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18.09.2024

Lider zespołu badawczego Zintegrowanej Biologii Strukturalnej (ISB) w ICTER

Application deadline: 31 October 2024

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview (which will most likely take place in person in November 2024). The competition results shall be announced by the end of December 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfills all requirements is found.

Reference Number: FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23

Offer Description

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda’ project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Center can be found at http://www.icter.pl. 

The Principal Investigator and Group Leader will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will also be responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The positions will be assigned to the Structural Biology (ISB) Group. Research in the Integrated Structural Biology (ISB) Group aims to elucidate the mechanisms of vision, particularly involving proteins of the phototransduction pathway and the visual cycle, at an atomic and molecular level, using structural biology techniques and other complementary biophysical characterization methods.

Where to apply

E-mail: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl with the Reference Number FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23

Requirements

  • Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
  • Education Level: PhD or equivalent
  • English Level: Excellent

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. PhD degree (chemistry, biochemistry or related field)
  2. Documented work experience in structural biology or eye research;
  3. Strong publication record; 
  4. Proven experience in leveraging best practices from research community;
  5. Past experience in integrating different structural biology disciplines;
  6. Working knowledge of x-ray crystallography, cryoEM and cryoET;
  7. Ability to work in a team and manage projects and people;
  8. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written;
  9. Exhibit strong leadership skills by effectively managing the research team, inspiring innovation, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment;
  10. Track record of access to European structural biology facilities;
  11. Years of Research Experience: more than 10.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Manage and supervise all ongoing and upcoming research activities of the ISB group, including biochemistry, structural biology and mice model approaches;
  2. Define the long-term vision and strategy for the group, ensuring alignment with the broader ICTER agenda;
  3. Provide guidance and support to junior researchers within the ISB group;
  4. Assign tasks to team members and develop a research schedule to ensure efficient workflow;
  5. Engage in close collaboration with other groups within ICTER to foster interdisciplinary research;
  6. Apply for grants and pursue other funding opportunities to support the group’s research initiatives, and secure high-end structural biology facility access.

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer:

  1. Full-time employment contract;
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment;
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers;
  4. A start-up package and allocated funds to support the operational costs of running the group, including the employment of group members, a dedicated coordinator post, consumables and necessary apparatus and maintenance of existing laboratory equipment and prototypes;
  5. Competitive salary; 25 000 PLN gross/month (~EUR 5 800) depending on skills and experience, 1 FTE
  6. Administrative support, including assistance with recruitment, procurement, and grant applications, among other tasks;
  7. Access to well-staffed new core facilities.

Eligibility criteria

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. The value and originality of up to 3 scientific achievements of the candidate (obtained in the last 10 years)
  2. Major research interests;
  3. Evidence of engaging with public and patients;
  4. Experience in leading a research team and/or potential to be a leader;
  5. Experience in securing funding and implementing grant projects – both as a project leader and as a team member;
  6. Experience in commercializing research results and collaborating with the industry;
  7. Participation in supervising theses as a main or assistant supervisor of doctoral dissertations;

on the 2nd stage:

  • Present how the existing research environment at ICTER — including its technologies, expertise, and collaborative objectives — supports your proposed research and how your research can enrich ICTER’s research environment;
  • Present goals, questions, problems to be addressed in the next years – projects.

Selection process

Required documents:

  1. CV that includes, among other information:
    1. information about employment history and professional experience, including the current place of employment; 
    2. description of the acquired education and professional qualifications; 
    3. description (up to 300 words) justifying the candidate’s competence to serve as a team leader in the center of excellence; 
    4. list of up to 3 most significant scientific achievements from the last 12 years along with a description of the uniqueness of these achievements;
    5.  list of key grants carried out from 2012 to 2024, along with a description of the impact that the implementation of these projects had on the development of the given scientific field; 
    6. description (up to 300 words) of the skills and experience in leadership, mentoring, and project management;
    7. description (up to 300 words) containing information about experience in scientific cooperation.
  2. Cover letter;
  3. Copy of PhD Diploma;
  4. List of scientific projects managed;
  5. List of 2-3 Referees with contact Information.

Additional comments

Please submit the application documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl

Kindly specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_12/2024

Application deadline: 31 October 2024

Work Location

Company/Institute: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences)

Country: Poland

City: Warszawa

Postal Code: 01-224

Street: Skierniewicka 10a

Contact: apawlus@ichf.edu.pl

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the 31 October 2024.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers) and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates fulfilling the requirements specified in this announcement.

By submitting your application for this advertisement, you consent to the processing of your personal data. We would like to inform you that your personal data provided to us via icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl are processed to conduct the recruitment process for the position indicated above. The administrator of your personal data is the International Centre for Translational Eye Research with its registered office at Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, NIP: 1080023333, REGON: 000326049-00035.

