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

  • Assistant Professor (Adjunct) in the Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology

Scientific research and other tasks in which the Candidate would participate:

  • research related to: reproductive aging and epigenetic changes of the bovine oocyte as a model for „human maternal aging”, searching for biomarkers of oocyte aging, testing of telomere length and TERRA in oocytes and early embryonic development, embryo-maternal communications in human and animals,
  • planning of experimental procedures, execution of in vivo and in vitro (including oocyte and embryo culture) experiments,
  • coordination of in vivo studies developed in the Department (collaboration with Research Station in Popielno, veterinarians, zootechnicians, practitioners of veterinary, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies),
  • coordination of tasks related to the embryo collection and production team – EmbryoVet,
  • support in training and supervision of PhD students,
  • present/publish the results in scientific conferences/journals.

Candidate qualification requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences/Medicine The candidate has accomplished graduation (PhD) outside the research/academic institutions located in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (Poland),
  • Veterinary title of specialist in animal reproduction (preferably Diplomate ECAR),
  • Documented (by own research in the form of a doctoral thesis, publication or presentation of results at scientific conferences) knowledge on the subject of biology and biotechnology of oocyte and embryo,
  • Practical experience in research on oocytes, reproduction of mammals, in biotechnics in laboratory and farm animals (i.e. confirmed by a four-year residency according to EBVS),
  • laboratory experience: molecular biology methods (including Q-FISH and RNA-FISH), microscopic techniques (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence) and ELISA,
  • active participation in scientific conferences (preferable oral presentations),
  • excellent oral and written communication skills (English essential, Polish desirable).
  • a minimum of 6-months of scientific internship outside the candidate’s home country.

Expectations:

  • communicativeness and good organization of work,
  • ability to work in a team, create research teams.

The Institute offers:

  • assistance in accommodation during the initial period near the Department location,
  • academic work without the need to conduct classes with students,
  • technical, administrative and organizational support,
  • participation in research conferences, courses, scientific trainings and conscious academic mentoring.

Application documents required from candidates:

  • curriculum vitae with scientific record,
  • cover letter,
  • copy of PhD diploma,
  • copy of documents confirming internship and experience (specialization) in animal reproductive health and bio-technics/biotechnology,
  • recommendation letter signed by a recognized researcher.

The documents (electronic version only) should be sent to the below address:

Mrs. Joanna Papurzynska
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences
Tuwima Street 10
10-748 OLSZTYN

The documents could be sent via e-mail to: j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl

The deadline for sending the documents is July 13, 2020; 12.00. a.m.

Results of the call will be announced within 21 days since the application deadline (may be extended until suitable Candidate who fulfills all requirements is found).

Please include in your application the following, signed statement:

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The results of the competition will be available on the website:

https://pan.olsztyn.pl/institute/results-of-competitions

The recruitment rules for research positions are available at:

https://pan.olsztyn.pl/institute/hr-excellence-in-research
 

Data publikacji: 10.06.2020