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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 veterinary or animal sciences, biology, biotechnology, mathematical biology or bio-informatics;
• experience in one or more of the following fields is desirable: reproductive biology, cell physiology, hormonal regulations, mechanisms of growth factors actions, cell dead mechanisms,  mathematical modelling of hormonal dynamical systems;
• active participation in scientific conferences;
• laboratory experience desirable: ideally 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.

The Institute offers:

• basic salary: 7900 PLN
• 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 articles, 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 – 6 months: since December 1, 2023 until May 31, 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 October 27, 2023; 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).

Please include in your application the following, signed statement:

“I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realizing 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: iodo@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.

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

The recruitment rules for research positions are available here.

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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 veterinary or animal sciences, biology, biotechnology, mathematical biology or bio-informatics;
• experience in one or more of the following fields is desirable: reproductive biology, cell physiology, hormonal regulations, mechanisms of growth factors actions, cell dead mechanisms,  mathematical modelling of hormonal dynamical systems;
• active participation in scientific conferences;
• laboratory experience desirable: ideally 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.

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 articles, 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 – 6 months: since December 1, 2023 until May 31, 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 September 30, 2023; 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).

Please include in your application the following, signed statement:

“I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realizing 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:

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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
2. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
3. The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
4. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
5. You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
7. Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
8. Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

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

The recruitment rules for research positions are available here.

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Title:

„Unravelling the Mechanism of Formation and the Functional Significance of the Novel, Glioblastoma-Specific Localization Pattern of HCMV Protein”.

Place of employment:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research (IARFR)PAS, Department of Biology and Pathology of Human Reproduction Olsztyn, Poland.

Application:

Per e-mail to: a.andronowska@pan.olsztyn.pl

Deadline: 5 Sep 2023,  15:00 CET

Candidates need to apply to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences of the IAR&FR for details and necessary forms please see.

Starting Date: Oct 2023

Length of scholarship: 48 months

Project Description:

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a malignant brain tumor. The prognosis for GBM patients after extensive treatment is very poor – 5 year survival rate is less than 10%. Additionally, the etiology and pathogenesis of this disease are still not understood. High percentage of glioblastomas were found to be positive for human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), which was found to be associated with worse prognosis for the patients. Adjuvant anti-HCMV treatments have shown increase in survival rates for GBM patients, confirming influence of HCMV infection on the outcome of the disease. The HCMV gene products were shown to influence glioblastoma proliferation and angiogenesis, induce apoptosis-resistance and immune evasion, suggesting an oncomodulatory role of HCMV in this disease. One of the HCMV proteins found in high percentage of glioblastomas is immediate early protein 1 (IE1). We detected a novel localization pattern of IE1 on mitotic chromosomes in glioblastoma cells. In addition to the known “chromosome painting” pattern we observed chromosome-associated spots (CAS) of IE1. This localization pattern was not present in other cell types of neural origin or other cells that support HCMV replication or latency, which are two known characteristics of the glioblastoma cells we used. We did, however detect it in another glioblastoma cell line, suggesting that the CAS localization of IE1 might be specific to glioblastoma. The goal of this project is to study chromatin association of HCMV IE1 protein in glioblastoma cells. Project will combine methods of virology, cell and molecular biology. We would like to study the possible function of the novel IE1 localization pattern. We believe that unravelling the function of IE1 CAS localization will not only further our understanding of the role that HCMV plays in glioblastoma, but may aid in future development of new therapeutic approaches targeting viral persistence.

TYPE of NCN grant: OPUS24 – NZ6.

Description of the tasks:

1. Cloning of lentiviral vectors;
2. Generation and validation of stable cell lines;
3. Isolation of protein complexes;
4. Quantitative MS analysis and processing and filtering of MS data.

Successful candidate will also be responsible for data analysis, writing publications and presenting results at seminars and conferences.

