"Neuropathology 2023" Conference
On behalf of the Association of Polish Neuropathologists we would like to invite you to the annual
“Neuropathology 2023” Conference
which will be held under the patronage of MMRI PAS in the conference room of our Institute
on the 17-22th of November 2023.
The meeting will be of an interdisciplinary nature and will present the latest scientific / research / experimental and clinical achievements in the field of interest to a wide range of scientists, practitioners and students.
The presentations will include: ‘Neuropathology of vascular brain diseases, neuroinflammationas and neurodegeneration, Neurooncology, Haematology, ‘New WHO classification of CNS tumors.’, ‘Neuropathological – neuroradiological correlations’, ‘Neurotraumatology’ , Neuroscience, Neurotoxicology, Brain banking, Artifical Intelligence
Short oral and poster presentations are also planned. Presentations in English are possible.
The deadline for submitting abstracts and posters is November 3, 2023 via the form on the conference website: www.neuropath.pl
Regsitration link: HERE
Abstracts of the presented papers will be published in the Folia Neuropathologica journal.
International Symposium
On behalf of the Organizing Committee we would like to invite you to our conference: the 15th International Symposium “Molecular basis of pathology and therapy in neurological disorders”, that will take place on 20 – 22 October 2022.
Due to uncertain Covid-19 epidemic situation, the conference organised by Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences will have a virtual character.
All details can be found on our website: ncs2022.imdik.pan.pl
Conference & workshops - Rare diseases
We cordially invite you to participate in a free conference on rare diseases: "Diseases you can't see."
The scientific conference and workshop session will be held online on February 28th and March 1st.
This event is organized for the fifth time on the occasion of the World Rare Disease Day. This year, our Institute joined the group of co-organizers: the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, the EB Polska Foundation, the Institute of Mother and Child and the Polish Biochemical Society.
To read more about rare diseases and the Rare Disease Day, plese visit:
To register, just click on the image below:
Conference-Hyperammonemic Disorders
We cordially invite you to participate in the international one-day conference on congenital hyperammonemias,
entitled "Clinical and biochemical aspects of primary and secondary hyperammonemic disorders" co-organized by
the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, PAS and Institute "Monument - Child Health Center".
The conference will be held in the hybrid form on June 3, 2022 in the Institute "Monument - Child Health Center" in Warsaw, Poland.
Simultaneous broadcast online is scheduled.
We encourage you to have a look at the program and register free of charge, using the online form.
REGISTRATION FORM
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
We are looking forward to meeting you at the event!
Conference venue:
Institute "Monument - Child Health Center"
Aleja Dzieci Polskich 20
04-736 Warsaw, Poland
assistant professor/ professor of the institute/ professor* and Head of the Molecular Biology Unit
Job Vacancy is announced
by the Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences
for the position of
assistant professor or professor of the institute or professor*
and Head of the Molecular Biology Unit
City: Warsaw
Scientific discipline: medical sciences
Announcement date: April 3rd, 2024
Application deadline: April 17th, 2024
Expected date of competition results announcement: the end of April/beginning of May 2024
Date of taking the position: May 2024
Keywords: brain ischemia, neuromuscular disorders, animal models of human diseases, in vitro models of brain ischemia, mitochondria, neurodegeneration, neuroprotection, signal transduction.
* Depending on the assessment of the candidate's qualifications, the Recruitment Committee may recommend employment as an assistant professor or professor of the institute or professor.
The Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences announces the competition for the position of the assistant professor or professor of the institute or professor* and Head of the Molecular Biology Unit to operationalize statutory tasks, conduct research projects and implement one’s vision of scientific development of the Unit.
Current research program of the Molecular Biology Unit:
Studying the role of mitochondria in ischemic signal transduction in the transient brain ischemia models leading to neurodegeneration and neuroprotection.
Description of activities:
- managing the Molecular Biology Unit,
- proposing and implementing own research topics using a modern methodology,
- research team formation,
- supervision all the tasks carried out by the Unit employees,
- obtaining external funds for research projects,
- publishing the results of scientific research,
- active participation in the scientific activities of the MMRI PAS and scientific community,
- introduction of new research technologies to raise the level of scientific research.
