1 Postdoc in Nutrigenomics – Research on the impact of vitamin D on the epigenetic programming of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells derived from human cord blood

Organisation:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research Polish Academy of Sciences

Department:

Nutrigenomics Team

Research Field:

Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Technology » Biotechnology

Researcher Profile:

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country:

Poland

App. Deadline:

17 Feb 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Offer Description

We are inviting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our Nutrigenomics Team in a project led by Prof. Carsten Carlberg. This research will investigate the impact of vitamin D on the epigenetic programming of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells derived from human cord blood (NCN OPUS27 Grant).

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Dive deep into molecular research: Study how vitamin D impacts gene regulation and epigenetics,
• Collaborate: Work within a multidisciplinary team focused on nutrigenomics, immunology, and cancer research,
• Publish impactful research: 

Where to apply

E-mail: m.cieslik@pan.olsztyn.pl

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD in Biosciences (Biology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology),
• High motivation to work in an international team,
• Ability to work independently,
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with the multidisciplinary cohort of researchers,
• Proactive, motivated, showing initiative to move projects forward,
• Good work organization,
• Independently design and conduct high-quality research experiments under the supervisor’s guidance,
• Analyze data, create high quality figures and draft manuscripts for publication,
• Fluency in English in speaking and writing,
• Good writing and presentation skills.

Specific Requirements

• Knowledge in molecular biology methods, in particularly RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and/or ChIP-seq,
• Experience with cell culture, ideally isolation and culture of stem cells,
• Track record of publications.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Benefits

• Duration of employment: 48 months,
• Salary: c.a. 9 500 PLN gross per month,
• Date of position opening: March 1st, 2025,
• Number of positions: 1.

Eligibility criteria

1. Academic Qualifications:
   • PhD or Equivalent in a relevant field;
   • Relevant Research Area;
2. Research Experience:
   • Publication Record;
   • Methodological Expertise;
   • Collaborative Projects;
3. Skills and Competencies:
   • Technical Proficiency;
   • Analytical Thinking;
   • Communication Skills;
   • Project Management;
4. Alignment with Research Goals:
   • Interest in the Topic;
   • Future Goals;
5. Recommendations:
   • References.

Selection process

1. Application Submission: Submit your documentation;
2. Review: Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated on their qualifications and experience;
3. Interview: Selected applicants will be invited for an interview to discuss their research background;
4. Final Decision: Successful candidates will receive an offer and guidance on the next steps.

Additional comments

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„I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents by the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn with its registered office 10-683 Olsztyn, ul. Trylińskiego 18, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publish the full competition results on the Institute’s website.

Information clause:

1. The administrator of personal data processed as part of the recruitment process is the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn with its registered office at 10-683 Olsztyn, ul. Trylińskiego 18, tel. 89 500 32 00, e-mail: institute@pan.olsztyn.pl .
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3. The provided personal data will be processed for the purpose of implementing the current recruitment process and stored until its completion based on the consent given (in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).
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Note: Any person who feels aggrieved by the manner of recruitment and selection process should first submit a written complaint to the Head of HR and Payroll Department (j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl), within two weeks (14 days) of announcing the completion of the recruitment process. The complaint should specify the name of the position for which the competition was conducted, as well as a detailed description of the stage of the recruitment process, in relation to which comments are submitted.

Good luck!