Qualifications:

• Masters in microbiology, biotechnology, biology or related discipline,
• Solid knowledge of molecular and cell biology techniques is required,
• Knowledge in the field of virology or microbiology and in vitro cultures is advantages,
• Ability to communicate easily in English,
• Ability to communicate well and work in a group.

Benefits:

• a stimulating research environment with motivated and interdisciplinary team in an international environment,
• an exciting project with cutting-edge technologies at the interface of basic research and translational medicine,
• personal and professional development opportunities – supported by internal and external training,
• the doctoral scholarship:PLN 4 200 gross.

Interested candidates are asked to provide the following documents:

• Motivation letter;
• CV including list of publications, conference presentations, technical expertise and awards;
• MS degree certificate, PhD diploma or certificate of participation in studies at the moment;
• Recommendation letter from at least two scientific mentors, confirming skills necessary for completing the project;
• Documents confirming proficiency in foreign languages;
• Other documents, that in the opinion of the candidate are important when considering him/her for the position;
• Signed 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).

Please direct any questions regarding the project to the PI: Dr hab. Magdalena Weidner-Glunde, email: m.weidner-glunde@pan.olsztyn.pl.

In your CV, please include a consent clause for the processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

„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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publishing the full results of the competition 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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
2. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
3. The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
4. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
5. You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
7. Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
8. Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

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Project titled: pt. „Effect of embryonic signals on methylome of the porcine endometrium as a novel mechanism contributing to pregnancy establishment” (NCN OPUS 24 project)

PhD. supervisor/PI project: Prof. Agnieszka Wacławik

Early pregnancy in mammals is a critical period with high mortality rate of embryos. Developing embryos signal their presence to the maternal organism by secretions of various factors and molecules which are recognized among others in uterine endometrium. Primary porcine embryonic signal is estradiol.

Aim of the project is to determine the complex changes in the porcine endometrial methylome during early pregnancy and these evoked by estradiol action and finding the answer whether these changes may affect the expression of particular genes. Because endometrium is a complex tissue, some changes could be characteristic only for specific type of cells. Thus, in our approach we are going to determine spatial and temporal profiles of porcine endometrial methylome during early pregnancy and in response to estradiol treatment in vitro and in vivo. To reach our goal we are going to use ex vivo approach together with advanced in vitro models and also innovative in vivo model in which the estradiol was administered locally into uterine lumen to mimic conceptus signaling. The next aim of proposed project is to determine the effect of DNA methylation on endometrial gene expression, endometrial secretory function, proliferation and migration of endometrial cells.

During the 4-year-long, fully funded scholarship PhD student will be expected to perform research, laboratory analysis, write scientific articles, present the results during the international scientific conferences and – consequently – defend her/his PhD thesis at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences. High-level mentoring, detailed research agenda as well as full financial support for the research planned will be ensured to PhD candidate. Appropriate training on epigenetics, transcriptomics, and molecular analysis will be provided with the use of high-end, modern research infrastructure.

Requirements for the candidate:

1. Master thesis accomplishment – life science degree (biology, biotechnology, animal husbandry) or other related to the discipline of animal science;
2. Knowledge in the field of reproductive biology and animal physiology;
3. Knowledge in basic molecular biology methods (e.g. Real-Time PCR, Western blot) and/or cell culture methods, microscopic techniques as well as in statistical analyses;
4. Availability and willingness for gathering of the animal material for experiments; ability to work with animals;
5. Good command of English enabling communication, independent manuscript preparation and presentation at international conferences;
6. High motivation for scientific work, good analytical and work organization skills, both individual and team work skills, and excellent accuracy and attention to detail.  Ability to perform lab work, independently plan and execute experiments and willingness to constantly deepen your knowledge based on the literature in the field.

Highly appreciated:

• Previous experience in using methods for studying epigenetic mechanisms,
• Previous experience in performing experiments on reproductive tract tissues of domestic animals and/or culture of cell lines in vitro.

