Bacteriophage Research Scientist - Immunology & Cell Culture

Euraxess; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław invites applications for a Researcher in Biological sciences. The role focuses on bacteriophage biology, cell culture, and immunomodulatory studies, with supervision of students and involvement in external grants.

Candidates should have a Master degree, at least five years of scientific research, and a strong publication record with lead authorship.

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in biological/medical field.
• At least 5 years of scientific research experience.
• Lead author on at least three JCR papers.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and co-cultures.
• Active publication record and project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Biological, morphological and genomic characterisation of bacteriophages.
• Conducting cell cultures and co-cultures to study phage effects.
• Investigate interactions of phages with mammalian cells.
• Analyse immunomodulatory properties of bacteriophages.
• Supervise students and interns.
• Apply for external research funding and grants.
• Present findings at conferences and prepare publications.

Skills

Bacteriophage biology

Cell culture

Immunomodulatory research

Scientific collaboration

Mentoring students

Grant writing

Publication track record

Project leadership

Education

Master degree or equivalent

Tools

JCR publications

Cell culture techniques

Job description

The Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław invites applications for a Researcher in Biological sciences. The role focuses on bacteriophage biology, cell culture, and immunomodulatory studies, with supervision of students and involvement in external grants.

Candidates should have a Master degree, at least five years of scientific research, and a strong publication record with lead authorship.