Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Laboratory of Cellular Proteostasis
The newly created Laboratory of Cellular Proteostasis at the International Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB) https://shorturl.at/FkI31/, Warsaw, headed by Dr. Lidia Wróbel, seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the project entitled “Nuclear protein quality control in neurodegeneration” carried out as the Sonata project (2023/51/D/NZ3/01939) financed of the National Science Centre, Poland. The project aims to understand the mechanisms governing mammalian nuclear protein quality control (PQC) with primary focus on protein clearance pathways and its relevance in human diseases.
The deadline for applications is 31.10.2024. Start of employment 15.11.2024 or later.
As a Postdoctoral Researcher you will be responsible for: performing a CRISPR/Cas9-based high-throughput screen to find novel factors and pathways key for protein quality control maintenance and ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) in the mammalian nucleus. In the project you will use cell culture methods (including human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neurons), biochemical and molecular biology methods, flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. You will be responsible for planning and conducting experiments, recording the experiments in electronic lab notebook, data analysis and regular reporting of the results.
Requirements:
Previous experience in one or more methods mentioned below is desirable (but not prerequisite):
We offer:
How to apply:
Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available at https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2.
Candidates will be selected in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence in Research strategy.
Selection criteria:
1. Education and other formal credentials.
2. Technical competence, experience and fit of the expertise to the position.
3. Scientific achievements - publications, awards, grants, foreign internships, courses etc.
4. Proficiency in spoken and written English.
5. Soft skills – motivation letter, communication and cooperation skills, ability for effective teamwork, likelihood to fit an add value to the group, effective work organization, compatibility of plans for individual development with the goals of the group.
If you have questions about further details, please email lwrobel@iimcb.gov.pl
In case we do not find suitable candidate, application deadline will be postponed.
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