Conditions:

1. Position: PhD student at the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences,
2. PhD scholarship: 5000 PLN gross salary (~3800 PLN net salary) per month,
3. Maximum scholarship duration: 4 years,
4. Start of position: October 1st 2023 (beginning of the academic year 2023/2024 at the doctoral school),
5. Location:
   Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn (Poland), Department of Hormonal Action Mechanisms,
6. Participation in international collaboration,
7. Work environment: scientific group focused on ambitious aims in supportive atmosphere.

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Agnieszka-Waclawik

Required documents:

1. Scientific CV  including information on: (1) education, (2) scientific records; publications, conference abstracts, etc..; (3) scientific achievements, such as awards, scholarships, workshop attendance and involvement in research projects (4) knowledge of methods and laboratory skills;
2. Motivation letter;
3. Master and Bachelor Thesis Certificates with information about final marks and study plan;
4. Recommendation letter by mentor/master’s thesis supervisor with confirmation of skills useful for scientific career;
5. The abstract of MSc thesis.
6. Other documents that, according to the rules of Doctoral School.

Applications should be sent to prof. Agnieszka Waclawik e-mail: a.waclawik@pan.olsztyn.pl until 3^rd Sept 2023. Contact and additional information: a.waclawik@pan.olsztyn.pl.

Only selected candidates will be invited for on-line interview.

In your CV, please include a consent clause for the processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

„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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publishing the full results of the competition 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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
2. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
3. The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
4. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
5. You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
7. Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
8. Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

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Institution name:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (IAR&FR PAS)

Name of the position:

Post-doctoral Researcher in an NCN project OPUS LAP 22 entitled: „Biotope influence on genetic diversity, fitness traits, microbiome and embryonic diapause in the European roe deer”.

Description of the position:

The candidate will participate in the following research tasks and analyses:

1. The procedure of collecting research material in the field, eviscerationand tissue preparation, transporting the material to the laboratory;
2. The isolation of oocytes from the ovaries of female roe deer, to develop a method for vitrification of oocytes;
3. The isolation of semen from epididymides of male roe deer, develop a method for cryopreservation of semen, CASA analysis, determination of concentration and morphology;
4. The develop in vitro fertilization method, culture embryos to blastocyst stage;
5. Perform molecular biology techniques – Real Time PCR, electrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA;
6. Computer and statistical analysis of the obtained results, compilation of results for publication;
7. Preparation of manuscripts, conference reports, presentations.

Conditions of work:

• The elected candidate will receive a monthly salary of 7500-8500 PLN per month (brutto),
• Location of the workplace: Department of Biodiversity Protection, IAR&FR PAS, Popielno 25, 12-220 Ruciane-Nida:
• Date of beginning of the employment: August 2023,
• Length of work contract: 30 months.

Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in bioengineering, biotechnology, biology, veterinary, or related discipline (obtained not earlier than 5 years before the date of the announcement, a degree should be obtained outside the Institution where the project will be carried out);
2. Knowledge in the field of biochemistry, molecular biology, biology of reproduction od mammals;
3. Experience confirmed by scientific achievements in research on molecular biology techniques;
4. Experience confirmed by scientific achievements and reccomendation letter in the field of molecular biology analyses: Real Time PCR, SDS-PAGE, 2D PAGE, Western-Blot, ELISA;
5. Knowledge of the English language at a level enabling easy communication, reading and writing scientific text;
6. Driving licence in category B and practical abilities of auto driving confirmed by copy of driving licence vaild in Poland;
7. Ability to work in a team.

Interested candidates are asked to provide the following documents:

1. Motivation letter;
2. CV including a list of publications, conference presentations, and other awards;
3. Ph.D. diploma or certificate of participation in studies at the moment;
4. Copy of driving licence,
5. Recommendation letter confirming skills necessary for completing the project;
6. Other documents, that in the opinion of the candidate are important when considering him/her for the position.

Applications should be sent to:

Prof. Anna Korzekwa, email: a.korzekwa@pan.olsztyn.pl, deadline June 30, 2023 until 10:00 p.m. The subject of the message should be „Call for Post-doc Researcher/OPUS LAP”.