You have the right to access the content of your data, the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, the right to data portability or to object to their processing. You have the right to complain with the supervisory authority – PUODO, if you consider that the processing of your personal data violates the provisions of GDPR.

The full content of the information clause can be found in the Administrator’s office and upon request sent to the e-mail address: icter@ichf.edu.pl. 

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18.09.2024

Lider zespołu badawczego – Laboratorium Obrazowania i Technologii Okulistycznych (IDoc) w ICTER

Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2024

Offer Description

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda’ project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Center can be found at http://www.icter.pl. 

The Principal Investigator and Group Leader will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will also be responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The positions will be assigned to the Image-guided Devices for Ophthalmic Care (IDoc) group. Within ICTER, the IDoc Laboratory seeks to work on the development and testing of multi-beams OCT for simultaneous probing of cornea deformation induced with non-contact stimulus. The system will allow for fast screening of early-stage keratoconus.

On the other hand, the IDoc lab seeks to develop a novel platform for intraoperative ophthalmic OCT image guidance of robotic-aided treatments to fulfill unmet surgical needs in minimally invasive surgery on the eye (anterior and posterior pole). Novel IR shadowless optical sheathing for smart surgical instruments will be developed.

Where to apply

E-mail: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl

Skills/Qualifications

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. Ph.D. degree (physics, optics, robotics or related field)
  2. Documented work experience in robotics or eye research;
  3. Strong publication record; 
  4. Proven experience in leveraging best practices from research community;
  5. Past experience in robotics and/or OCT clinical prototypes;
  6. Working knowledge of robotics / or medical instrumentation for eye imaging / or medical biology of eye;
  7. Ability to work in a team and manage projects and people;
  8. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written;
  9. Exhibit strong leadership skills by effectively managing the research team, inspiring innovation, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment;
  10. Candidate represents a level that characterizes ERC winners.

Specific Requirements

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Manage and supervise all ongoing and upcoming research activities of the IDoc group, including advancements in the surgical microscope integrated with OCT and robotic arm assistance for ophthalmic procedures;
  2. Define the long-term vision and strategy for the group, ensuring alignment with the broader ICTER agenda;
  3. Provide guidance and support to junior researchers within the IDoc group;
  4. Assign tasks to team members and develop a research schedule to ensure efficient workflow;
  5. Engage in close collaboration with other groups within ICTER to foster interdisciplinary research;
  6. Apply for grants and pursue other funding opportunities to support the group’s research initiatives.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Research Field:

  • Engineering » Precision engineering
  • Physics » Optics

Benefits:

  1. Full-time employment contract;
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment;
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers;
  4. A start-up package and allocated funds to support the operational costs of running the group, including the employment of group members, a dedicated coordinator post, consumables and necessary apparatus and maintenance of existing laboratory equipment and prototypes;
  5. Competitive salary up to 25 000 PLN gross/month (~EUR 5 800) depending on skills and experience, 1 FTE
  6. Administrative support, including assistance with recruitment, procurement, and grant applications, among other tasks;
  7. Access to well-staffed new core facilities.

Eligibility criteria

Required documents:

  1. CV that includes, among other information:
    1. information about employment history and professional experience, including the current place of employment; 
    2. description of the acquired education and professional qualifications; 
    3. description (up to 300 words) justifying the candidate’s competence to serve as a team leader in the center of excellence;  
    4. list of up to 3 most significant scientific achievements from the last 10 years along with a description of the uniqueness of these achievements; a
    5. list of key grants carried out from 2013 to 2023, along with a description of the impact that the implementation of these projects had on the development of the given scientific field and/or market; 
    6. description (up to 300 words) of the skills and experience in leadership, mentoring, and project management;
    7. description (up to 300 words) containing information about experience in scientific and industrial cooperation, commercialization, and the promotion of science.
  2. Cover letter;
  3. Copy of PhD Diploma;
  4. List of scientific projects managed;
  5. List of 3-5 Referees with contact Information.

Please submit the following documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl

Kindly specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_11/2024

Application deadline: 31 October 2024

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview (which will most likely take place in person in November). The competition results shall be announced by December 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfills all requirements is found.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers) and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates fulfilling the requirements specified in this announcement.

