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The Project will be realized in the Ophthalmic Biology Group (OBi) led by Andrzej Foik Ph.D. OBi Group within the Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences is assigned to the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER). ICTER is funded within the International Research Agendas Program of the Foundation for Polish Science. It is collaboration between the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS and University College London, UK. The International Center for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment and human blinding diseases. Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Center can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

The Postdoc position within SONATA 16 is intended for candidates with a Ph.D. degree interested in computational neurobiology, and signal processing in the visual system. Candidates should also be interested in translational research on therapies to cure blindness or other eye diseases. The postdoctoral scholar will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will be responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The position will focus on modeling the neuronal networks responsible for visual signals processing in conditions of health and disease and analysis of experimental data.

• Performing computational neurobiology research: modeling and data analyses;
• Experiment preparation;
• Testing the biomedical equipment;
• Helping other group members in data analyses, creating scripts;
• Edition of scientific texts and graphics for publications;
• Active participation in the creation of grant applications;
• Active participation in the creation of applications to the Local Ethical Commission;
• Active participation in reporting;
• Creation of R&D documentation (description of technology - electrophysiological recordings, etc);
• Handling bibliographic databases (eg. Mendeley);
• Supervision over students and Ph.D. students.

• We offer a post-doctoral position (full-time employment) in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a gross salary of around 9600 PLN per month financed from the NCN SONATA 16 Project No. 2020/39/D/NZ4/01881. 100% of the work time of Postdoc will be devoted to the realization of the proposed project. The offer is for 16 months with possible extensions based on the performance and depending on project funds. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment;
• International cooperation with experienced researchers;
• Access to well-staffed core facilities.

PostDoc will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and will have the possibility to collaborate with leading national and international groups in the fields of eye research. He/she will be encouraged to participate in national and international conferences.

Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ programme.

1. Ph.D. degree in neuroinformatics, computational biology or related.

2. The doctoral degree has to be obtained, not earlier, but  within 7 years prior to joining the project. This period does not include breaks related to: maternity leave, adoption leave, paternal leave, parental leave granted in compliance with the Employment Code, nor periods of sickness benefit or rehabilitation benefit granted on account of unfitness for work, including any caused by a health condition requiring rehabilitation. In such a case, the 7-year period is to be extended by the duration of the leave in question.

3. Good programing skills and knowledge of Matlab, Python and network modeling environments as Neuron.

4. Ability to work in a team and manage projects and people;

5. Strong work dedication, work ethics, discipline and independence;

6. Good problem-solving skills and creativity;

7. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written;

8. MS Office (additional skills in graphic programs will be an asset).

Candidates with knowledge of the neuronal network responsible for the visual signals  processing and/or with experience in these network modeling are preferred.

• competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in a research project,
• previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate,
• awards and distinctions of the candidate.