Director of the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Science in Olsztyn announces an open call for the position of:

  • post-doctoral position in Biosensors Department (number of vacancies: 1)

Specific research activities in which the candidate will take part:

to carry out research related to the development of electrochemical biosensors based on redox-active monolayers modified with metal nanoparticles and /or magnetic beads.

Information on work conditions and perspectives of professional development:

If you appreciate peace and quiet – Poland and Olsztyn would be a good choice for your new place of work and private life. Located in the surrounding of lakes and forests, Olsztyn is one of the biggest tourist centers in Poland. Within the administrative bounds of the city you will find 15 lakes with a very well-developed tourist infrastructure and leisure facilities.

Apart from typical recreation and tourist assets, the city is a vibrant sports center. Olsztyn seats a number of sports clubs with a diversified offer of water activities and many other.

Another Olsztyn’s famous landmark is Kortowo, situated away from the city, in a close neighborhood to the Institute. Kortowo is a university campus recognized as the most beautiful in Poland, and one of the most picturesque in Europe. During the academic year Kortowo is a vibrant student centre, which becomes open for tourists when the vacation season starts. At the campus you will find many clubs, tennis courts, a sport stadium and equestrian facilities. There is also a scenic beach, a restaurant and Kortowo harbor offering water equipment rental service, including sail boats, rowing boats, kayaks, water bikes and surfboats.
In Olsztyn there are also many cultural events, concerts and theatre performances. The most famous are the annual Olsztyn Green Festival and Olsztyn Artistic Summer with a series of appealing attractions.

Information on working conditions and career prospects:

The results of this research will contribute to the increase of fundamental knowledge on inter molecular recognitions processes occurring at the interfaces which will be the base of the development of new generation biosensors for medical diagnostics and food quality control.

Main requirements:

  • PhD in chemical sciences;
  • Co-authorship in scientific papers published in the international journals (appearing in the Web of Knowledge database);
  • at least 5 years of work experience in a similar position;
  • the ability to use the atomic force microscope (AFM) and electrochemical techniques, including square-wave voltammetry, chronocoulometry, cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry;
  • ability to immobilization of antibodies on magnetic beads;
  • ability to modification of DNA probes using redox-active labels;
  • at least a six-month post-doctoral internship abroad;
  • Very good skills in using computer and analytical equipment;
  • English at a good level in writing and speaking;
  • ability to work in a team.

Documents to be submitted:

  • curriculum vitae with scientific record;
  • copy of diploma;
  • motivation letter;

The documents should be sent via e-mail to Mrs. Joanna Papurzyńska (Human Resources Specialist): j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl or by the post to the following address:

Mrs. Joanna Papurzyńska
Human Resources Specialist
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research
Polish Academy of Sciences
Tuwima Street 10
10-748 Olsztyn.

The deadline for sending the documents is September 25, 2018, 12.00. p.m.

Results of the call will be announced within approx. 21 days since the application deadline.

 

Data publikacji: 30.08.2018