Selection process

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. The value and originality of up to 3 scientific achievements of the candidate (obtained in the last 10 years)
  2. Major research interests;
  3. Evidence of engaging with public and patients;
  4. Experience in leading a research team and/or potential to be a leader;
  5. Experience in securing funding and implementing grant projects – both as a project leader and as a team member;
  6. Experience in commercializing research results and collaborating with the industry;
  7. Participation in supervising theses as a main or assistant supervisor of doctoral dissertations;
  • on the 2nd stage       –
  • Present how the existing research environment at ICTER — including its technologies, expertise, and collaborative objectives — supports your proposed research and how your research can enrich ICTER’s research environment;
  • Present goals, questions, problems to be addressed in the next years – projects

Additional comments

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Location

Company/Institute: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences)

Country: Poland

City: Warsaw

Postal Code: 01-230

Street: Skierniewicka 10a

Website: www.icter.pl

E-Mail: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl

For more details about the position please visit (website/webpage address): www.icter.pl or contact Anna Pawlus (apawlus@ichf.edu.pl)

By submitting your application for this advertisement, you consent to the processing of your personal data. We would like to inform you that your personal data provided to us via icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl are processed to conduct the recruitment process for the position indicated above. The administrator of your personal data is the International Centre for Translational Eye Research with its registered office at Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, NIP: 1080023333, REGON: 000326049-00035.

You have the right to access the content of your data, the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, the right to data portability or to object to their processing. You have the right to complain with the supervisory authority – PUODO, if you consider that the processing of your personal data violates the provisions of GDPR.

The full content of the information clause can be found in the Administrator’s office and upon request sent to the e-mail address: icter@ichf.edu.pl. 

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25.04.2024

PhD student in Computational Biology, Neuroinformatics and related (MCBO-2_7/2024) – rekrutacja rozstrzygnięta, wyniki

ICTER seeks applicants with a MSc Degree, and experience in computational biology techniques such as neuronal network modeling, electrophysiological data analyses and/or bioinformatics. Candidates should be interested in translational research and the development of new therapies to cure blindness or eye diseases.
The PhD scholar will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will be also responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The position will be assigned to Ophthalmic Biology Group led by Dr. Andrzej Foik, focused on the development of new therapies to prevent/cure blindness, visual information processing in the visual system before and after plasticity that happens due to disease or after vision recovery.

Number of job offers: 1

Remuneration: 6 600 PLN gross/month.

Position starts on: July 1, 2024.

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 30.06.2025 (with a possibility of extension not longer than 31.12.2028).

Institution: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences), Warsaw, Poland.

Project leader: Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski.
Group Leader: Dr. Andrzej Foik.

Project title:
International Centre for Translational Eye Research.

The „International Centre for Translational Eye Research” project is carried out within the MAB FENG action 02.01. of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund, European Funds for Smart Economy, agreement no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23. It is a collaboration between the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS and University College London, UK.

Project description: The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator centre for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist in the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Centre can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

Key responsabilities include:

  1. Performing computational biology research: modeling brain and retinal networks
  2. Helping other group members in data analyses, creating scripts
  3. Edition of scientific texts and graphics for publications
  4. Active participation in the creation of grant applications
  5. Active participation in reporting
  6. Creation of R&D documentation
  7. Handling bibliographic databases (eg. Mendeley)
  8. Supervision over students

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. MSc degree in neuroinformatics, bioinformatics or related
  2. Good programing skills and knowledge of Matlab, Python
  3. Broad knowledge of data analysis
  4. Knowledge about neuronal network design
  5. Knowledge about cell biology and the retina
  6. Good problem-solving skills and creativity
  7. Ability to work independently and interact effectively in an interdisciplinary team
  8. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
  9. Attendance at a PhD school or openness to carry out extramural PhD studies

Required documents:

  1. CV (including a list of projects/publications)
  2. Cover letter
  3. Copy of PhD diploma
  4. Opinion about the candidate (1 reference),
  5. Confirmation of attendance at a PhD school, in other cases the possibility of doing external PhD studies

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in the research project
  2. Documented work experience in eye research
  3. Previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate

We offer:

  1. Part-time (0,9) employment contract
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers
  4. Competitive salary

How to apply:

Please submit the listed documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl.
Specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_7/2024 (REQUIRED).
Application deadline: 22.05.2024.
For more details about the position please visit: www.icter.pl or contact Dr. Anna Posłuszny (e-mail: aposluszny@ichf.edu.pl).

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview (which will most likely take place in an online format on 27-31.05.2024). The competition results shall be announced by the end of June 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate fulfils all requirements.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers). It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements specified in this announcement.

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25.04.2024

PhD student in Molecular Neurobiology (MCBO-2_6/2024) – rekrutacja rozstrzygnięta, wyniki

ICTER seeks applicants with a MSc degree, and experience in molecular biology or genetics. Candidates should be interested in translational research and the development of new therapies to cure blindness or eye diseases.

The PhD scholar will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will be also responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The position will be assigned to Ophthalmic Biology Group led by Dr. Andrzej Foik, focused on the development of new therapies to prevent/cure blindness, visual information processing in the visual system before and after plasticity that happens due to disease or after vision recovery.

