12 Oct 2023
Job InformationOrganisation/Company
Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG&MUG
Research Field
Biological sciences
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
15 Dec 2023 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer DescriptionThe Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology (IFB) is looking for external candidates for the position of Group Leader to establish new, independent research group and develop ambitious and innovative research programme at the cellular, molecular and biochemical levels, complementing the existing research at IFB.
The Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of the University of Gdansk and the Medical University of Gdansk (IFB UG & MUG) was established in 1993. The Faculty is a unique entity in Poland formed by two universities. IFB as well as both universities are constantly ranked as the highest quality considering research and teaching in Poland. The Faculty's laboratories are located in the modern Institute of Biotechnology (UG Oliwa Campus) and the Institute of Medical Biotechnology and Experimental Oncology (MUG Campus). We are among the world pioneers in chaperone protein research, DNA replication, biogenesis and the degradation of protein complexes. Furthermore, we are a leading institution in Poland for conducting researchin molecular virology and bacterial plant pathogens. We are highly competitive in the fields of cancer research, immunology as well as photodynamic therapy. Access to the infrastructure of both universities, including core facilities and the most modern BSL3+ laboratory in Poland, offers a great opportunity for scientific development.
Gdansk and the “Tri-City”. Together with Sopot and Gdynia, the beautiful city of Gdansk on the Baltic coast offers both historical town as well as great infrastructure, good transport links and an airport within easy reach. Gdansk offers both academic and cultural excitement as well as a modern lifestyle with a variety of entertainment options and miles of sandy beach.
IFB will provide a full-time salary with social benefits, lab space, access to state-of-the-art equipment, a lab manager and administrative support, PhD studentships from UG Doctoral School as well as start-up funds. The new research group will be expected to secure external national (for example First Team, FNP) and international funding (for example ERC Starting Grant). The grant applications will be supported by the IFB/UG.
Applications must be written in English and prepared as a single pdf file including:
Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by the 15th of December 2023. Informal questions could be send to [email protected]
Please, use “Research Group Leader application” as the title of your message.
Only selected candidates will be invited to the second stage of recruitment and will be asked to give a talk at a mini-symposium with the participation of International Scientific Advisory Board.
To allow us to process your data, please include the following statement in your application: “I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2016, item 922 as amended.”
RequirementsResearch Field
Biological sciences » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology (IFB) is looking for external candidates for the position of Group Leader to establish new, independent research group and develop ambitious and innovative research programme at the cellular, molecular and biochemical levels, complementing the existing research at IFB.
Specific Requirements
Applications must be written in English and prepared as a single pdf file including:
Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by the 15th of December 2023. Informal questions could be send to [email protected]
Please, use “Research Group Leader application” as the title of your message.
Only selected candidates will be invited to the second stage of recruitment and will be asked to give a talk at a mini-symposium with the participation of International Scientific Advisory Board.
To allow us to process your data, please include the following statement in your application: “I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2016, item 922 as amended.”
Additional Information Work Location(s)Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology
Country
Poland
City
Gdańsk
Geofield
Where to applyCity
Gdansk
Website
https:// www. biotech.ug.edu.pl
Street
ul. A. Abrahama 58
Postal Code
80-307
STATUS: EXPIRED