Post Doc Position (Assistant Professor, temporary contract)
University of Warsaw, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Evolutionary
Biology

Application deadline: 15.12.2024
Publication of the results of the competition: 14.01.2025
Salary: Around 7300-7500 PLN per month (gross), plus a "13th salary"
bonus (extra salary paid at the end of the year)
Period of employment: 18 months, starting on 1.02.2024 or later
Position: Post-doctoral researcher in the project "Elucidating ecological
and developmental causes of asexual reproduction and colony formation
in flatworm" funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange.
Project leader: Dr. Ludwik Gasiorowski 
Research group: Comparative Invertebrate Zoology
(https://ibe.biol.uw.edu.pl/en/835-2/research-groups/comparative-invertebrate-zoology/)

Project description:
Asexual reproduction and coloniality are tightly linked in development
and evolution. Although many colonial animals evolved from ancestors that
reproduced asexually by budding, other types of asexuality could also
give rise to coloniality. Catenulid flatworms use a rare mode of asexual
development (i.e., paratomy) to alternate between reproduction and the
formation of chains, simple modular colonies in which individuals remain
connected with the gut. The main goal of the project is to elucidate
molecular control and environmental factors behind asexual reproduction
and its modification in catenulids. To achieve these goals, we work both
on the established model catenulid, Stenostomum brevipharyngium, and on
other species coming from laboratory cultures and field collections.

Objectives and duties of the postdoc:
The person hired in this call will be responsible for the investigation
of molecular developmental mechanisms behind asexual reproduction by
paratomy in S. brevipharyngium. The project will have two aspects -
descriptive (including comparative transcriptomics, microscopy, RNA in
situ hybridization) and functional (employing dsRNA interference).

The hired person will have three main duties:
1. Experimental work:
- RNA extraction and sequencing
- RNA in situ hybridization
- Gene knock-downs with dsRNA interference
2. Analysis of transcriptomic data
3. Preparation of scientific manuscripts, presentations at meetings and
   conferences

This is a research position, meaning the person will not have any official
teaching duties. However, there will be a possibility of supervision of
bachelor's and master's students.

Your profile:
* PhD degree in biology or a similar area obtained not earlier than
  seven years before the employment in the project (note: this does not
  include periods of maternity or parental leave)
* experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  transcriptomics, evolutionary developmental biology, meiobenthology,
  invertebrate zoology, molecular biology, confocal microscopy
* good knowledge of written and spoken English (knowledge of Polish is
  not required)
* experience in the preparation and publication of scientific
  manuscripts
* ability to work both independently and in the research team

Required application documents:
* an application addressed to the Rector of the
University of Warsaw including a signed statement on
the processing of personal data (link to a template:
https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/01/Klauzula-informacyjna-przy-rekrutacji-do-pracy_11_2019_EN.docx);
* copy of a PhD diploma;
* professional CV including a list of publications;
* motivation letter including research plan and teaching offer (up
  to 2 pages);
* names and contact data (e-mail, phone number) of two academic
  researchers who can provide information about the Candidate;
* a statement, in which the candidate confirms having read and accepted
  the regulations for conducting competitions, as set out in Ordinance
  No 106 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, from 27 September
  2019, defining procedures for conducting a competition for the post of
  an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (Monitor UW item 388).
  (link to the document in english:
  https://monitor.uw.edu.pl/Lists/Uchway/Attachments/5592/M.2020.388.Obw.25%20EN.pdf)

Application procedure:
Please contact the project leader, Dr. Ludwik Gasiorowski
(ludwik.gasiorowski@uw.edu.pl), before submitting an official application.

All documents, preferably in one PDF, should be sent by e-mail to
dziekanat.biol@uw.edu.pl and ludwik.gasiorowski@uw.edu.pl with annotation
WB-K-14/2024. The two aforementioned statements should be signed manually
and included as scans, or the entire file may be electronically signed.

The applications will be proceeded by the Competition Committee of the
Faculty of Biology. The candidates will be informed about the date of
the interview (online) and the results of the competition by e-mail. The
Faculty of Biology reserves the right to reply to selected applications
only and to close the procedure without a ruling.

More details on application can be found here:
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/283654

Ludwik Gasiorowski <ludwik.gasiorowski@uw.edu.pl>

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