The necessary qualification requirements for the Head of the Unit position:
- minimum of a Ph.D. degree in biological, medical or related sciences,
- expertise in etiopathology of human diseases and animal models of these diseases, designing new methods of therapy, planning and conducting preclinical studies and assessing the effectiveness of the therapies used, expertise and practical skills in histological and immunohistochemical techniques, working with laboratory animals, performing experiments and surgeries in animals, laboratory testing including analysis of human and animal material, imaging techniques, molecular biology and in vitro testing, application of multiplex molecular diagnostic tools,
- proven track record in securing research funding,
- demonstrated experience in managing research projects or leading scientific team,
- ability to propose innovative research topics using a modern methodologies,
- multidisciplinary research interests and experience,
- flexibility to adapt research profiles in response to public demand,
- scientific accomplishments evidenced by publications in international scientific journals as the first and/or corresponding author,
- experience in designing publication strategies,
- active participation in conferences and documented contributions,
- experience in science outreach and popularization,
- proficiency in English.
Additional requirements (desirable):
- ability to work as a team member,
- experience of working in an environment oriented towards practical implementation of scientific research,
- experience in supervising students and junior researchers,
- scientific cooperation with other research centers.
Requirements for the position of the assistant professor:
- at least a Ph.D. degree in biological, medical or related sciences,
- at least 2 original articles in scientific journals indexed in JCR, including at least one of which the candidate is the first author, the first equal author or a corresponding author, published after obtaining the Ph.D. degree, but not containing the results of the Ph.D. thesis.
Requirements for the position of professor of the institute or professor:
- habilitated doctor’s degree or title of professor, in the case of a person permanently residing abroad - at least a doctoral degree, in biological, medical or related sciences,
- at least 1 original article published after habilitation in scientific journals indexed in JCR, including at least one of which the candidate is the first author, the first equal author or a corresponding author,
- documented experience in obtaining funds,
- previous management of a research team or research project funded by external sources,
- only a person with the academic title of professor is employed in the position of professor based on the appointment made by the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
We offer:
- employment contract (full-time) and the position of the head of the Molecular Biology Unit (for non-MMRI employees),
- the position of the head of the Molecular Biology Unit and potential promotion (applicable for MMRI employees currently employed full-time),
- independence in the formation of the scientific and research profile of the team,
- access to specialist equipment in the Institute,
- friendly work environment.
Required documents:
- application to the Director to be entrusted with the function under the competition,
- documents to prove professional qualifications required for the position in question, including document confirming being a scientific degree or title holder,
- a cover letter containing information concerning scientific interest, scientific independence including participation in publications and grants, team management and development program, description of the planned staff management strategy as well as financing operations, functioning and development of the unit the applicant is applying for,
- the applicant’s CV including information about education, an occupational and scientific career as well as research, teaching, and organizational achievements,
- list of publications: publications before the doctorate, publications including doctorate’s results, publications after doctorate and after habilitation, and the bibliometric analysis; other documents to prove the applicant’s scientific achievements required in “Regulations of the employment for the scientific positions in MMRI PAS”, appropriate for the position to which the competition relates,
- a statement that Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences shall be the applicant’s primary place of employment and the managerial function shall be performed full-time,
- documents confirming the fulfillment of other requirements specified in the announcement of the competition for the position in this competition announcement.
How to apply:
The application should be addressed to the Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences. The required documents in electronic form (pdf format only) should be sent to the following e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and must be received by the Institute by April 17th, 2024.
Please include the following job offer identification number in your application: SDI.111.3.2024
The date of receipt of documents by MMRI PAS is decisive - the applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Anticipated result announcement date: the end of April/beginning of May 2024.
Envisaged job starting date: May 2024.
The competition for the post of the assistant professor or professor of the institute or professor and head of the department is carried out in accordance with “Regulations of the competition for the position of a head of the research unit in MMRI PAS” and “Regulations of the employment for the scientific positions in MMRI PAS”.
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