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The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda’ project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging. 

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Center can be found at http://www.icter.pl.  

The Institute seeks applicants with a M.Sc. Degree, and experience in molecular biology or genetics. Candidates should be interested in translational research and the development of new therapies to cure blindness or eye diseases. 

The PhD scholar will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will be also responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The position will be assigned to Ophthalmic Biology Group led by Dr. Andrzej Foik, focused on the development of new therapies to prevent/cure blindness, visual information processing in the visual system before and after plasticity that happens due to disease or after vision recovery.

1. Performing research in molecular biology and neurobiology;  
2. Gene cloning, Vector designing, Cell cultures, Transfections of cells in vitro and in vivo (in rodents), Viruses production; 
3. Edition of scientific texts and graphics for publications; 
4. Active participation in the creation of grant applications; 
5. Active participation in reporting; 
6. Creation of R&D documentation (description of technology - genetics, biotechnology, etc); 
7. Handling bibliographic databases (eg. Mendeley); 
8. Supervision over students. 

1.  Full-time employment contract; 
2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment; 
3. International cooperation with experienced researchers; 
4. Competitive salary. 

1. M.Sc. degree in molecular biology or genetics,  
2. Experience in a work with various viruses like Lentiviruses, Rabies and AAV, 
3. Experience in cell culture work, 
4. Knowledge about cell biology and the retina, 
5. Experience in gene cloning and mammalian cell modifications, 
6. Hands-on skills in molecular biology techniques, 
7. Initial acquaintance with the research with use of laboratory rodents, 
8. Ability to work independently and interact effectively in an interdisciplinary team, 
9. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written. 
10. Attendance at a Ph.D. school or openness to carry out extramural Ph.D. studies. 

• Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in the research project, 
• Documented work experience in eye research, 
• Previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate.