Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Warsaw Biological and Chemical Research Centre
- Department
- Biological and Chemical Research Centre
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biological engineeringBiological sciences » Biology
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Poland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Other
- Job Status
- Other
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Positions in the project: PhD student, starting from 01.10.2024.
Scientific discipline: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Infection Biology
Stipend amount/month: 4000 PLN net; increased to 7000 net (~1500 EUR) upon successful application to the Doctoral School
Period of stipend agreement: 48 months
Institution: University of Warsaw
Laboratory: Laboratory of Infection Biology, Centre of Biological and Chemical Research
Projects leaders: Dr Marta Zapotoczna (m.zapotoczna@uw.edu.pl)
Dr Jakub M. Kwieciński
Project titles:
- The relevance of the interplay of staphylocoagulases and staphylokinase in the development of Staphylococcus aureus infections.
- Central role of the human hemostasis system in the formation of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
Key responsibilities:
- Co-design and execution of experimental laboratory procedures. Both projects will implement state-of-the-art microbiology methods, incl. cloning, mutagenesis, protein purification, protein-protein interactions, culture-based in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo assays as well as in silico modelling of protein structures.
- Literature review, data and results analysis and interpretation.
- Participation in seminars and scientific conferences.
- (Optional) Readiness to research visit in a partner institution (e.g. Jagiellonian University, University of Leuven)
- The successful candidate is expected to enroll in one of the Doctoral Schools of the University of Warsaw https://szkolydoktorskie.uw.edu.pl/en/
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- At least 1 year of research experience in the field of microbiology, genetics, molecular biology.
- Experience in presenting research results.
- Scientific independence and team working skills.
- Very good knowledge of English.
- Willingness to gain new expertise.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Required documents:
Short motivation letter
Curriculum vitae including: a detailed description of the academic degrees, titles of theses, names and affiliations of supervisors, places of employment, list of scientific publications, conferences, awards and trainings.
Address details of at least one direct supervisor/scientist who may recommend the given candidate.
Copies of obtained diplomas.
For the purpose of the recruitment process, please attach a scan of signed, written permission for recruitment-related personal data processing, which states: „I give permission to the University of Warsaw, registered at the address of ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927 Warszawa, to process my personal data for the purposes of carrying out the recruitment procedure, choosing the employee, and entering into an employment contract with the University of Warsaw, if applicable. I have been informed about my legal rights and obligations in relation to these actions. I acknowledge that providing the aforementioned personal data is done by me on a voluntary basis.“
Candidates are encouraged to contact the project leader to discuss the position scope and ask any questions they may have – m.zapotoczna@uw.edu.pl
Please submit the following documents to: m.zapotoczna@uw.edu.pl
Application deadline: 30.05.2024r.
For more details about the position, please visit:
Projects’ descriptions:
Ad. Project 1 - https://cnbch.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Summary-Together-or-…
Ad. Project 2 - https://cnbch.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/popular-science-summ…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 2
- Company/Institute
- Biological and Chemical Research Centre
- Country
- Poland
- City
- Warsaw
- Postal Code
- 02-089
- Street
- Zwirki i Wigury 101
- Geofield
Where to apply
- m.zapotoczna@uw.edu.pl
Contact
- City
- Warsaw
- Website
- Street
- Żwirki i Wigury 101
- Postal Code
- 02-089