Oferty pracy w projektach finansowanych przez NCN

Nazwa jednostki: Department of Bacterial Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, ul. Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308, Gdańsk, POLAND – Gdańsk, Inne oferty z tego miasta »
Nazwa stanowiska: post-doc
Wymagania:

Requirements and qualifications:
- a PhD degree (awarded prior to the start of the project) in a biological or related field
- proven knowledge of basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques
- very good written and oral English language skills
- scientific achievements in the form of JCR-listed publications as well as conference proceedings, particularly in the field of molecular biology

The additional advantage will be:
- experience in the application of research techniques related to the topic of the grant (e.g. gene cloning, mutagenesis, protein purification, blot methods, sample preparation and processing of transcriptomic or qRT-PCR data, work with bacteriophages)
- possession of awards or distinctions for research or scientific work
- completion of various training courses in molecular techniques
- participation in national and international traineeships

The candidate should be characterised by strong motivation for scientific work, communicativeness, creativity̨, meticulous research and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Opis zadań:

Project title:
The Axe-Txe toxin-antitoxin system in the multidrug resistant human pathogen
Enterococcus faecium: regulation and role in bacterial cell physiology

Principal investigator:
dr hab. Barbara Kędzierska, prof. UG

Offer description:
The post-doc will carry out experiments to understand the effects of Axe-Txe toxin-antitoxin system proteins on enterococci physiology, virulence-related features and pathogenesis of diseases caused by these microorganisms. Studies will be performed in vitro as well as in vivo, using a variety of molecular biology and microbiology techniques. The post-doc will be required to participate in the planning of experiments, their execution and to systematically analyse the results obtained and present them at research team meetings, as well as to assist in the preparation of manuscripts. We offer a collegial and friendly atmosphere in an research group where the successful candidate can develop their scientific expertise and experience in a supportive environment. The University of Gdańsk is currently one of the most modern academic centres in Poland and one of the top universities in Poland for education and research. The city of Gdańsk and its surroundings are considered to be an attractive place to live and work due to its exceptional geographical location, its proximity to beaches, forests and lakes, and its wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities.

Typ konkursu NCN: OPUS – NZ
Termin składania ofert: 28 lutego 2025, 15:00
Forma składania ofert: email
Warunki zatrudnienia:

Terms and conditions of project employment:
- starting date of the project: no earlier than 01.03.2025
- remuneration: PLN 140,000/year gross
- employment for a period of 3 years. Contract with a 6-month probationary period
- it is expected that during the period of employment in the grant the post-doc will not take up another job

Candidate applications should include:
- an application form with a letter of motivation
- a CV addressing the above-mentioned expectations
- an opinion from two persons holding at least a doctoral degree, including the opinion of the supervisor/promoter of the doctoral dissertation
- a copy of the doctoral diploma or the supervisor's statement of the scheduled date of the doctoral defence
- a summary of the doctoral dissertation
- a list of research techniques used by the applicant
- a signed RODO statement which reads: ‘I consent to the University of Gdańsk processing my personal data contained in my application documents for the purposes necessary for the current recruitment procedure for the position of doctoral student-scholar and for subsequent recruitment of candidates for the position of University of Gdańsk in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. Furthermore, I declare that I have been informed that I can withdraw my consent at any time and that the withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.’

Recruitment takes place electronically; selected candidates will be invited for an additional interview (on-line form possible). The advertiser reserves the right to respond only to selected offers. The competition may be closed without selecting a candidate.

The evaluation of the candidates' competence and achievements will be carried out in accordance with the rules described in the REGULATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS IN RESEARCH PROJECTS FINANCED FROM THE RESOURCES OF THE NATIONAL CENTRE OF SCIENCE, introduced by the Resolution of the NCN Council 25/2019 of 14 March 2019.

Dodatkowe informacje:

Additional information: According to NCN requirements, only a person who has obtained a doctoral degree no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project may be accepted. This period may be extended by the time of being on long-term (more than 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work during this period. In addition to this period, the number of months spent on leave related to the care and upbringing of children granted in accordance with the principles set out in the Labour Code may be added, and in the case of women - 18 months for each born or adopted child, if this method of indicating breaks in a scientific career is more favourable.
In accordance with NCN requirements, only a person who obtained their doctoral degree in an entity other than the University of Gdańsk may be admitted.

Aplication deadline: 28 February 2025
Form of submission: e-mail – barbara.kedzierska@ug.edu.pl
Project abstract: https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/opisy/592102-pl.pdf

Data dodania ogłoszenia: 2025-02-05 08:57:30