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assistant professor or professor of the institute or professor* and Head of the Department of Immunology
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Offer DescriptionThe Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences announces the competition for the position of the assistant professor or professor of the institute or professor* and Head of the Department of Immunology to operationalize statutory tasks, conduct research projects and implement one’s vision of scientific development of the Department of Immunology.
- Depending on the assessment of the candidate’s qualifications, the Recruitment Committee may recommend employment as an assistant professor or professor of the institute or professor.
Current research program of the Department of Immunology:The Department of Immunology MMRI PAS conducts research devoted to cancer immunology, mechanisms regulating activation of the immune cells, cancer immunotherapy with the use of monoclonal antibodies, effector cells, and cells modified with chimeric antigen receptors. Basic research is being carried out in the field of cancer immunology as well as translational research aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer therapy.Current research is focused mainly on:
- searching for the mechanisms of sensitivity and resistance of immune cells to oxidative stress,
- modification of NK cells and T cells with chimeric antigen receptors,
- in vitro and in vivo evaluation of the efficacy of cells modified with chimeric antigen receptors against cancer cells.
Description of activities:
- managing the Department of Immunology,
- proposing and implementing own research topics using a modern methodology,
- research team formation,
- supervision all the tasks carried out by the Department employees,
- obtaining external funds for research projects,
- publishing the results of scientific research,
- active participation in the scientific activities of the MMRI PAS and scientific community,
- introduction of new research technologies to raise the level of scientific research.
The necessary qualification requirements for the Head of the Department position:
- minimum of a Ph.D. degree in biological, medical or related sciences,
- expertise in the field of biology, biotechnology, immunology, with particular emphasis on research related to immunotherapies with the use of monoclonal antibodies and cells modified with chimeric antigen receptors (documented by scientific output),
- experience in managing research projects or leading scientific team,
- ability to propose innovative research topics using a modern methodologies,
- multidisciplinary research interests and experience,
- flexibility to adapt research profiles in response to public demand,
- scientific accomplishments evidenced by publications in international scientific journals as the first and/or corresponding author,
- experience in designing publication strategies,
- active participation in conferences and documented contributions,
- experience in science outreach and popularization,
- proficiency in English.
Additional requirements (desirable):
- ability to work as a team member,
- experience of working in an environment oriented towards practical implementation of scientific research,
- experience in supervising students and junior researchers,
- scientific cooperation with other research centers.
Requirements for the position of the assistant professor:
- at least a Ph.D. degree in biological, medical or related sciences,
- at least 2 original articles in scientific journals indexed in JCR, including at least one of which the candidate is the first author, the first equal author or a corresponding author, published after obtaining the Ph.D. degree, but not containing the results of the Ph.D. thesis.
Requirements for the position of professor of the institute or professor:
- habilitated doctor’s degree or title of professor, in the case of a person permanently residing abroad – at least a doctoral degree, in biological, medical or related sciences,
- at least one original article published after habilitation in scientific journals indexed in JCR, including at least one of which the candidate is the first author, the first equal author or a corresponding author,
- documented experience in obtaining funds,
- previous management of a research team or research project funded by external sources,
- only a person with the academic title of professor is employed in the position of professor based on the appointment made by the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
We offer:
- employment contract (full-time) and the position of the head of the Department of Immunology (for non-MMRI employees),
- the position of the head of the Department of Immunology and potential promotion (applicable for MMRI employees currently employed full-time),
- independence in the formation of the scientific and research profile of the team,
- access to specialized equipment in the Institute,
- friendly work environment.
Where to apply E-mail[email protected]RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Medical sciences » Medicine Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciences » OtherMedical sciences » Cancer researchMedical sciences » Medicine Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Internal Application form(s) neededHow to apply.pdfEnglish(124.42 KB – PDF)Additional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-106 Street 5 Pawinskiego StreetContact CityWarsaw WebsiteStreet5 Pawinskiego Street Postal Code02-106STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page
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Location
Warszawa, mazowieckie
Job date
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:43:35 GMT
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