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PhD student positions in the Department of Microbiology

Two PhD student positions avaiable in the Department of Microbiology, FBBB. The final date for submitting applications is 15 July 2020.

Project title: Synergistic activation of gingival fibroblasts by oral pathogens and inflammatory tissue environment as a new pathomechanism of chronic inflammation in periodontitis

Institution: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow

Type of contract: stipend

Period of stipend agreement: 36 months

Stipend amount: 3 000 PLN/month (plus Graduate School stipend, ~2 000 PLN/month, non-taxable)

Application deadline: 15 July 2020

Job description:
We offer participation in a dynamic, young research team involved in competitive and advanced biomedical research, and PhD programme at a leading Polish university. Work will be carried out in a well-funded research laboratory using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. The aim of this project is to characterize how P. gingivalis and other oral pathogens interact with the inflammatory environment to amplify pathogenic inflammatory response of gingival fibroblasts, identify their underlying mechanisms and determine if they can be a potential therapeutic target of innovative therapies. We will use novel technologies, such as global profiling of gene expression and three dimensional tissue model, in combination with functional and mechanistic studies of primary cells extracted from the gingival tissue of patients with periodontitis and healthy individuals. Supervision will be provided by Dr. Aleksander Grabiec (project leader) and Prof. Jan Potempa (head of the Department).

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1.  MSc degree (or equivalent) in biotechnology, biochemistry or any related field of life sciences (or anticipated completion of MSc studies prior to UJ Life Science Graduate School entrance exams scheduled for September).
  2. Strong experience in eukaryotic cell culture and in basic cell biology techniques (ELISA, Western Blot, qPCR) evidenced by results presented in MSc thesis or publication.
  3. Fluency in written and spoken English.
  4. Good skills in work organization, planning, team work and keeping experimental track record.
  5. High level of independence and reliability, willingness to work outside of standard office hours.

Required documents:

  1. Application/motivation letter.
  2. CV including description of experience in laboratory work.
  3. Copy of a MSc degree.
  4. A statement of knowledge and acceptance of the rules on intellectual property and legal protection of intellectual property. Forms can be downloaded from http://www.dso.uj.edu.pl/druki-do-pobrania/dokumenty-dla-kandydatow-pracownikow.
  5. Contact information of at least one reference.

Please include the following statement in your offer: “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.’’

Please submit your application to (or contact with any questions): aleksander.grabiec@uj.edu.pl