Assistant
in the Department of Stem Cell Bioengineering

City: Warsaw
Position: assistant
Scientific discipline: medical sciences
Announcement date: June 2^nd, 2025
Application deadline: June 16^th, 2025
Expected date of competition results announcement: the first half of July 2025
Date of taking the position: July, 2025

Link to Department's website: Department of Stem Cell Bioengineering - IMDIK

The current research program of the Department of Stem Cell Bioengineering:
Research conducted at the Department of Stem Cell Bioengineering concerns the development and pathology of the CNS and the use of stem cells for modeling diseases and CNS therapy.

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

• participation in basic, preclinical and translational research in the field of stem cells and brain organoids
• study of molecular mechanisms of development and pathology of the central nervous system using human induced pluripotent stem cells
• development of life imaging methods to trace development of 3D cellular structure
• modelling with brain organoids of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental

Description of job position activities:

• planning and conducting research related to the use of stem cells in modeling in vitro of CNS disorders
• optimization of stem cell culture conditions (use of three-dimensional scaffolds, different oxygen concentrations) in order to standardize cells
• performing the necessary biochemical, molecular and electrophysiological tests, introducing new research technologies
• derivation of reporter cell lines using gene editing technology
• preparing reports on conducted research and elaboration of results
• active participation in the implementation of research projects, following the requirements of the financing institution
• preparing conference announcements and active participation in Polish and foreign conferences
• activity preparing world recognized publications
• obtaining external funding for research projects: writing individual grant projects and in consortia
• active participation in the scientific and educational life (providing support for trainees) of the Department and the Institute
• activity for the dissemination of science

Requirements for the position of assistant:

• having a master's degree (or equivalent) in the field of medical, biological or related sciences
• experience in laboratory work in the field of induced pluripotent stem cells culture
• experience in derivation and culture of neural stem cell population and brain organoids
• experience in the field of molecular biology methods (DNA, RNA, RTqPCR, NGS isolation) and cell biology (ELISA)
• experience in immunohistochemical techniques and fluorescence microscopy imaging
• having at least 2 scientific publications in scientific journals from the JCR list
• documented active participation in conferences and scientific internships
• independence and good organization of work
• creativity, ability to work individually and in a team
• fluency in English
• indication Mossakowski Medical Research Institute Polish Academy of Sciences as a first place of employment

Additional requirements (desirable):

• experience in somatic cells reprograming (fibroblasts) and development of induced pluripotent stem cell clonal cultures
• experience in derivation of reporter cell lines
• knowledge of modern omics research techniques (ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, scRNAseq) and genome editing methods
• ability to analyze data and knowledge of statistical methods used in scientific research, ability to use software for statistical data analysis (e.g., GraphPad Prism, SPSS, R, Statistica)

We offer:

• employment contract (full-time)
• scientific development
• attendance in conferences and internships
• additional financial support from the social fund
• the possibility of taking advantage of preferential terms, e.g. group insurance, Multisport card
• friendly work environment

Required documents:

• cover letter with information about scientific interests
• curriculum vitae containing information on education, scientific achievements and previous jobs
• list of publications
• copy of the diploma confirming the possession of the required professional title or academic degree
• documents confirming the fulfillment of other requirements specified in the announcement of this 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 June 16^th, 2025.

Please include the following job offer identification number in your application:  SDI.111.3.2025.
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 first half of July 2025.
Envisaged job starting date: July, 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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