EIT Food #FoodScienceClass

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn is implementing the international project #FoodScienceClass, powered by EIT Food. A total number of 300 students from Israel, Poland, Belgium and Finland take part in the second edition of the project. Poland will be represented by two classes from the XII High School in Olsztyn, named after Maria and George Dietrich, and two classes from the Primary School in Dywity, named after Maria Zientara-Malewska.

Students will take part in a series of activities that will familiarize them with topics of production, processing and food safety, as well as responsible consumer attitudes. As part of the project, students will have a unique opportunity to play the role of young researchers and – under the guidance of mentors, scientists of the IARFR PAS in Olsztyn – examine the eating habits of their peers. However, EIT Food #FoodScienceClass is not just a theory! Educational workshops on rational food management and reducing food waste are planned for September, which will take place at the Social Forge of the Food Bank in Olsztyn, one of the project partners. Students will also get to know the Institute laboratories and meet with a representative of a regional food company. The culmination of educational activities will be the development and implementation of an educational campaign, as well as the exchange of experiences and materials with other partner classes. All activities are planned taking into account the current possibilities – some activities take place online, some stationary, respecting the safety rules.

The overriding goal of the EIT Food #FoodScienceClass project is to arouse students’ curiosity about food, a topic that would seem very trivial, but the WHO data leaves no illusions. In 2019, we already had over 38 million overweight or obese children in Europe, in the group under the age of 5. Together with scientists, we are trying to show that it is worth knowing more about what is on our plate, as well as making conscious dietary choices at the stage of completing the shopping cart – says Justyna Banasiak, EIT Food #FoodScienceClass coordinator on behalf of the Institute.

The #FoodScienceClass project is funded by EIT Food, which works towards a sustainable, healthy and trustworthy food system. The project partners are: TECHNION (Israel), IARFR PAS in Olsztyn, Food Bank in Olsztyn, EUFIC (Belgium), VTT (Finland) and Rikolto (Belgium).

For more information, please contact the EIT Food #FoodScienceClass coordinator on behalf of the Institute, Justyna Banasiak (j.banasiak@pan.olsztyn.pl).

 

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Konkurs na stanowisko technologa

Instytut Rozrodu Zwierząt i Badań Żywności PAN w Olsztynie zatrudni pracownika na stanowisko technologa.

Kandydat odpowiadać będzie za:

  • Przygotowywanie narzędzi i szkła laboratoryjnego do użycia w pracowni hodowli komórek/tkanek
  • Przygotowywanie płynów laboratoryjnych i mediów hodowlanych,
  • Nadzór nad sprzętem niezbędnym do wykonywania analiz i prowadzenia hodowli komórkowych/tkankowych,
  • Nadzór nad wyposażeniem kontrolno-pomiarowym,
  • Zapewnienie zgodności działań z obowiązującymi instrukcjami,
  • Pomoc w prowadzeniu analiz laboratoryjnych.

Wymagania kwalifikacyjne:

  • Wykształcenie minimum średnie,
  • Mile widziana praktyczna znajomość zagadnień związanych z pracą laboratoryjną,
  • Umiejętność organizacji pracy własnej,
  • Pracowitość, sumienność, dokładność, rzetelność; odpowiedzialność za wykonywane zadania,
  • Komunikatywność i umiejętność pracy w zespole.

Dokumenty aplikacyjne wymagane od kandydatów:

  • CV,
  • List motywacyjny.

Oferujemy:

  • Umowę o pracę poprzedzoną zatrudnieniem na okres próbny,
  • Stabilne zatrudnienie,
  • Przyjazna atmosfera pracy,
  • Pakiet socjalny.

Dokumenty aplikacyjne proszę kierować na adres mailowy: a.blitek@pan.olsztyn.pl.

W curriculum vitae prosimy o umieszczenie klauzuli zgody na przetwarzanie przez nas danych osobowych w procesie rekrutacji:

„Wyrażam zgodę na przetwarzanie moich danych osobowych zawartych w dokumentach aplikacyjnych przez Instytut Rozrodu Zwierząt i Badań Żywności PAN w Olsztynie z siedzibą 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, w celu realizacji procesu rekrutacji (zgodnie z art. 6 ust. 1 lit. a Rozporządzenia Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) 2016/679 z dnia 27 kwietnia 2016 r. w sprawie ochrony osób fizycznych w związku z przetwarzaniem danych osobowych i w sprawie swobodnego przepływu takich danych oraz uchylenia dyrektywy95/46/WE)”.

Informujemy,że:

  1. Administratorem Pani/Pana danych osobowych jest Instytut Rozrodu Zwierząt i Badań Żywności PAN w Olsztynie z siedzibą 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10. Z administratorem można się skontaktować drogą elektroniczną na adres e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl lub pisemnie na adres siedziby administratora.
  2. Pani/Pana dane osobowe przetwarzane będą w celu realizacji obecnego procesu rekrutacji i przechowywane do czasu jej zakończenia.
  3. Przysługuje Pani/Panu prawo dostępu do treści danych oraz ich sprostowania, usunięcia lub ograniczenia przetwarzania, a także prawo sprzeciwu, zażądania zaprzestania przetwarzania i przenoszenia danych, jak również prawo do cofnięcia zgody w dowolnym momencie oraz prawo do wniesienia skargi do organu nadzorczego, tj. Prezesa Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych.
  4. Dane udostępnione przez Panią/Pana nie będą podlegały profilowaniu ani udostępnieniu podmiotom czy państwom trzecim. Odbiorcami danych mogą być instytucje upoważnione z mocy prawa.
  5. Podanie przez Pana/Panią danych osobowych jest dobrowolne.

 

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Granty NCN dla Instytutu

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Naukowcy z Instytutu PAN w Olsztynie zdobyli finansowanie na realizację projektów badawczych w ramach konkursów OPUS 20, SONATA 16 i PRELUDIUM BIS 2 ogłoszonych przez Narodowe Centrum Nauki.
(więcej…)

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Call for a position of a PhD student SONATA BIS

Institution:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, Poland

Position:

Position: PhD student (2 positions), PhD scholarship in the project entitled „Voltage across a hydrogel: A new perspective on cell’s membrane potential and its implication for embryogenesis” led by dr Magdalena Kowacz. (więcej…)

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Konkurs na stanowisko doktoranta w projekcie Sonata Bis

Nazwa jednostki:

Instytut Rozrodu Zwierząt i Badań Żywności Polskiej Akademii Nauk w Olsztynie

Nazwa stanowiska:

DOKTORANT – STYPENDYSTA w projekcie SONATA BIS NCN pt. „Napięcie elektryczne bariery hydrożelowej: Nowe spojrzenie na potencjał błonowy komórki i jego znaczenie dla wczesnego rozwoju zarodka”, kierowanym przez dr Magdalenę Kowacz. (więcej…)

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Research Assistant

Employer

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Olsztyn, Poland

Job Description

The Lab of Dr Antonio Galvao is recruiting an experienced research assistant to undertake in vitro/in vivo work in ovarian function in mouse models for maternal obesity. The escalating epidemic of overweight and obesity is a major burden for our health systems. Obesity leads to long-term health problems, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or infertility. In the lab we use mouse models and/or in vitro systems of ovarian/follicular culture to study the impact of maternal obesity in ovarian function and oocyte biology. The project investigates particularly the impact of altered leptin signalling in the ovary, a major feature of obese mothers, on the establishment of oocyte epigenome and metabolic regulations in both gamete and surrounding granulosa cells throughout folliculogenesis. The appointed scientist will be responsible for leading small research projects and mainly working closely with other members of the team and supporting them on their projects. The job holder will use mouse and cell based experimental systems to carry out transcriptome, methylome and lipidome analysis. Studies may extend to engineered cell lines to validate new findings.

The majority of the work will be lab based and occasionally with animals (as phenotyping and other procedures). Office work will be necessary, for data analysis and reporting. Considerable amount of work will be also dedicated to lab management, including inventory, ordering and invoicing.

This work will lead to important advances in our understanding of the impact of altered leptin signalling in oocyte epigenome establishment, profiling also metabolic and gene expression changes in granulosa and other underlying mechanisms.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Carrying out high quality research
  • Working with the line manager to decide the direction of the project
  • Working with colleagues on related projects
  • Training more junior lab members
  • Reading relevant scientific literature and applying knowledge to advance own work
  • Written and oral presentation of work
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records
  • Administrative tasks supporting the group (proficiency in MS Office)

Person specification: Essential

  • BSc with 2 year experience or MSc in protein biochemistry, cell signalling or related biological discipline
  • Strong expertise in cell signalling studies
  • Substantial experience in mammalian cell culture
  • Substantial experience in gene expression analysis (qPCR, WB, IF & IHC)
  • Able to understand and communicate in the English to a level appropriate for the position
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills, with good time management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels
  • Proactive, motivated, showing initiative to move projects forward
  • Ability to make independent decisions and solve routine problems

Person specification: Desirable

  • PhD in protein biochemistry, cell signalling or related biological discipline
  • An aptitude for work with mice
  • Experience analysing sequencing data (RNAseq)
  • A track record of publishing original research
  • Willing to work flexibly at times
  • Awareness and understanding of the benefits of an equal and diverse workplace

The post is initially available for 36 months, with the salary range of 57500-70500 PLN / year (brutto), based on experience. Applications will be accepted until 12th of June 2021.

Expected starting date in July-August 2021.

Documents to present with the application:

  • Cover letter highlighting the suitability of the candidate to the post (max 2 pages)
  • CV (max 6 pages)
  • Two reference letters (one of letters must be from the last supervisor/line manager)

For informal questions about the post please contact Dr Antonio Galvao – a.galvao@pan.olsztyn.pl.

For more information, please consult: www.pan.olsztyn.pl

Please include in your application the following, signed statement:

„I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realising the recruitment process pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1000) and in agreement with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)”.

Information clause

According to Art. 12 Para. 1 and 2 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation- hereinafter referred to as GDPR), we would like to inform you that:

  1. The administrator of your personal data is the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10 Tuwima Str., 10-748 Olsztyn, NIP 739-05-04-515, REGON 001289340, phone: +48 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
  2. You can contact our Data Protection Officer by e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
  3. Your personal data will be processed on the basis of art. 6 par. 1 lit. a general regulation on data protection and the Labor Code – Act of June 26, 1974 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 108) for recruitment to work at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn .
  4. Personal data will be kept during the recruitment period.
  5. You have the right to request the administrator to access your personal data, the right to rectify it, delete or limit the processing and the right to withdraw consent to its processing.
  6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory body, the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection.
  7. Providing personal data is a statutory requirement and is mandatory due to the provisions of labor law, and is voluntary in the remaining scope.
  8. Your data will not be processed in an automated way.
  9. The provision of your personal data is voluntary, but the refusal to provide such data may result in the inability to attend the recruitment process.

 

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