In your CV, please include a consent clause for the processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

„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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publishing the full results of the competition 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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
2. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
3. The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
4. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
5. You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
7. Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.

Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

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Food Tech/Nutrition/Biology PhD Students (2 positions) in OPUS 23 project: „Effect of intestinal microbiota modulation induced by the chicory inulin-type β-fructans on metabolic parameters and biomarkers of the gut-skin axis in chronic skin inflammation”

IF YOU ARE GRADUATING THIS YEAR, THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU!

Recruitment call for the OPUS 23 project entitled „Effect of intestinal microbiota modulation induced by the chicory inulin-type β-fructans on metabolic parameters and biomarkers of the gut-skin axis in chronic skin inflammation” led by dr hab. Urszula Krupa-Kozak at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, Poland.

Project description:

This interdisciplinary project was designed for 4 year duration. During this period an 8-week nutritional intervention using a prebiotic vs. placebo will be conducted to analyze the supplement influence on the spectrum of parameters starting from the characteristic of intestinal microbiota, through metabolic parameters (oxidative stress parameters, VOCs) till the gut barrier functionality and inflammatory mediators. This study is a placebo-controlled RCT on patients with mild psoriasis as a model of chronic skin inflammation.

PhD student 1 will be involved in tasks related to the analysis of intestinal microbiota profile using 16S rRNA and advanced statistical methods, and analysis of metabolites related to microbiota activity (SCFA) using HPLC. In addition, PhD student will be involved in all other research tasks,  starting from the biological material collection (blood, urine, feces, skin), data collection, interpretation, and statistical analysis, and manuscript writing.

PhD student 2 will be involved in tasks related to the determination of the whole gut barrier permeability assessment including the functional assay (multi-sugars absorption test) and the concentration of biomarkers of intestinal barrier functionality, in addition, will be involved in all other research tasks, starting from the biological material collection (blood, urine, feces, skin), data collection, interpretation and statistical analysis, manuscripts preparation.

Application deadline:

• June 30^th, 2023 (23:59:59 Warsaw)

How to apply:

• Send your documentation (listed in eligibility criteria section) to: u.krupa-kozak@pan.olsztyn.pl within the deadline (sooner the better).
• Please include „PhD application” in message titile.

Position opening date:

• Position will be open since October 1, 2023.

Requirements for the candidates:

• Higher (second degree) education in the field of biological sciences (biotechnology, biology) or related;
• Knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology, gut characteristics, physiology, and human nutrition;
• Knowledge of modern analytical techniques (chromatographic methods; ELISA, mass spectrometry);
• Good knowledge of English in speech and writing;
• Practical experience in laboratory work and basic molecular biology techniques;
• Good knowledge of the bioinformatic tools;
• Ability to write scientific and/or popular science papers and present results;
• Availability, motivation for scientific work, good organization of work;
• Previous participation in the research projects and scientific manuscript writing will be an additional advantage;
• Highly appreciated scientific enthusiasm!

IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR MASTER DIPLOMA YET, BUT YOU ARE SET FOR GRADUATION IN 2023, PLEASE DO APPLY

Conditions of employment:

• Maximum duration of the scholarship: 48 months;
• The amount of the doctoral scholarship: PLN 5000 gross per month;
• The selected candidates must become a participant in the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences co-run by IRZBŻ PAS in Olsztyn;
• PhD will be realized in the IAR&FR, PAS in cooperation with the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn and the Faculty of Human Nutrition of Warsaw University of Life Sciences;
• We offer full support in assimilation process (help in settlement and living in Poland).

Eligibility criteria:

1. Complete application documentation:

• CV containing:
  • education path,
  • details of the Master’s thesis (title, supervision, date of obtaining/date of defense planned),
  • scientific achievements, including scientific publications (if any), trainings, conferences, chapters, articles etc.,
  • competences to perform tasks planned in the project (mainly laboratory skills).

