Postdoc position in Laboratory of Zebrafish Developmental Genomics

Labnews; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institute in Poland is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on a project focused on heart development and disease mechanisms. The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in biology, solid molecular biology knowledge, and proficiency in programming languages like R or Python. The position offers a gross salary of 8700 PLN/month, additional bonuses, and a fully collaborative research environment.

Benefits

Bonus after six months

Health care package

MultiSport membership

Course participation

Qualifications

• Candidates close to defending their PhD are also considered.
• Experience working with model organisms, particularly zebrafish, is advantageous.
• At least one publication as the first author in an international journal.

Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize assays for enhancer-promoter interactions.
• Perform literature research and write publications.
• Participate in lab meetings and activities.

Skills

Molecular biology understanding

Programming in R or Python

Bioinformatics analysis

Communication skills in English

Teamwork

Research publication

Education

Doctoral degree in biology or related field

Job description

Overview

Laboratory of Zebrafish Developmental Genomics ( https://zdglab.iimcb.gov.pl/ ) at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Cecilia L. Winata, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the project entitled “Elucidating the contribution of non-coding genomic elements to heart development and disease at single-cell resolution”, funded by the OPUS 2022/47/B/NZ2/02926 grant of the Polish National Science Centre. This project provides a unique opportunity to engage in cross-disciplinary research, combining state-of-the-art single-cell biology, epigenomics, and zebrafish disease models to uncover the regulatory mechanisms of development and disease.

The ideal candidate should be able to pursue challenging tasks and achieve objectives and collaborate with other researchers. Candidates will be selected in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as part of HR Excellence in Research strategy.

Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize assays to capture enhancer-promoter interactions (e.g., 4C, Hi-ChIP) and analyze chromatin and epigenetic landscapes at both bulk and single-cell resolution across diverse disease models, with a focus on the role of the Mediator complex in gene regulation.
• Perform literature research, write publications, and participate in lab meetings and activities.

Requirements

• Holds a doctoral degree in biology, biotechnology or related field. Candidates who are close to defending their PhD will also be considered provided their planned defense is no later than 3 months after start of employment.
• Solid understanding of molecular biology and gene regulation; keen interest in developmental biology, epigenetics, and regulatory genomics.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or other programming languages; experience in bioinformatics analyses of NGS data and understanding of statistical principles is highly desirable.
• Experience working with model organisms, particularly zebrafish, advantageous.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
• Has published at least one publication as the first author in an international peer-reviewed journal.

We offer

• Full employment contract initially for 6 months
• Gross monthly remuneration: 8700 PLN/month, net approx. 6700 PLN/month (the final monthly gross salary will be calculated individually during the employment process, taking into account length of service). Additional bonuses such as the 13th salary after working for the Institute for six months in a given calendar year, or Christmas bonus may supplement this salary.
• Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations)
• Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme
• Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
• Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring
• The chance to work in a team of friendly scientists with interests in regulatory genomics, epigenetics, and developmental biology.

Selection criteria

• Education and other formal credentials.
• Technical competence, experience and fit of the expertise to the position.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Soft skills – motivation letter, communication and cooperation skills, ability for effective teamwork, likelihood to add value to the group, effective work organization, and compatibility of plans for individual development with the goals of the group.

How to apply

• Applications should be sent via recruitment platform: erecruiter
• Your application must be submitted in English and should contain a CV, a motivation letter, a description of your key achievements, and contact details at least two potential referees, including one of your supervisors
• Please include the following statement in your CV: “I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available under the link https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfils all requirements is found.