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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 neurobiology techniques such as electrophysiology, optogenetic technique, imaging of cortical activity in vivo, intracerebral and intraocular injections, behavioral experiments, immunohistochemistry. Candidates should also be interested in translational research and the development of new therapies to cure blindness or other 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 also be responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The position will focus on the testing of new viral therapies in in vivo research, analyzing visual information processing in the visual system before and after plasticity that happens due to vision recovery or disease.

• Performing research in the area of neuroscience (any of the following: in vivo imaging (with cranial window installation), optogenetic technique, intraocular injections, in vivo electrophysiological recordings, behavioral experiments, immunohistochemistry);
• Work with animals;
• Experimental work record-keeping;
• Acquisition of images of microscopic sections;
• Isolation of tissue for neuronal cell cultures - their preparation and maintenance;
• Active participation in the creation of applications to the Local Ethical Commission;
• Edition of scientific texts and graphics for publications;
• Active participation in reporting;
• Creation of R&D documentation (description of technology);
• Handling bibliographic databases (eg. Mendeley);
• Supervision over students and Ph.D. students.

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

1. Ph.D. degree in biology, neurobiology, medicine or related.
2. Hands-on skills and experience in in vivo experiments on rodents;
3. A good familiarity with work with animals;
4. Hands-on skills in acquisition of images of microscopic sections;
5. Hands-on skills in tissue isolation for neuronal cell cultures - their preparation and maintenance;
6. Hands-on skills in immunohistochemistry;
7. Ability to work in a team;
8. Strong work dedication, work ethics, discipline and independence;
9. Good problem-solving skills and creativity;
10. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written;
11. MS Office (additional skills in graphic programs or Matlab/Python will be an asset).

• Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in a research project:

1. experience in in vivo experiments on rodents,
2. experience in neuronal cell cultures preparation and maintenance,
3. acquaintance with microscopic images acquisition,

• previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate,
• awards and distinctions of the candidate.