Research Specialist

Research Specialist POSITION AVAILABLE at the Laboratory of Protein Structure of INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY IN WARSAW

Laboratory of Protein Structure seeks Research Specialist (full time position) to work in a large multinational consortium project that aims at the development of antiviral substances for treatment of COVID-19. The position is funded in frame of EXSCALATE4CoV project funded by the European Commission (www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/press-office/news/news/1112-developing-sars-cov-2-antiviral-drugs).


Laboratory interest

Research of the Laboratory of Protein Structure focuses on the structure and mechanism of proteins involved in the processing of  genetic information (http://bit.ly/nowotny-lab). The primary methods are protein crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy and protein biochemistry. The group also has a long track record of tight collaborations with pharmaceutical industry in drug development. The person employed for the advertised position will be responsible for the determination of crystal and cryo-EM structures of viral protein in complex with inhibitors (potential antiviral drugs). The structural information will be used to determine the mode of action of the inhibitors and to improve their properties, so that they can be developed into drugs.

Deadline for applications is June 1st, 2020. Preferred job starting date is on or after July 15th, 2020.

The Researcher will be selected from candidates in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence in Research strategy https://www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/institute/hr-excellence

Requirements:

• MSc degree in biology, biotechnology or related area of science,

• High motivation, analytical skills and independent thinking,

• Ability to work in a team, good organization of work,

• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Polish,

• Hands-on experience in protein purification and molecular biology techniques; experience with protein crystallography and/or cryo-EM will be a plus.

We offer:

• Employment contract for 15 months, with the possibility of an extension

• Monthly gross (brutto) remuneration approximately: 5630 - 8360 PLN, depending on the experience of the candidate

• Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme

• Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel

• Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring

   

How to apply:

• Apply now to: Ten adres pocztowy jest chroniony przed spamowaniem. Aby go zobaczyć, konieczne jest włączenie w przeglądarce obsługi JavaScript.

• In the subject include "EXSCALATE4CoV_Nowotny" and your first and last name.

• Your application must be submitted in English and should contain a CV and a motivation letter.

• 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 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” 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 www.iimcb.gov.pl/pl/information-clause.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfills all requirements is found.

We would like to inform that the competition for Research Specialist position has been resolved, the selected candidate is Krzysztof Wycisk.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101003551.