Job Vacancy is announced

by the Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences

for the position of

specialist

in the Department of Neurogenetics and Functional Genomics

City: Warsaw

Announcement date: 12.01.2024

Application deadline: 25.01.2024

Expected date of recruitment and results announcement: 29.01.2024

Date of taking the position: Beginning of February 2024

Number of the procedure ZNIGF.110.1.2024

Link to page: www.imdik.pan.pl

Key words: technician, cell cultures, electrophoresis, western blotting, microscopy, immunocytochemistry, electrophysiology

Current research program of the Department of Neurogenetics and Functional Genomics:

• Functional studies of familial Alzheimer's disease (AD) background using a model based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), induced neuronal progenitor cells (NPC), differentiated into GABAergic and glutaminergic neurons and glial cells;
• Analysis of cellular and molecular processes (including the functioning of mitochondria and mitophagia) underlying diseases of the frontotemporal dementia spectrum (FTD) caused by mutations in the PGRN, MAPT, and C9orf72 genes;
• Identification and characterization of mutations and genome variants related to the clinical phenotypes of neurodegenerative disorders, muscle disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders;
• Identification and characterization of nuclear and mitochondrial genome variants, important in achieving outstanding sports results.

Requirements for the position:

• Master's degree in biological or related sciences; specialization in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or related (alternatively: long-term and documented experience in conducting cell cultures)
• very good knowledge (theoretical and practical) of standard molecular biology, genetic and biochemical techniques required (including DNA/RNA isolation, agarose and PA electrophoresis, Western blot, immunocytochemistry, light and confocal microscopy)
• very good knowledge (theoretical and practical) of work in cell culture in vitro required (full range of techniques and full knowledge of the principles of sterile work)
• very good organization of work, conscientiousness in performing assigned tasks, initiative in solving problems, ease of learning new methods and techniques
• ability to work in a team, the ability to communicate very well with other team members
• at least a good command of the English language

Desired requirements:

• experience in working with neuronal cultures (or cells requiring non-standard culture techniques), knowledge of techniques for culturing induced pluripotent stem cells and deriving primary fibroblast lines from skin biopsies, knowlegde / experience in electrophysiological recordings

We offer:

• employment in the form of an employment contract (full-time)
• participation in the Department's grant projects
• possibility of scientific development (including the possibility of preparing a PhD dissertation)
• friendly working atmosphere

Required documents:

• letter of motivation
• curriculum vitae containing information on education and previous jobs
• a copy of a diploma confirming the possession of a master's degree
• recommendation letter from previous job

How to apply:

The Application should be addressed to the Head of the Department – prof. Cezary Żekanowski and should be sent via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Please include the following job offer identification number in your application:  ZNIGF.110.1.2024 Application deadline: 25.01.2024

Anticipated result announcement date: 29.01.2024

Envisaged job starting date: Beginning of February 2024

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