Opis stanowiska
One PhD studentship available
Our laboratory focuses on studies of tissue specification, organogenesis and patterning using the developing vertebrate limb model system. We apply several research strategies to achieve that goal, including studies of hereditary human skeletal disorders.
One PhD position is currently available in our group located at the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department of the Medical Faculty, Medical University Lublin (http://umlub.pl/en/) to study regulation of genes expressed in joint interzone. This is the area between the developing bones in the limb that will later participate in the formation of tendon attachments, synovium and synovial membrane, ligaments and other joint associated structures. To accomplish our goal we will use technologies such as targeted chromatin capture followed by next generation sequencing and enhancer hunt using developing chick and zebrafish based experimental models.
The project is partially financed by the National Science Center, Poland. Successful candidate will carry out the molecular work focusing on the characterization of the noncoding sequences orchestrating the joint-specific gene expression.
We expect from the candidates
– Master degree in life sciences, preferentially in biological sciences
– Good practical and theoretical knowledge of molecular biology and genetics Tissue culture skills
– Interest in mechanisms of human diseases and molecular embryology
– Fluency (written and spoken) in English
We offer
– A scholarship according to the National Science Center scale for PhD students- 3000zl per month for 3 years
– Dynamic working environment at the Medical University in Lublin in newly refurbished laboratory spaces (http://umlub.pl/en/)
– The vibrant city of Lublin (city in East Poland) with its many cultural and sport activities
– http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lublin and http://www.lubelskie.pl/index.php?pid=2219
Application procedure (The application procedure is FULLY electronic)
The candidate is expected to provide the following documents (ALL OF THEM IN ENGLISH):
– A motivation letter (not more than one page)
– CV
– List of subjects and exam grades from the TWO LAST years of studies
– A digital copy of Master Thesis
– Names, email addresses and telephone numbers of TWO referees (including the Master Thesis advisor
All the information, as a PDF file (the maximum file size is 15Mb), should be emailed to Agnieszka Styczyńska agnieszkastyczynska@umlub.pl
The extended closing date is 30th of September, 2016.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. The interview will be conducted in English.
The positions are available from October 1st 2016 but may start, with the mutual conse