PhD student in cancer biology/molecular biology/biochemistry

Position in the project: PhD student

Scientific discipline: Cancer biology, molecular biology, biochemistry

Job type (employment contract/stipend): Full-time position, stipend/contract

Number of job offers: 1

Remuneration/stipend amount/month: 4 000,00 – 4 500,00 PLN net/month

Position starts on: 1st of June 2022 or later upon mutual agreement

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 30th Apr 2023, with the possibility of extension

Institution: "ReMedy" International Research Agenda Unit, IMol PAS

Project leader: Agnieszka Chacińska and Magda Konarska, Directors of ReMedy

Project title: “Regenerative Mechanisms for Health”

Subproject title: “Evaluation of MLK4 signalling in breast cancer”

Research group: Laboratory of Molecular OncoSignalling, Anna Marusiak, PhD

Application deadline: 26th of May 2022

FNP programme: The Project is carried out within the International Research Agendas Programme of the Foundation for Polish Science

Project description:

In our laboratory we investigate the aspects of signal transduction in cancer. Our new project is focused on evaluating the role of MLK4 signalling in the interactions between the tumor microenvironment and breast cancer cells. MLK4 is a serine/threonine kinase that plays an important role in various cellular processes including proliferation, differentiation, migration of cells. We have recently proven that MLK4 is highly expressed in breast carcinoma and that it contributes to invasive phenotype of breast cancer cells.

For more information, please contact Anna Marusiak at: a.marusiak@imol.institute

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform experiments using biochemical, structural and molecular biology techniques (independently and in collaboration with other team members)
• Participate in experimental design and data analysis
• Participate in the data preparation and writing of manuscripts
• Actively participate in lab meetings, scientific seminars and conferences

Profile of candidates/requirements:

• MSc degree (or equivalent) in biology or related fields of life sciences (or perspective of obtaining one),
• Solid knowledge and familiarity with laboratory techniques in at least one of the following disciplines: molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, transcriptomics,
• Very good command of English,
• Motivation and passion for experimental work.

Required documents (in English):

• Motivation letter,
• CV with the list of publications,
• One letter of support from an academic supervisor (preferably including direct supervisor of applicant’s MSc thesis).

We offer:

• Work in a young, active, team in an excellent scientific environment,
• Comprehensive training in genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology,
• Access to the state of the art equipment and facilities,
• Participation in courses and conferences.

Please apply by filling in the following form: https://forms.gle/T4ydz7fpd1jx6Cwc8

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