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Our research group creates a dynamic research environment focusing on in-depth analysis on interactions within the mitochondrial networks. Research position will consist mainly on studying three types of diseases, namely diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Goal of this work will be to understand the mechanisms in relation to mitochondria and their role in the disease development. Our team will focus on utilizing advanced microfluidic systems allowing for precise control and analysis of biological processes in the microscale. This will allow us to study intercellular interactions on the mitochondrial level and therefor, gaining a unique insight into the molecular level basis of disease development. This offer is dedicated to researchers wanting to engage in the above described topic.

Candidate should be experienced in laboratory work including “wet lab”. The assistant professor will be responsible for monitoring of the mitochondrial networks state within cells cultured in the microfluidic systems. Another responsibility will be to develop biosensors for detection of neurodegenerative diseases. Selected person will be required to have knowledge of and follow guidelines regarding work with neurons, neuronlike cells and their differentiation as models for neurodegenerative diseases.

Remuneration 5264 PLN gross and benefits in the form of: subsidized private health care, education and sports;  access to research infrastructure; work in a dynamically developing team and access to research infrastructure.

The Institute provides opportunity to create an independent research group and further develop scientific one’s career.

The candidate should meet the following conditions:

• having PhD degree in the field of Physics/Chemistry/Biophysics or similar;
• ability to perform statistical analysis and use basic software e.g. Origin;
• experience in dissemination of research results in the form of manuscripts in prestigious journals as well as presenting the results at local and international conferences;
• knowledge and hands-on experience in the AFM/STM (very important in the candidate’s assessment process), fluorescence/confocal/light sheet microscopy; single- and multi-phase microfluidics; chemical modification of glass and polymer surfaces; cell and bacteria cultures; mitochondrial isolation;
• ability to prepare stochiometric solutions and complying with working standards in the genetic engineering laboratory (important assessment criteria);
• good English language skills in speaking and writing allowing to communicate freely and prepare manuscripts.

• Creativity measured by the quality and number of scientific publications in which the candidate is the first author, corresponding author or significant author  and patent applications/patents and/or implementation (delete if not applicable). The importance of the candidate's work in a given publication may be emphasized by the correspondent author / the person conducting the research in a separate letter.
• Mobility in the candidate's career (research internships, change in scientific profile, internships and work in industry);
• The number of citations of the candidate's work, especially those papers in which the candidate is the first author, corresponding author or significant author;
• Creativity measured by the quality and number of research projects the candidate has led and publications resulting from the implementation of those projects;
• An opinion of the candidate, issued by an independent researcher, a specialist in the scope of proposed research with emphasis on microfluidics;
• Experience in teaching