab.com.pl/  https://shorturl.at/JNT69 at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw headed by Dr Aleksandra Kołodziejczyk is looking for two PhD students.

You will join the project entitled “Gut-liver axis in liver cirrhosis” carried out as the NAWA Polish Returns grant (no of agreement BPN/PPO/2022/1/00023/U/00001).

Aim of the project: In this project we aim to examine the gut-liver axis in a mouse model of chronic liver disease, specifically (1) to elucidate the role of microbiota in the progression of liver disease and (2) to understand how liver damage affects microbiota and gut physiology. To address these questions, we will use in vitro and in vivo models of disease and its aspects and advanced genomics (such as single cell RNA sequencing, metagenomics) and bioinformatics.

As a PhD student you will be responsible for performing experiments, analyzing data, collaborating with other team members, preforming literature search, participating in lab meetings, participating in national and international conferences as well as writing thesis and publications.

The admissions process is conducted through the Doctoral School website system. The PhD student can apply to this specific project carried out as part of the Warsaw-4-PhD doctoral school via website https://shorturl.at/cJKQY (the application system will be activated from 22^nd  May, 2023; deadline for sending application is 4^th June, 2023). For more information, please follow the link https://shorturl.at/mvxOR

Candidates will be selected according to the procedure complying the rules for granting scholarships for young scientists in research projects funded by the NAWA, recruitment procedure for the Warsaw-4-PhD 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 in Research strategy https://bit.ly/3U0dydP

Requirements for the candidate:

Position 1

• MSc degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, medicine, or related field
• Knowledge of molecular and cell biology
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, good work organization, good collaboration skills
• Hands-on experience in laboratory work
• Prior experience in following techniques will be an advantage (but not prerequisite)
• sequencing libraries generation (Illumina, RNAseq, single cell genomics, metagenomics)
• cell culture (cell lines, organoids, CRISPR-based cell line modification techniques)
• microbiology (culturing bacterial isolates, phenotyping, working anaerobically)
• working with mice
• FACS, cell sorting

Position 2

• MSc or MEng degree in biology, biotechnology, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or related fields
• Interest in molecular biology and physiology
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, good work organization, good collaboration skills
• Ability to code in R and/or Python
• Experience in data science
• Prior experience in Illumina sequencing data analysis or writing pipelines will be an advantage

We offer:

1. Full-time PhD scholarship 4 years (8 semesters) in amount:
2. a) before the mid-term evaluation 4500 pln net/month;
3. b) after mid-term evaluation 5000 pln net/month
4. Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations)
5. Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual private medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme
6. Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
7. Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring

Deadline for applications is 04^th June, 2023. The winter semester at the Doctoral School shall begin on 1^st October, 2023.  

How to apply:

• Apply via website https://shorturl.at/cJKQY (the application system will be activated from 22^nd May, 2023; deadline for sending application is 04^th June, 2023). If you have any enquiries about the recruitment process or the project, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Please include the following statement in your email: “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