Job Vacancy is announced
by the Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences
for the position of
assistant professor
in the Department of Stem Cell Bioengineering
City: Warsaw
Position: assistant professor
Scientific discipline: medical sciences
Announcement date: October 21st, 2024
Application deadline: November 4th, 2024
Expected date of competition results announcement: the second half of November 2024
Date of taking the position: December, 2024
Keywords: hiPSCs, neurodegenerative diseases, neurodevelopmental diseases, organoids.
Current research program of the Department of Stem Cell Bioengineering:
• Derivation of therapeutically competent stem cells: optimization of biomimetic culture conditions, „priming”, and biomimetic environment (three-dimensional culture, signaling molecules, and physiological normoxia);
• Preclinical studies of neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potential of human stem cells;
• Derivation from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) brain organoids I in vitro models 3D of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases (schizophrenia, Dravet Syndrome, Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer Disease);
• Application of new methods of stem cell bioengineering (reporter lines, genome editing) and their niche (control of physicochemical properties of 3D scaffolds) to study the molecular mechanisms of early neural development.
The area of the research in which the candidate would participate:
• Research on the pathology of neurodevelopmental diseases;
• Research on the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases;
• Application of 2D and 3D models in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases.
Description of job position activities:
• active participation in the scientific activities of the Department, the Institute, and the scientific community,
• active acquisition of research funding by preparation of grant applications in accordance with competition rules,
• analysis of the obtained data,
• preparation of manuscripts and their publication,
• preparation of conference presentations, and representing the Institute at scientific conferences,
• active participation in seminars, courses, and training.
Obligatory requirements:
• at least a Ph.D. degree in medical, biological 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,
• documented participation in the implementation of at least 3 research projects for which funding was independently obtained through competitions,
• experience in performing studies using 2D models (including neuroprogenitors and neurons) and 3D models (organoids and assembloids) obtained by hiPSC differentiation,
• experience in conducting research on neurodegenerative diseases,
• experience in molecular biology and biochemistry methods,
• documented active participation in national and international conferences and symposia,
• indicating the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences as the first-place employer,
• fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Additional requirements (desirable):
• experience in gene analysis by RNA sequencing,
• familiarity with genome editing using CRISPR-Cas9,
• experience in work with viruses and bacteria,
• experience in microscopic techniques,
• knowledge of statistical methods,
• creativity, readiness for new challenges, and ability to work in a team.
We offer:
• employment contract (full-time position),
• opportunity for scientific development and independence in project management for which funding was obtained independently by the candidate,
• participation in the implementation of other projects,
• opportunity to attend conferences and to participate in internships abroad,
• additional support from the social fund,
• opportunity to join a group insurance program, medical service package, and to obtain a Multisport card on preferential terms,
• work in a good team, in a nice atmosphere.
Required documents:
• cover letter with information about scientific interests,
• CV containing information on education, scientific achievements, and previous work positions,
• a list of publications with the indication of papers published before and after the Ph.D. defense,
• a copy of the diploma confirming the possession of the required academic degree,
• documents confirming the fulfillment of other requirements specified in the announcement of the competition.
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 November 4th, 2024.
Please include the following job offer identification number in your application: SDI.111.6.2024
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 second half of November 2024.
Envisaged job starting date: December, 2024
The competition for the post of assistant is carried out in accordance with “Regulations of the employment for the scientific positions in MMRI PAS”.
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