IMol is seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Postdoc

Description of IMol:

The International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines (IMol) Polish Academy of Sciences, was constituted in December 2020, in partnership with University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany and University of Warsaw, Poland.

IMol has been established to conduct scientific research and provide training in the fields of biological, chemical, medical, biotechnological, bioinformatics, biophysical, pharmacological, and similar sciences, in the international environment conducive to collaborative efforts, research and development interactions with biotechnological industry, and wide dissemination of our results.

The Laboratory of Lipids and Chronobiology led by Dr. Abdelhalim Azzi is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher. The position is fully funded by the National Science Center, NCN Poland. Our lab is interested in (I) understanding the exact function of phosphoinositide 5-phosphatases in the regulation of cell signaling and (II) deciphering the molecular mechanism of action of drugs targeting phosphoinositide kinases and phosphatases. 

Profile of candidates/requirements:

• The applicant must have a PhD in a relevant area and a documented publication record.
• Experience in molecular and cell biology is required.
• Experience in conducting experiments using mammalian tissue cell culture systems is required.
• Experience in basic biochemistry techniques, such as SDS-PAGE and Western Blot, is required.
• Prior experience in fluorescence microscopy and live cell imaging is highly desirable.
• Prior exposure to proteomics, high throughput sequencing and bioinformatics would be an advantage.
• Experience in pharmacology and chemical biology is a plus.
• Strong motivation, enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• Candidates should have strong communicative skills (fluent spoken and written English), Polish is a plus.
• Enjoy working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. 

Key responsibilities:

• Planning and performing experiments.
• Keeping a record of experimental details.
• Data analysis, interpretation and discussion.
• Presenting results at internal and external meetings/conferences.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
• Active participation in the research conducted in the lab.
   

We offer:

• Full-time position for up to 30 months with the possibility of extension. Initial contract signed for 12 months, salary ca. 6.900 PLN/month net.
• Successful candidates will join an integrated, enthusiastic, and multidisciplinary institute doing high-quality research.
• Immersion in a stimulating scientific environment and international cooperation.
• State-of-the-art facilities with novel scientific technologies and infrastructure.
• Medical care package and social benefits.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture.

How to apply:

Please prepare the following documents (you will be asked to submit the documents merged into one PDF file while filling out the application form linked below):

- Motivation letter;

- CV;

- A list of publications and conferences attended;

- Contact details of previous supervisors for reference (please do not attach generic reference letters but contact details instead)

If you think you are the person we are looking for, please apply by filling in this form: https://forms.gle/Exoy7iw4U8cYLL9C6