The Biophysics and Bioanalytic Facility of the International Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology in Warsaw is looking for a EXPERT to perform biophysical analysis.
The Biophysics and Bioanalytic Facility is one of the Core Facilities of the International Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The Laboratories play an integral role in the Institute’s research infrastructure, providing access to state-of-the-art equipment facilities and services to support the daily work of scientists from both the Institute and external entities. The person hired will join a team formed by two experienced scientists (https://core-facility.iimcb.gov.pl/bbf/) and will be deployed to conduct analyses using the many instruments this Facility has at its disposal.
The hired person will be responsible for:
– Mastering molecular biophysics techniques from the Facility’s portfolio
– Independent performance of measurements, data processing and interpretation
– Preparing initial versions of reports on measurements performed (in Polish and English)
– Proper archiving of data and reports
– Accounting for paid services performed (in cooperation with the administration)
– Adherence to the rules of administration of the Facility’s services
– Diagnostics of instruments and minor service interventions
– Training of new users
Requirements:
– Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred), preferred majors: biology or biophysics
– English language skills allowing to work freely in an international environment and report obtained results
– basic knowledge of at least two of the biophysical techniques offered in the Biophysics and Bioanalytical Laboratory (Analytical ultracentrifugation, microcalorimetry, surface plasmon resonance, multiangle light scattering, dynamic light scattering, circular dichroism)
– desired: documented practical experience in the application of the above biophysical techniques
– pragmatic and creative approach to solving scientific, methodical and technical problems
– willingness to intensively expand one’s knowledge
– Basic technical skills (ability to use simple tools to disassemble and repair equipment)
– enthusiasm
– ability to plan tasks and multitask
– ability to work under pressure
– communicativeness
– willingness for short-term training/internship trips welcomed
We offer:
- Full-time employment contract, initially for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.
- Competitive salary in the amount of 7500-9000 PLN gross/month.
- Attractive benefits package including subsidization for MultiSport card and medical insurance.
- Full-time salary is complemented by an additional 13th salary plus an annual bonus
- Additional paid vacation time (up to 10 extra days) starting from the 2nd year of employment
- Full technical, administrative, and organizational support in Polish and English from professional staff.
- Opportunity to participate in courses, conferences, scientific training, and substantive support from colleagues.
Selection criteria for core facilities positions:
1. Technical skills needed for the position and interest in methodological approaches.
2. Education or professional experience relevant to the position.
3. Communicative command of English.
4. Soft skills: communication skills, ability for effective teamwork, likelihood to fit an add value to the group, effective work organization.
The application should include:
- Cover letter explaining the motivation for joining the IIMCB and describing your experience with biophysical techniques.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Applications should be sent to https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=56da5d0646e2425c957f5a69ca21c140.
The deadline for applications is November 12, 2024.
Procedure for whistleblowing, follow-up and whistleblower protection: https://shorturl.at/u2mww
Applications should include the statement: “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 only for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available at https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2.
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PhD positions in “Origins of Life” research
There are 17 PhD positions available in (bio)physics, (bio)chemistry and related fields in Groningen and Leiden (Netherlands).
The European Union has awarded a COFUND grant to a consortium of researchers from the universities of Groningen and Leiden for a collective PhD programme called ‘Evolve’. The programme will recruit and train 17 PhD students to conduct world-leading research on the origin and nature of life and its distribution in the universe.
Within Evolve, candidates may apply for one of the predefined research projects or freely propose their research topic. This gives them the opportunity to work directly with top-level academics who have won prestigious prizes and grants, such as the Nobel Prize and ERC Advanced Grants.
Call for Applications is now open
Interested researchers are encouraged to apply before 20 October 2024 via the Evolve website: https://evolve-programme.eu/
To comply with EU mobility rules, you will not have resided in the Netherlands for more than 12 months during the 3 years prior to 20 October 2024. Candidates from all over the world can apply (not only from EU countries).
More information
For more information about the research, the involved research institutes, prospective supervisors and proposed projects, please visit the website: https://evolve-programme.eu/
| We look forward to your applications! kind regards, Floris van der Tak and Wouter Roos, Evolve programme coordinators |
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Architecture, Function and Dynamics in Life Sciences a European Doctoral Programme
A call is open to recruit 12 Doctoral Fellows in 4 Universities: Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (F); University of Granada (ES); National Institute of Chemistry (SLO); Technical University Munich (DE).
Choose your research project among the 22 proposed and be enrolled in this international, innovative, interdisciplinary doctoral network.
Deadline on June 1st 2024. Interviews at the beginning of July, 36-months contract starting in October 2024.
More info online at https://cofund-archifun.univ-lyon1.fr
List of the research projects
At UCBL (France):
• Project 1: The Role of Interactions with Dendritic Cells in Sustaining NK Cell Functions in Tumor Conditions (postponed to 2025)
• Project 2: Elucidating the specific neuronal vulnerability in Friedreich ataxia preclinical models
• Project 3: Peripheral determinants of viral encephalitis: towards predictive biomarkers and limited neurovirulence
• Project 4: Study of the tropism of a new variant of TDP-43 (G376V-TDP-43) responsible for distal myopathy but not an ALS
• Project 5: Characterisation and in vitro validation of biopolymers for the treatment of iron overload
• Project 6: Structural and functional investigation of a molecular regulator involved in bacterial silver resistance using NMR
• Project 7: Vaccine design using synthetic outer membrane vesicles incorporating defined carbohydrate antigens and immunostimulants
• Project 8: Contribute to the development and optimization of a signal processing and AI algorithm for microwave imaging in the early detection of breast cancer
• Project 9: SchizApathy: Unveiling the Neuro-Computational bases of Apathy in Schizophrenia.
• Project 10: PEPsy project: identifying biomarkers to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with early onset of schizophrenia.
• Project 11: Investigation at the molecular level of the interaction of fluorescent probes with early protein aggregates
• Project 12: Development of Laser-generated Surface Acoustic Wave Immuno-sensors
• Project 13:The hexokinase phosphorylation landscape: new regulation of an “old” enzyme
• Project 14: Regulation and impact of post-transcriptional modifications of Staphylococcus aureus tRNAs
• Project 15: Stress gradients and the emergence of treatment resistance in infection and cancer
At NIC (Slovenia):
• Project 1: Host-pathogen interactions in Plants: Characterization of NLPs, a new family of pore-forming proteins
At UGR (Spain):
• Project 1: Efficacy of targeted nanoparticles coated with hybrid cell membranes against pancreatic cancer heterogeneity
• Project 2: Explainable AI-powered multimodal data integration for healthcare
• Project 3: Biomimetic Magnetic Hydrogels for Translational Research
• Project 4: Unravelling amyloid aggregation with novel luminescent probes for super-resolution microscopy (postponed to 2025)
At TUM (Germany):
• Project 1: Structural and functional characterization of the disease-linked inner mitochondrial membrane protein MPV17
• Project 2: Molecular insights into the misfolding pathways of antibody light chain proteins
• Project 3: Structure, interactions and dynamics of an RBM17 complex linked to alternative splicing regulation