Director of the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Science in Olsztyn announces an open call for the position:
Post-doc in Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology
within the realization of the project financed by the National Science Centre, Reg. No: 2018/29/B/NZ9/00391, entitled: “Biological study and mathematical modeling to describe and predict new processes controlling the development, function and atresia of ovarian follicles in cows” led by prof. Dariusz Jan Skarżyński.
Scientific research and other tasks in which the Candidate would participate:
- research related to: (1) investigation of the effects and mechanisms of growth factors on follicular growth, steroidogenesis, maturation and ovulation in cattle; and (2) developing mathematical models that will describe mechanisms controlling above functions of bovine follicles,
- execution of experiments,
- participation in in vitro experiments (cell separation and culture),
- participation in molecular biology analysis,
- perform data analysis and presentation, create high quality figures,
- collaborate with mathematicians, biologists and veterinarians,
- draft manuscripts for publication, present/publish the results in scientific conferences.
Candidate qualification requirements:
- Ph.D. in biology or biotechnology, animal sciences, mathematical biology or bio-informatics,
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: reproductive biology, cell physiology, hormonal regulation, mechanisms of cytokine and growth factor action,
- First authorship of at least 5 scientific publications,
- At least one international internship (minimum 1 month),
- Participation in externally funded research projects (executor of at least 2 projects),
- Laboratory experience: in cell culture, ELISA, molecular biology techniques,
- Fluency in English in speaking and writing,
- Good writing and presentation skills of scientific papers and work, oral and written communication skills: English essential, Polish desirable.
Expectations:
- communicativeness and good organization of work,
- ability to work in a team, create research teams,
- experience in interpretation of RNA-seq data.
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 including: education history, details on the PhD thesis (title, name of the supervisor, institution awarding the title, date of issuing the diploma), scientific record (scientific papers, conference presentations, book chapters, monographs, books, etc.), awards and other achievements (scholarships, internships, training schools, participation in research projects, etc.);
- copy of PhD diploma;
- at least one recommendation letter signed by a recognized researcher.
Employment duration – 7 months: since May 1, 2024 until November 30, 2024
Application documents should be sent to e-mail address: k.lukasik@pan.olsztyn.pl.
Mrs. Karolina Łukasik
Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology,
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of PAS
Olsztyn, Poland
Kindly note that only online applications will be accepted.
The deadline for sending the documents is April 8, 2024; 12.00. a.m.
Results of the call will be announced within 7 days since the application deadline (may be extended until suitable Candidate who fulfills all requirements is found).
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