• Cover letter,
• Recommendation letter (preferably by Master’s thesis supervisor / mentor / project manager);

2. Master’s degree (or planned graduation for 2023);
3. Applying before the deadline;
4. Consent to the processing of personal data.

In your CV or e-mail message, please include a clause of consent to the processing of personal data by us in the recruitment process:

„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 at 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process (in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC).

Selection process:

1. Selected candidates will be invited to an on-line interview, to present themselves; candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation regarding their Master thesis and practical methods they were using along the process.
2. Candidates evaluated with the highest score will be invited to the 2^nd stage interview, which will take place face-to-face or online.
3. During the interview, the candidate will be asked to deliver a 10-minute speech, presenting his/her own idea about the implementation of the project for which he/she is applying (based od the project concept).
4. The 2^nd stage interview will be considered as the recruitment interview to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn (admission to the doctoral school is a prerequisite for receiving a scholarship).
5. Admissions to the doctoral school and the project will be announced on the doctoral school website.

Note: Candidates are entitled to a right of complaint within 14 days from the final results announcement. Complaints (with justification) should be addressed to the Institute’s HR Manager (j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl). HR Manager is obliged to respond the complaint within 14 working days. 

Data processing information

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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
2. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
3. The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
4. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
5. You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
7. Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
8. Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

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Position: full-time associate professor

Headquarter: Department of Biosensors

Expectations:

• motivation for scientific work
• communication skills and very good organization of work
• ability to work in a team and independently

The candidate will participate in the following tasks:

• conducting research related to the development of new analytical platforms and systems that are used in the construction of electrochemical (bio)sensors for food analysis and medical diagnostics

Candidate’s qualifications and experience:

• PhD degree in the discipline of chemical or biological sciences or related sciences
• knowledge of electroanalytical methods of analysis, in particular voltammetric methods
• knowledge and experience in the construction of (bio)electrochemical sensors
• documented scientific achievements

Additional skills:

• good knowledge of English in speaking and writing
• the ability to prepare reports and present the results of scientific work
• completed scientific internship

Working conditions:

• work on working days, with the possibility of task work in the case of specific experiments

Perspectives:

• work in a team focused on innovative projects
• the opportunity to acquire new competences and raise qualifications
• participation in activities aimed at popularizing science

Required documents:

• copy of university diploma,
• CV,
• cover letter,
• references (not obligatory).

The documents should be sent by e-mail to Mrs. Joanna Papurzyńska (Human Resources Specialist): j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl

or by the post to the following address:

Mrs. Joanna Papurzyńska
Human Resources Specialist
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research Polish Academy of Sciences
Tuwima Street 10
10-748 OLSZTYN

The deadline for sending the documents is September 15, 2023, at 12 a.m.

In your CV, please include a consent clause for the processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

„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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publishing the full results of the competition 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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
2. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
3. The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
4. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
5. You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
7. Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
8. Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

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IF YOU ARE GRADUATING THIS YEAR, THIS OFFER IS FOR YOU!

Recruitment call for the NCN Preludium BIS 3 project entitled „Immunomodulatory properties of a pre-fermented whey drink enriched with chokeberry juice and colostrum” led by prof. dr hab. Barbara Wroblewska at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, Poland.

Project description:

The PhD Student will carry out a tasks aimed at examining the effects of bioactive whey and colostrum proteins and chokeberry juice polyphenols, The first stage of the project will include determining the proportions/quantitative selection of raw materials in the mixture and determining the optimal conditions for pre-fermentation. In the next stages, simulated gastrointestinal digestion of individual components and their pre-fermented mixture will be carried out, as well as an analysis of the biological activity of the obtained hydrolysates using a model of human intestinal epithelial cells (Caco-2, cancer cells and HIEC-6, healthy cells). Epithelial cells will be cultured under standard conditions and in a state of induced inflammatory reaction (in the presence of bacterial lipopolysaccharide, LPS). The determined parameters of the immune response of epithelial cells (cell proliferation, the level of markers of the immune reaction: expression of cytokines and the level of interleukins of the pro- and anti-inflammatory pathway) will allow to unambiguously determine the immunoregulatory potential of the components and their pre-fermented mixture.

