Open positions

Position of lab researcher in the Department of Reproductive Biology and Stem Cells [10/AR/2023]

The Director of the Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences in Poznan gives notice of an open position of lab researcher in the Department of Reproductive Biology and Stem Cells.

Offer no: 10/AR/2023

General information:

  1. Institution announcing the recruitment: Institute of Human Genetics PAS,
  2. City: Poznań,
  3. Position: lab researcher (biolog),
  4. Discipline: medical sciences,
  5. Number of vacancies: 1,
  6. Planned remuneration: about 5 400,00 PLN/month gross, (4 000,00 PLN/month net),
  7. Deadline for document submission: 20.10.2023,
  8. Address to which documents should be submitted: by e-mail to the human resources: alicja.radajewska@igcz.poznan.pl or to the PI of the project: marta.olszewska@igcz.poznan.pl or by mail/personally to the Institute of Human Genetics PAS, Strzeszynska 32, 60-479 Poznan, Poland. Please, include the number of the announcement: [Lab researcher – Sonata Bis 10] in the title of your e-mail,
  9. Link to website: http://bip.igcz.poznan.pl/oferta-pracy/.

A concise description of the scope of responsibilities: The candidate will be involved in the tasks realized within the project Sonata Bis 2020/38/E/NZ2/00134 (National Science Centre, Poland): PI – Marta Olszewska, PhD, Project title: “Cytogenetic and molecular analyses of positioning of human sperm chromosomes, including: sperm chromatin integrity, epigenetic marks, karyotyping and sperm fractioning”. Main tasks: active participation in the realization of project goals, including: evaluation of sperm chromosomes and chromatin in infertile males, cytogenetic and epigenetic stainings, working with the microscope.

Requirements for candidates:

  1. Master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, medicine or related field,
  2. Basic knowledge in the field of molecular and cell biology,
  3. Motivation and enthusiasm about working in the field of science,
  4. Very good written and oral communication skills in English,
  5. Good collaborative and team work skills,
  6. Work in the IHG PAS will be the major place of employment of the candidate,
  7. Scientific achievements and/or practice courses will be an advantage,
  8. During the engagement lab researcher would not be funded from the other NSC grant projects or be hired in another place as employee.

A list of documents that the candidate should attach:

  1. Application for employment, along with the address for correspondence and contact details
    (e-mail address and telephone number),
  2. Scan or photocopy of the university diploma,
  3. CV,
  4. No more than 3,500 printed characters (one A4 page) – summary of scientific interests, laboratory skills, possible participation in research projects and own professional intentions,
  5. Contact details of at least one supervisor or other researcher who has agreed to issue an opinion about the candidate,
  6. Consent to the processing of personal data of the Candidate for the purposes of the Competition (available at: Consent to the processing of personal data),
  7. Candidate’s statement that, in case of winning the competition, the Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences in Poznań will be the main place of employment (available at: Statement – place of work).

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates:

  1. Experience in laboratory work,
  2. Knowledge in molecular and cellular biology,
  3. High motivation to work,
  4. Communication skills in English .

Additional information is available from: Marta Olszewska, PhD, Head of the Research Team of Sperm Genetics: marta.olszewska@igcz.poznan.pl, tel. +48 61 6579 231.

Announcement of results: Up to 10 days after the deadline of documents submission.

Selected candidates will be invited for interview.

Planned employment: since 01 November 2023 (to be agreed) – full-time, minimum 6 months up to 27 months.

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