Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Science invites applications at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level in the Molecular Biology Laboratory, founded by KNOW (Leading National Research Centre) Scientific Consortium „Healthy Animal – Safe Food” (05-1/KNOW2/2015). The laboratory seeks candidates with proven knowledge in bioinformatics/computer science and genomics.
Full time, fixed term for maximum: 36 months (possible further prolongation)
Month salary range: discussed at the interview
Expected start date: May/June 2016
Institution:
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IARFR PAS) in Olsztyn (https://www.pan.olsztyn.pl/en/) is awarded the highest in Poland A+ category, being recognized as the best in agricultural sciences with strong position in life sciences, with 130 science staff carrying out basic and applied research. Very well equipped facilities in a workplace of a young and emerging research group are available at the IARFR PAS.
Criteria:
- M.Sc., Ph.D. or equivalent scholarly, as appropriate to the discipline (mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science or biology),
- Experience in bioinformatics, statistics and programming,
- High motivation to broaden the knowledge in bioinformatics/system biology/functional genomics,
- Familiarity with next generation sequencing data analysis will be will be advantageous,
- Good knowledge of programming language, e.g., SQL, Python, R,
- Ability to work and communicate efficiently in a team.
Key responsibilities:
- Bioinformatics, analytical support of high throughput molecular biology experiments,
- Programming facilitating omnics analysis,
- Organization, maintenance and development of informatics infrastructure,
- Active and constructive participation in the scientific projects carried out at the Institute.
We can offer:
- Involvement in interesting scientific experiments (e.g., mechanisms of gene expression regulation, epigenetics, RNA/DNA structure analysis, microRNA),
- Interdisciplinary environment,
- Self-development support, including short term scientific fellowship in the international bioinformatics team.
Closing date for applications: May 6, 2016 (The institute reserves the right to extend the deadline for submission in the absence of candidates meeting above mentioned criteria)
Interviews will be held on: May 2016
Additional information:
Applicants should provide the following documents:
- motivation letter incl. description of applicant’s’ interests,
- curriculum vitae incl. a list of achievements and expertise,
- a copy of M.Sc./Ph.D. diploma,
- contact details,
- statement: I hereby authorize you to process my personal data included in my job application for the needs of the recruitment process in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act dated 29.08.1997 (uniform text: Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2002 No 101, item 926 with further amendments).
Applications in English or in Polish should be sent to:
Joanna Papurzynska ( j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl) or
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Science
Tuwima 10
10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
Note: KNOW – bioinformatics
