The Laboratory focuses its research on intracellular signaling and energy metabolism. The position is funded by the EU FP7 Capacities programme. The Nencki Institute develops and applies a multi-level application of cutting edge biological imaging techniques for improving the understanding of animal and human biology from molecular and organelle levels through cell function to the whole organism of Bioenergetics and Biomembranes. Over the recent years bio-imaging has become the primary investigation method at the Nencki Institute and represents one of its strategic development areas for the next decade. We are now looking for enthusiastic and talented researcher to undertake bio-imaging project focused on molecular, cellular, organelle and organism levels.

Applicants should hold a PhD degree in a relevant subject area, have extensive experience in visualization of bio-processes and expertise in molecular biology, cell biology and/or biochemistry. An outstanding academic track record is essential and at least one first author publication in a prominent journal is expected.

The positions are available from July 1, 2012.

Employment duration: up to 18 months

For more information about the project: http://bioimagine.nencki.gov.pl

To apply: http://postdoc.nencki.gov.pl

Closing date: April 20, 2012

For informal enquiries contact Ms Urszula Dziewulska u.dziewulska@nencki.gov.pl