Oferty pracy w projektach finansowanych przez NCN

Nazwa jednostki: Uniwersytet Sląski w Katowicach – Katowice, Inne oferty z tego miasta »
Nazwa stanowiska: Stypendysta/Student/Doktorant
Wymagania:

Requirements:
• MSc diploma (or other documents confirming the Master’s degree) in Biology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines. If the candidate is completing their MSc in 2026, a declaration confirming the planned date of the Master’s thesis defence is required; in this case, the MSc diploma must be submitted by 15 September.
• The candidate should have experience in molecular cytogenetics, molecular biology, or a related discipline. A basic practical skill set in standard molecular biology techniques is required, including DNA isolation, PCR and gel electrophoresis,
• Additional experience in molecular cytogenetic methods and bioinformatics will be highly advantageous. This includes techniques such as non-radioactive DNA probe labelling, fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) with various probe types, epifluorescence microscopy, and digital image acquisition and analysis. Knowledge of bioinformatics analyses will be considered an asset.
• A good command of English at a fluent level is required, enabling the candidate to present seminars and prepare scientific publications.
• The candidate should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a research team.

Opis zadań:

The selected candidate will participate in research on rDNA evolution in Amaranthus, the detection of genome fusion events across evolutionary lineages, and the analysis of repeat composition in chromosome regions associated with putative fusion sites. The student will also contribute to studies on chromosome number variation and intraspecific polymorphisms. The doctoral student will be responsible for plant material cultivation, chromosome preparation (including chromosome spreads and 3D polyacrylamide-based preparations), DNA isolation, cloning of DNA sequences, and analyses using fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) and immunostaining combined with epifluorescence and confocal microscopy. This will also include oligonucleotide probe design and application. Additional tasks include data analysis, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations.

Typ konkursu NCN: OPUS – NZ
Termin składania ofert: 25 lipca 2026, 00:00
Forma składania ofert: email
Warunki zatrudnienia:

Employment from 01.10.2026 for 48 months.
Salary: PLN 5,500 per month for the first 24 months, and PLN 6,500 per month after the mid-term evaluation for the subsequent 24 months.

Dodatkowe informacje:

Applications and/or inquiries should be sent by email to: bozena.kolano@us.edu.pl by 25.07.2026.
Required documents:
• Motivation letter including a description of scientific interests
• CV
• List of scientific achievements (e.g. publications, conference presentations, scholarships, etc.)
• Copy of MSc diploma or equivalent document (as specified in the requirements)
• Contact details of at least one referee who can provide a recommendation letter
• GDPR statement (to include in CV):
o I consent to the processing of my personal data included in the application for the purposes necessary for the recruitment process, in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on the Protection of Personal Data (consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2016, item 922, as amended).”

Selection process:
The final selection of candidates will be made through a competitive procedure based on evaluation of scientific achievements, research skills, and an interview with shortlisted candidates. Recruitment will be conducted in accordance with the NCN scholarship regulations. Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee chaired by the project leader. Admission will be conducted in English.

Data dodania ogłoszenia: 2026-06-26 17:06:57