PhD Student position

Post
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology seeks 2 PhD Students to study molecular mechanism of dendritic arbor stability and its relation to mood disorders. The fellowship is funded in frame of Foundation for Polish Science TEAM grant. M.Sc. degree in biology, biotechnology or related area of science, high motivation, analytical skills and independent thinking as well as fluent English are required. Previous experimental experience in one or more of following areas - molecular and cell biology or neurobiology will be an additional asset.

Project
Neurons receive information from other cells and their morphology remains intact for 80% of neuron's lifetime. Little is known about molecular mechanisms underlying dendrite stability. The first objective of the proposed research is to identify RNAs and proteins underlying mature dendritic arbors' stability. Because dendritic arbors destabilize in mood disorders the second objective of this proposal is to identify chemicals or drugable targets which support dendrite stability under stress conditions. In order to reach these aims combination of molecular biology, cell biology, high-throughput screening and behavioral studies will be used.

Laboratory interest
Research of the Laboratory of Molecular and Cell Neurobiology focuses on molecular aspects of development and stability of neuron morphology. We are especially interested in role of mTOR and GSK3 kinases. More info can be found at IIMCB Annual Reports (http://www.iimcb.gov.pl/annual_reports.php).

Stipend
4000 PLN per month during 1st year, 2nd year 4250 PLN per month and 3rd year 4500 PLN per month (tax exempt)

Interested candidates are kindly asked to contact Dr. Jaworski by e-mail only (Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.) and provide short motivation letter, CV, the name of a referee, copy of the diploma by 31.10.2018. Please include the following statement in your application: "I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Ks. Trojdena Str., 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Please be informed that your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available under the link https://www.iimcb.gov.pl/pl/information-clause. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding further selection procedures.