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Offer DescriptionCOMPETITION OPENING DATE MARCH 11, 2024The selected candidate will join the research team working on a SONATA 18 project entitled “Modified (oligo)nucleotides for photo-controlled manipulation of mRNA” (2022/47/D/ST4/00386), financed by the National Science Centre Poland. The aim of this project is to develop molecular tools that allow for spatio-temporal manipulation of messenger RNA molecules using light.The position is intended for a person who obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or in the period of 7 years before January 1 of the year of employment in the project and who meets the following conditions:
- the principal investigator was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of his/her doctoral dissertation,
- obtained a doctoral degree in an entity other than the entity where employment in this position is planned, or completed at least 10-month, continuous and documented post-doctoral internship in an entity other than the entity implementing the project and in a country other than the country of obtaining the doctoral degree;
- during the period of receiving this remuneration, he/she will not receive any other remuneration from the funds allocated as direct costs from research projects financed under NCN calls;
- during the period of receiving this remuneration, he/she will not receive remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including from an employer based outside Poland;
- during the period of receiving this remuneration, he/she will not receive retirement benefits from the social security system
The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018 (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2023, item 742 with subsequent amendments).RequirementsResearch Field Physics » Biophysics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsAs an assistant professor you will be involved in biophysical and biochemical characterization of modified mRNA molecules in in vitro experiments and in model cell lines.Key responsibilities:Enzymatic synthesis and purification of modified RNAs, expression and purification of RNA-binding proteins, identification of photo-induced reactions products, preparation of the samples for proteomic analysis, characterization of mRNA conjugates in model cell lines. Reporting of the results. Preparation of publication manuscripts.Specific Requirements
- PhD degree in biophysics, molecular biology, organic chemistry, medical chemistry, or related field
- Ability to fluently communicate in English and interest in the biology of nucleotides and mRNA
- Desirable previous experience in protein and/or RNA biology
- List of publication related to the subject of the project will be an important factor in candidate evaluation
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a team
Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Physics » Biophysics Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationEligibility criteriaTo apply please send following documents in English in one PDF-file to * Updated Curriculum vitae inclusive of contact details to previous supervisors and description of prior research experience. (Max 2 pages)
- Mottivation letter (Max 2 pages)
- A list of publications and conference presentations
- Recommendation letter(s) of your previous supervisors or collaborators (Desirable).
- Information on the processing of personal data – information clause and consent clause – attachment to the announcement (available on the website
– the pdf-format with a scanned signature. * Statement on reading and accepting the rules for job applications for a position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (available on the website
) – the pdf-format with a scanned signature.Selection processCandidate selected in in the competition is required to submit original documents. The entire procedure will be concluded before 29.05.2024. The candidate might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty. Candidates will be notified individually (by e-mail) about the results of the competition. This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics Country Poland State/Province Masovian City Warsaw Postal Code 02-093 Street Pasteura 5Where to apply E-mail[email protected]Contact State/ProvinceMasovian CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetKrakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 Postal Code00-927 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIRED
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Location
Warszawa, mazowieckie
Job date
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:23:27 GMT
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