POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN THE LABORATORY OF SINGLE-MOLECULE BIOPHYSICS

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN THE LABORATORY OF SINGLE-MOLECULE BIOPHYSICS

 

The newly created Laboratory of Single-Molecule Biophysics at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw headed by Dr. Ewelina Małecka is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher.

 

You will work on the SONATA BIS project: 2022/46/E/NZ1/00462 funded by the Polish National Science Centre, entitled: “Dynamics of RNA degrading complexes in bacteria”.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

The goal of this project is to study the molecular mechanisms that govern the communication between specific processes such as RNA silencing, RNA degradation, and translation in bacteria. We will learn about the dynamics of these mechanisms on the millisecond scale, and thus at the real-time resolution at which these processes occur in the cell. By monitoring single molecules, we will also gain insight into the heterogeneity of these processes. All this information will be valuable in designing artificial regulators of gene expression and simulating their effects. More about the project: http://bit.ly/3yoVS3j

 

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY IN WARSAW

The Laboratory of Single-Molecule Biophysics is located at the International Institute of Molecular
and Cell Biology in Warsaw (www.iimcb.gov.pl) – one of the top-ranked (A+) Polish research institutes that provides a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment and opportunities of the large biomedical campus. Research topics at IIMCB cover the wide area of structural biology, bioinformatics, computer modeling, molecular and cell biology, neurobiology, cancer biology, and developmental genomics (zebrafish model). The Institute is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and has excellent core facilities and supportive administration. IIMCB benefits from numerous generous funding schemes for basic research through grants from international and national sources (www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/research/grants).

Dr. Ewelina Małecka is an expert in single-molecule microscopy – a cutting-edge methodology
that allows to study of the assembly of single complexes or monitor structural rearrangements within single copies of RNAs or proteins.  More information on the lab website: http://bit.ly/3SZlc9l

 

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be responsible for planning and performing experiments including single-molecule TIRF microscopy, analyzing data, initiating new projects, mentoring students in the lab, presenting results at scientific seminars and meetings, write scientific reports and papers.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

1. PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field.
2. Good communication skills in English.
3. Fulfills the formal criteria for the competition https://cutt.ly/S8Zp0Eb.
4. Has experience working in a molecular biology laboratory.
5. Has good presentation skills (ideally having presented during at least one international conference).
6. Has published at least one publication as the first author in an international peer-reviewed journal.
7. Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

 

WE OFFER:

• Full employment contract initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension up to 5 years.
• Competitive salary of about 6000 PLN net/month (the final monthly gross salary will be calculated individually during the employment process, taking into account the length of service).
• 13th salary after working at the Institute for six months in a given calendar year.
• Reduced rate for an individual medical care package.
• Reduced rate for membership in the Multisport program.
• Work in an international environment
• Full technical, administrative, and organizational support from professional English-speaking
• 100% focus on research. No teaching obligation. Your work will be supported by a lab manager and a technical assistant = you focus only on the fun part of work!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For information about this vacancy, you can contact: Ewelina Małecka, the lab leader, by email: emalecka@iimcb.gov.pl

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Apply now to recruitment@iimcb.gov.pl
• In the subject include "Postdoc_EMG" and your first and last name.
• Your application must be submitted in English and should contain one file including: 
  • CV (including list of publications and list of skills)
  • motivation letter (including description of your key achievements, max one page)
  • contact information of 2-3 references
• Please include the following statement in your application: “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.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before March 31, 2023.

Candidates will be selected in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the European Charter for Researchers rules and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as part of the HR Excellence in Research strategy https://cutt.ly/A8Zo28b

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfills all requirements is found.