Open competition for the PhD Student position in the Foundation for Polish Science funded project

Position in the project: 

PhD student

Scientific discipline:

systems biology

Job type (employment contract/stipend):

scholarship

Number of job offers: 

1

Remuneration/stipend amount/month (“X0 000 PLN of full remuneration cost, i.e. expected net salary at X 000 PLN”):

7000 PLN

Position starts on: 

01.12.2021

Maximum  period of contract/stipend agreement:

 6 months

Institution:

Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences

Project leader:

Dr. Michał Komorowski

Project title:

Deciphering of biochemical signaling to inform more efficient therapeutic strategies

Project is carried out within the First Team grant of the Foundation for Polish Science

Project description:

The overall molecular and biochemical mechanisms how individual cells transduce signals to effectors are widely understood. Biochemical descriptions, however, do not directly lead to understanding how the stimuli are translated into distinct responses as cellular signaling processes are immensely complex. The main goal of this project is to improve our understanding of how cellular signaling processes can derive a variety of distinct outputs from complex inputs. To achieve this, we will use an integrative approach that links tailored experiments with mathematical analysis. We will use interferon signaling as a model system to challenge the conventional concept of distinct signaling pathways that link signals with specific cellular responses. Further, we will explore our findings to examine how the interferon pathway can be therapeutically exploited in the context of anticancer therapies.

Key responsibilities include:

1.        Performing research in the area of Systems Biology

2.        Development of machine learning models of cellular responses

3.        Development of computational and statistical tools for data analysis

4.        Computer-aided design of experiments

5.        Manuscripts preparation

Profile of candidates/requirements:

1.        Involvement in a PhD school graduate program

2.        MSc in mathematics, computer science, engineering or related field

3.        Basic (high-school) knowledge of cell biology

4.        Good programming skills (R, Python or Matlab)

5.        Motivation for scientific work

6.        Scientific mindset

7.        Excellent writing and science communication skills

Required documents:

1.        Motivation letter

2.        CV including list of publications

3.        MSc certificate

4.        Confirmation of involvement in PhD school graduate program

We offer:

1.        International collaborations

2.        Support to develop new skills

3.        Participation in international conferences and workshops

4.        Support in application for additional funding and scholarships

5.        Creative, innovative and friendly work environment

6.        Scholarship 4500 PLN/month for up to 9 months

Please submit the following documents to:

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Application deadline:

15.11.2022

For more details about the position please visit (website/webpage address):

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