The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of: Postdoctoral Researcher at Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology
Number of available positions: 1
Place of work: Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology
Researcher career profiles (R1-R4): R2/R3
Field of science: neurobiology
Type of recruitment: OPUS – 20 NCN grant
Requirements:
- PhD in biology, veterinary or related sciences (PhD up to 7 years before the employment);
- documented research experience in immunology, neuroscience or molecular biology;
- expertise in gene cloning, recombinant proteins purification;
- fluent English;
- Doctoral degree obtained not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. The period of 7 years may be extended by the duration specified in the NCN regulations;
Project description:
A postdoc position in the Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology (Nencki Institute) to study immune cells in murine genetically engineered models of brain tumors and immunotherapy using single cell and spatial transcriptomics.
Scope of tasks:
A candidate will study functions of immune components of the tumor microenvironment in murine models of brain tumors. Our analyses will employ characterization of various glioma models with defined genetic backgrounds, tumor implantation, immune cell sorting, high-throughput molecular biology, single cell and spatial transcriptomics and immunotherapy.
Our project aims to provide novel insights into the molecular cellular and mechanisms underlying reprograming of the tumor microenvironment and modulate immunotherapy effectiveness. This is the international project involving scientists from the USA, Spain and Israel.
Employment conditions:
- full time position;
- gross salary: approximately 11600 PLN per month;
- employment period: 6 months;
- planned start date: January 1, 2024.
Application procedure and deadline:
Required documents:
- scientific CV including your personal data, education, research experience,
- list of publications;
- PhD certificate,
- contact details for two people that can provide recommendations,
- statement by the candidate that he/she will not receive remuneration from other projects funded by the National Science Centre,
- declaration that the candidate will not take up other jobs during the period of employment in the project.
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:
Applications should be sent to postdoc@nencki.edu.pl with a copy to: b.kaminska@nencki.edu.pl with a note: „Postdoctoral Researcher BKK 1” till December 29th, 2023, 2:00 PM. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
For more information please contact: b.kaminska@nencki.edu.pl
Link to website: https://nencki.edu.pl/
Additional information:
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