Opis stanowiska
We are now recruiting a scientist who will be involved in the research project to develop a new method for engineering of supercharged proteins. The project offers you the opportunity to gain experience in laboratory evolution, a most powerful approach to endow proteins with user-defined function, as well as in protein cage-based technology, a hot research topic fueled by prospective applications in catalysis and medicine. You will be mentored by Dr. Yusuke Azuma as a member of the prof. Jonathan Heddle’s laboratory, located at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology in the beautiful city of Krakow, Poland.
Who Can Apply:
This assistant researcher post is for a person who fulfils requirements stated in the Article 113, 116 (2) (4) of the Act of 20th July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science of Poland and meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 166 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University, and who holds a Master, Master of Engineer, or equivalent degree with an outstanding, high grade master/doctoral thesis, evaluated by academic tutors.
More specific criteria to peruse the project and to join the research team are the following:
1. highly motivated to pursue protein engineering project;
2. have experience in wet laboratory work, preferably in directed evolution of proteins;
3. have background studies in one of the fields related to this project, e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, cell biology and chemical biology;
4. published at least one scientific article in a peer-reviewed journal as the first author,
(If you have a special reason not to have a publication, e.g. long-term reviewing process, patent application, etc., please mention it in the application.);
5. have self-development attitude to establish his/her scientific career in a relative scientific realm;
6. can cooperatively work with the colleagues in the Institutes;
7. proficient in spoken and written English.
Our Offer:
· Full-time position lasting for up to 12 months.
· Access to the basic and modern research instruments for molecular biology and nanotechnology
(fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS), cryo-transmission electron microscopy, spectrometers, dynamic light scattering, chromatography pump system, etc.).
· Opportunities to present your work in international conferences.
· Ability to join an international and dynamic group of researchers.
· Excellent training: In our diverse group you will be able to network with international researchers, experience about new skills including in DNA origami design, enzyme biochemistry, structural biology, protein design etc.
How to Apply:
Send applications (as PDF file(s), written in English and using at least 11pt font size) directly by e-mail to the project leader, Dr. Yusuke Azuma. Applications should be marked “Sonata_PD” and include the followings:
1. Application (motivation letter), describing why you want to join our group and what you can bring to us.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Brief description of your previous work (up to 2 pages).
4. List of publications (If not available, provide the justification).
5. Copy of the certificate for your highest academic degree, e.g. master or doctoral degree.
6. Two referees including a former supervisor.
The applicants are also required to fill in the following formats, sing them, and send the photocopies to the project leader.
7. Personal questionnaire.
8. Statement declaring that Jagiellonian University will be the basic place of employment in the case of being employed in the competition procedure.
9. Statement in accordance with the Article 113 of the Act Law on Higher Education and science of Poland.
10. Statement regarding acquaintance and acceptance of intellectual property rules as well as legal protection of intellectual property.
11. Information regarding personal data processing.
If applicable, please also provide the following documents:
12. Information regarding classes taught by a candidate.
13. Form of the latest interim evaluation.
Important Dates:
Competition commencement date: 10 August 2022
Applications submission deadline: 18 September 2022
Decision of the competition shall be made by 30 September 2022
The project starting date: 01 October 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter
Should you have any questions about the criteria and application, please contact to Yusuke Azuma.
Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.