The implementation of the project will include: ongoing analysis of scientific literature, planning and performing experiments as well as laboratory and statistical analyses, interpretation of the results obtained, drawing conclusions, as well as preparing and presenting research results at scientific conferences, as well as writing scientific publications on the conducted research. Participation in the project will end with the defense of a doctoral thesis at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Application deadline:

• 31^st May 2023 (23:59:59 Warsaw)

How to apply:

• Send your documentation (listed in eligibility criteria section) to: b.wroblewska@pan.olsztyn.pl within the deadline (sooner the better),
• Please include „PhD application” in message titile.

Position opening date:

• Position is open and can be taken between July and October 2023.

Requirements for the candidate:

• Higher (second degree) education in the field of agricultural sciences in the discipline of food and nutrition technology or biological (biotechnology, biology), or related,
• Knowledge of food technology and/or cell biology,
• Good knowledge of English in speech and writing,
• Practical knowledge of analytics in the field of microbiological research (lactic fermentation, bacteria microscopy), in vitro digestion and cell culture, knowledge of molecular biology techniques (eg RT-PCR, qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry) and statistical analysis,
• Ability to write scientific and/or popular science papers and present results,
• Availability, motivation for scientific work, good organization of work,
• Highly appreciated scientific enthusiasm!

Additional advantages will be:

• Knowledge of in silico analysis,
• Bioinformatics skills.

We offer full support in assimilation process (help in settlement and living in Poland).

IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR MASTER DIPLOMA YET, BUT YOU ARE SET FOR GRADUATION IN 2023, PLEASE DO APPLY

Conditions of employment:

• Maximum duration of the scholarship: 48 months,
• The amount of the doctoral scholarship: PLN 4276 gross (approximately PLN 3800 net) per month, after two years the amount of the scholarship will be increased in accordance with the regulations of the Preludium Bis3 project,
• The selected candidate must become a participant in the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences co-run by IRZBŻ PAS in Olsztyn,
• Implementation of a six-month scientific internship in a foreign research center.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Complete application documentation:

• CV containing:
  • education path,
  • details of the Master’s thesis (title, supervision, date of obtaining/date of defense planned),
  • scientific achievements, including scientific publications (if any), trainings, conferences, chapters, articles etc.,
  • competences to perform tasks planned in the project (mainly laboratory skills).

• Cover letter,
• Recommendation letter (preferably by Master’s thesis supervisor / mentor / project manager;

2. Master’s degree (or planned graduation for 2023);
3. Applying before the deadline;
4. Consent to the processing of personal data.

In your CV or e-mail message, please include a clause of consent to the processing of personal data by us in the recruitment process:

„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 at 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process (in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC).

Selection process:

1. Selected candidates will be invited to short on-line interview, to present themselves;
2. Candidates evaluated with the highest score will be invited to an actual interview, which will take place face-to-face or online;
3. During the interview, the candidate will be asked to deliver a 10-minute speech. presenting his/her own idea about the implementation of the project for which he/she is applying;
4. The recruitment results will be announced within two weeks from the last interview via e-mail;
5. Candidates selected in the course of recruitment will be asked to apply to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn – admission to the doctoral school is a prerequisite for receiving a scholarship;
6. Admissions to the doctoral school will be announced on the doctoral school website.

Note: Candidates are entitled to a right of complaint within 14 days from the final results announcement. Complaints (with justification) should be addressed to the Institute’s HR Manager (j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl). HR Manager is obliged to respond the complaint within 14 working days.

Data processing information

1. Information clause:
2. 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, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
3. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
4. The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
5. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
6. You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
7. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
8. Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
9. Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

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