2 PhD Studentships in Microbiology Available

Job title:

2 PhD Studentships in Microbiology Available

Company:

University of Warsaw

Job description

Offer DescriptionPositions in the project: PhD student, starting from 01.10.2024.Scientific discipline: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Infection BiologyStipend amount/month: 4000 PLN net; increased to 7000 net (~1500 EUR) upon successful application to the Doctoral SchoolPeriod of stipend agreement: 48 monthsInstitution: University of WarsawLaboratory: Laboratory of Infection Biology, Centre of Biological and Chemical ResearchProjects leaders: Dr Marta Zapotoczna ( )Dr Jakub M. KwiecińskiProject titles: * The relevance of the interplay of staphylocoagulases and staphylokinase in the development of Staphylococcus aureus infections.

• Central role of the human hemostasis system in the formation of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms

Key responsibilities: * Co-design and execution of experimental laboratory procedures. Both projects will implement state-of-the-art microbiology methods, incl. cloning, mutagenesis, protein purification, protein-protein interactions, culture-based in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo assays as well as in silico modelling of protein structures.

• Literature review, data and results analysis and interpretation.
• Participation in seminars and scientific conferences.
• (Optional) Readiness to research visit in a partner institution (e.g. Jagiellonian University, University of Leuven)
• The successful candidate is expected to enroll in one of the Doctoral Schools of the University of Warsaw

RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• At least 1 year of research experience in the field of microbiology, genetics, molecular biology.
• Experience in presenting research results.
• Scientific independence and team working skills.
• Very good knowledge of English.
• Willingness to gain new expertise.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsEligibility criteriaRequired documents:Short motivation letterCurriculum vitae including: a detailed description of the academic degrees, titles of theses, names and affiliations of supervisors, places of employment, list of scientific publications, conferences, awards and trainings.Address details of at least one direct supervisor/scientist who may recommend the given candidate.Copies of obtained diplomas.For the purpose of the recruitment process, please attach a scan of signed, written permission for recruitment-related personal data processing, which states: „I give permission to the University of Warsaw, registered at the address of ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28, 00-927 Warszawa, to process my personal data for the purposes of carrying out the recruitment procedure, choosing the employee, and entering into an employment contract with the University of Warsaw, if applicable. I have been informed about my legal rights and obligations in relation to these actions. I acknowledge that providing the aforementioned personal data is done by me on a voluntary basis.“Candidates are encouraged to contact the project leader to discuss the position scope and ask any questions they may have –Please submit the following documents to:Application deadline: 30.05.2024r.For more details about the position, please visit:Projects’ descriptions’:Ad. Project 1 –Ad. Project 2 –Work Location(s)Number of offers available 2 Company/Institute Biological and Chemical Research Centre Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-089 Street Zwirki i Wigury 101 GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailm.zapotoczna@uw.edu.plContact CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetŻwirki i Wigury 101 Postal Code02-089STATUS: EXPIRED

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 04:49:41 GMT

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