Assistant Professor

15 Sep 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Warsaw

Department

Faculty of Physics Institute of Experimental Physics Division of Biophysics Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry

Research Field

Physics » Chemical physics

Physics » Biophysics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

20 Oct 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

COMPETITION OPENING DATE SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The selected candidate will join the research team working on a SONATA 18 project entitled “Modified (oligo)nucleotides for photo-controlled manipulation of mRNA” (2022/47/D/ST4/00386), financed by the National Science Centre Poland. The aim of this project is to develop molecular tools that allow for spatio-temporal manipulation of messenger RNA molecules using light.

The position is intended for a person who obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or in the period of 7 years before January 1 of the year of employment in the project and who meets the following conditions:

• the principal investigator was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of his/her doctoral dissertation,

• obtained a doctoral degree in an entity other than the entity where employment in this position is planned, or completed at least 10-month, continuous and documented post-doctoral internship in an entity other than the entity implementing the project and in a country other than the country of obtaining the doctoral degree;

• during the period of receiving this remuneration, he/she will not receive any other remuneration from the funds allocated as direct costs from research projects financed under NCN calls;

• during the period of receiving this remuneration, he/she will not receive remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including from an employer based outside Poland;

• during the period of receiving this remuneration, he/she will not receive retirement benefits from the social security system

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018 (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2023, item 742 with subsequent amendments).

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Biophysics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

As an assistant professor you will be involved in biophysical and biochemical characterization of modified mRNA molecules in in vitro experiments and in model cell lines.

Key responsibilities:

Enzymatic synthesis and purification of modified RNAs, expression and purification of RNA-binding proteins, identification of photo-induced reactions products, preparation of the samples for proteomic analysis, characterization of mRNA conjugates in model cell lines. Reporting of the results. Preparation of publication manuscripts.

Specific Requirements

PhD degree in biophysics, molecular biology, organic chemistry, medical chemistry, or related field

Ability to fluently communicate in English and interest in the biology of nucleotides and mRNA

Desirable previous experience in protein and/or RNA biology

List of publication related to the subject of the project will be an important factor in candidate evaluation

Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a team

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Physics » Biophysics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

To apply please send following documents in English in one PDF-file to [email protected]

Updated Curriculum vitae inclusive of contact details to previous supervisors and description of prior research experience. (Max 2 pages)

Mottivation letter (Max 2 pages)

A list of publications and conference presentations

Recommendation letter(s) of your previous supervisors or collaborators (Desirable).

Information on the processing of personal data - information clause and consent clause - attachment to the announcement (available on the website https: // bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/01/Klauzula-informacyjna-przy-rekrutacji-do-pracy112019EN.docx - the pdf-format with a scanned signature.

Statement on reading and accepting the rules for job applications for a position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (available on the website https: // www. fuw.edu.pl/dokumenty-i-formularze.html ) - the pdf-format with a scanned signature.

Selection process

Candidate selected in in the competition is required to submit original documents. The entire procedure will be concluded before 31.10.2023. The candidate might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty. Candidates will be notified individually (by e-mail) about the results of the competition.

This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.

Website for additional job details

https:// www. fuw.edu.pl

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Warsaw

Country

Poland

State/Province

Masovian

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

02-093

Street

Pasteura 5

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Masovian

City

Warsaw

Website

https:// www. fuw.edu.pl

Street

Pasteura 5

Postal Code

02-093

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED