Two Postdoctoral Researcher/Researcher positions to provide scientifical support
in the Laboratory of RNA Biology - ERA Chairs Group
Laboratory of RNA Biology - ERA Chairs Group https://shorturl.at/lxI56 at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Andrzej Dziembowski, Prof. is looking for two Postdoctoral Researchers/Researchers.
You will join the project entitled „Principles of endogenous and therapeutic mRNA turnover in vivo”, acronym ViveRNA (Project no 101097317) under Horizon Europe of the European Union, funded by the ERC Advanced Grant.
The exact nature of the project will depend on the skills, predispositions, and interests of the selected candidate. It may focus on:
- analyzing data from direct RNA sequencing,
- mastering of the DRS methodology in bioinformatic analysis,
- analysis of principles of mRNA stability control and design of more efficient mRNA based therapeutics.
Candidates will be selected according to the procedure complying 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 candidates:
- Holds PhD degree in biology, medical sciences or a related discipline,
- Experience in RNA biology
- Documented extensive experience in animal models and/or molecular biology and/or bioinformatic analysis of transcriptomic data,
- Expertise and technical competence in designing and carrying out scientific experiments and in interpreting their results,
- Experience in the analysis of genomic clinical data
- 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 employment contract initially for 12 months that could be extended up to 4 years,
- Gross monthly remuneration between approx. 9000,00 PLN – 12000,00 PLN (depending on candidate's experience)
- Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations),
- Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual private 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.
Deadline for applications is 14th February, 2024. Job starting date is 1st March, 2024, or later.
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 "Postdoc_ERC " 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.