Assistant in the Behavior and Metabolism Research Laboratory  

Assistant in the Behavior and Metabolism Research Laboratory

 

City: Warsaw

Position: assistant

Scientific discipline: medical sciences

Announcement date: April 25th, 2025

Application deadline: May 9th, 2025

Expected date of competition results announcement: the second half of May 2025

Date of taking the position: June 2025

 

The current research program of the Behavior and Metabolism Research Laboratory.

The Laboratory focuses on investigating schizophrenia-like behaviors in spontaneously hypertensive rats, SHR.
The behavioral experiments aim to validate these rats as an animal model of schizophrenia. A key aspect of the ongoing research projects is the analysis of ultrasonic vocalizations in rats and mice as an objective indicator of emotional states and social functioning. The research is carried out in collaboration with national and international scientific institutions, utilizing advanced behavioral testing methods as well as bioinformatic approaches to data analysis. The Laboratory is also involved in several scientific cooperation efforts in which various behavioral methods are used.

 

The area of the research in which the candidate would participate:

  • Behavioral studies aimed at validating the SHR strain as an animal model of schizophrenia.
  • Research on the characteristics and structure of ultrasonic vocalizations in rats.

 

Description of job position activities:

  • Conducting scientific research on animals.
  • Introducing new research technologies to enhance the quality of scientific investigations.
  • Actively publishing research findings.
  • Preparing research proposals to secure funding.
  • Actively participating in the Laboratory's scientific seminars.
  • Representing the Laboratory at national and international scientific conferences.

 

Requirements for the position of assistant:

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in the field of medical, biological or related sciences.
  • Ability to design, organize, and conduct scientific research and formulate research hypotheses.
  • Knowledge of behavioral research techniques.
  • Experience in working with animals.
  • Independence and good work organization.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Indicating the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences as a first place of employment.

 

Additional requirements (preferred):

  • Scientific publication record in the field of behavioral research.
  • Familiarity in techniques of animal vocalizations analysis.

 

We offer:

  • Full-time work contract.
  • Scientific development.
  • Attendance in conferences and internships.
  • Additional financial support from the social fund.
  • Chance of joining group life insurance, co-financing of a medical package, co-financing of a Multisport card.
  • Friendly work environment.

Required documents:

  • Cover letter with information about scientific interests.
  • Curriculum vitae containing information on education, scientific achievements, publications and previous jobs.
  • List of publications.
  • A copy of the diploma confirming the possession of the required professional title or academic degree.
  • Recommendation letters (optional).

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 May 9th, 2025

Please include the following job offer identification number in your application: SDI.111.2.2025.

The date of receipt of documents by IMDiK PAN is decisive - the applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Anticipated result announcement date: the second half of May 2025.

Envisaged job starting date: June 2025.

The competition for the post of assistant is carried out following "Regulations of the employment for the scientific positions in MMRI PAS".

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