The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of: Postdoctoral Researcher at the Dioscuri Centre for Metabolic Diseases
Number of available positions: 1
Place of work: Dioscuri Centre for Metabolic Diseases
Researcher career profiles (R1-R4): Recognized researcher (R2)
Field of science: Biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, physiology, metabolism
Type of recruitment: NCN OPUS 23 (Polish National Science Centre grant)
Requirements:
- Doctoral degree in the field of biology, medicine, biotechnology or related field obtained not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project (not including maternity leaves).
- Experience in cell culture, molecular biology and/or biochemistry techniques; expertise in working with mice or other rodents will be in plus.
- Specific experience in lipid biology will be an advantage.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Very good organizational skills, especially project and time management skills.
- Proactive approach to achieving tasks and objectives, good interpersonal skills, a collaborative attitude.
- Scientific achievements documented by publications from the JCR list.
Project description:
The position is available within the OPUS 23 project “Unraveling mechanisms and physiological outcome of lipid-evoked regulation of proteostasis in the intestine” financed for 4 years by the Polish National Science Center.
The main aim of our laboratory is to understand the cross-talk of different classes of signaling molecules in regulation of metabolic homeostasis. We are especially interested in unraveling novel signaling modules promoting adipose tissue, skeletal muscles and intestine dysfunction during metabolic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes.
In the framework of this proposal, we will utilize a combination of cell biology, biochemical, and proteomic approaches as well as advanced microscopic techniques to tackle the mechanisms changing proteostasis of the enterocytes in response to lipids ingestion. We believe that the project will not only result in the identification of novel mechanisms ensuring intestinal homeostasis but will also lay the basis for the generation of new pharmacological strategies to treat metabolic and inflammatory diseases in the intestine.
Postdoctoral position is available at the laboratory of dr. Grzegorz Sumara sponsored by the Dioscuri Center of Excellence (supported by the Max Planck Society and the Polish National Science Center) and EMBO Installation Grant.
https://www.nencki.edu.pl/laboratories/dioscuri-center-for-metabolic-diseases/
and https://grzegorzsumaralab.nencki.edu.pl/
The laboratory is located at the at the Nencki Institute of Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland. The Nencki Institute is a leading research institute in Poland focused on different aspects of physiology and neurobiology and offers state-of-the-art research facilities and a vibrant, international scientific community: https://www.nencki.edu.pl/
Employment conditions:
- Type of contract: Full-time work contract.
- Duration of contract: initially for one year, with an intended extension, depending on the performance, for up to 48 months.
- Position starts on: 01.01.2024 (the starting date is negotiable).
- Work in a multidisciplinary, international team, in a very dynamic organization, with multiple opportunities for professional development, participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring.
- Administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel.
Application procedure and deadline:
A SINGLE PDF file composed of:
- Motivation letter stating research interests and scientific achievements;
- CV including the list of publications
- Contact details to at least 2 referees (including Ph.D. supervisor)
- Copy of the PhD diploma
You can use the foreign equivalent of a Polish academic degree if it meets at least
one of the following criteria:
- is covered by the provisions of an international agreement on the equivalence of education,
- was issued by an authorized institution operating in an EU, OECD or EFTA Member State,
- was issued in another country and recognized on the basis of the regulations on the recognition of academic degrees obtained abroad (learn more about the procedure for the recognition of academic degrees:
The documents should be sent to postdoc@nencki.edu.pl. In the subject include "Postdoc GS:" and your first and last name.
The deadline is 30.11.2023 or until position is filled.
Only selected candidates will be invited for a scientific interview, to demonstrate their achievements and present their own research interests.
Contact information: g.sumara@nencki.edu.pl
Link to website: https://www.nencki.edu.pl/laboratories/dioscuri-center-for-metabolic-diseases/ and https://grzegorzsumaralab.nencki.edu.pl/
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