Number of job offers: 1

Remuneration: 7 700 PLN gross/month.

Position starts on: July 1, 2024.

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 30.06.2025 (with a possibility of extension not longer than 31.12.2028).

Institution: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences), Warsaw, Poland.

Project leader: Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski.
Group Leader: Dr. Andrzej Foik.

Project title:
International Centre for Translational Eye Research.

The „International Centre for Translational Eye Research” project is carried out within the MAB FENG action 02.01. of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund, European Funds for Smart Economy, agreement no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23. It is a collaboration between the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS and University College London, UK.

Project description: The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator centre for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist in the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Centre can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

Key responsabilities include:

  1. Performing research in molecular biology and neurobiology
  2. Gene cloning, Vector designing, Cell cultures, Transfections of cells in vitro and in vivo (in rodents), Viruses production
  3. Edition of scientific texts and graphics for publications
  4. Active participation in the creation of grant applications
  5. Active participation in reporting
  6. Creation of R&D documentation (description of technology – genetics, biotechnology, etc)
  7. Handling bibliographic databases (eg. Mendeley)
  8. Supervision over students

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. MSc degree in molecular biology or genetics
  2. Experience in a work with various viruses like Lentiviruses, Rabies and AAV
  3. Experience in cell culture work
  4. Knowledge about cell biology and the retina
  5. Experience in gene cloning and mammalian cell modifications
  6. Hands-on skills in molecular biology techniques
  7. Initial acquaintance with the research with use of laboratory rodents
  8. Ability to work independently and interact effectively in an interdisciplinary team
  9. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
  10. Attendance at a PhD school or openness to carry out extramural PhD studies

Required documents:

  1. CV (including a list of projects/publications)
  2. Cover letter
  3. Copy of Master’s diploma
  4. Opinion about the candidate (1 reference)
  5. Confirmation of attendance at a PhD school, in other cases the possibility of doing external PhD studies

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in the research project
  2. Documented work experience in eye research
  3. Previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate

We offer:

  1. Full-time employment contract
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers
  4. Competitive salary

How to apply:

Please submit the listed documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl.
Specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_6/2024 (REQUIRED).
Application deadline: 22.05.2024.
For more details about the position please visit: www.icter.pl or contact Dr. Anna Posłuszny (e-mail: aposluszny@ichf.edu.pl).

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview (which will most likely take place in an online format on 27-31.05.2024). The competition results shall be announced by the end of June 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate fulfils all requirements.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers). It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements specified in this announcement.

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25.04.2024

Postdoctoral researcher in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology (MCBO-2_9/2024) – rekrutacja rozstrzygnięta, wyniki

ICTER seeks applicants with a PhD degree and experience in molecular biology and genomics.
The Postdoctoral researcher will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high-impact factor journals. The person will also be responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The positions will be assigned to the Computational Genomics Group. The group is led by Dr. Marcin Tabaka (PI) and leverages high-throughput single-cell RNA and ATAC sequencing to address fundamental questions in biomedical research (https://tabaka-lab.org).

Number of job offers: 1

Remuneration: 12 000 PLN gross/month.

Position starts on: to be arranged with a candidate.

Maximum period of contract: 30.06.2025 (with a possibility of extension not longer than 31.12.2028).

Institution: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences), Warsaw, Poland.

Project leader: Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski.
Group Leader: Dr. Marcin Tabaka.

Project title:
International Centre for Translational Eye Research.

The „International Centre for Translational Eye Research” project is carried out within the MAB FENG action 02.01. of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund, European Funds for Smart Economy, agreement no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23. It is a collaboration between the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS and University College London, UK.

Project description: The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator centre for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist in the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Centre can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

Key responsabilities include:

  1. Participation in research projects and attendance at team meetings to share results and plan experiments
  2. Design, execute, and interpret experiments including high-throughput single-cell RNA/ATAC-Seq profiling
  3. Assistance with developing new multiomics technologies
  4. Design and lead independent projects
  5. Collaborate with bioinformaticians and clinicians
  6. Prepare and keep documentation of experiments and results
  7. Prepare and write scientific papers
  8. Active participation in conferences and preparation of grant applications
  9. Assisting PhD students

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. PhD degree (obtained not earlier than 1 January 2019) in biology, medical sciences, biotechnology, genomics or related field
  2. Solid knowledge and familiarity with laboratory techniques in molecular biology and genomics
  3. Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing
  4. Experience in combinatorial single-cell profiling
  5. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
  6. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  7. Experience with Microsoft and Google-based platforms (Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Calendar)
  8. Strong publication record
  9. Proven experience in leveraging best practices from the research community
  10. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written

Required documents:

  1. CV (including a list of projects/publications)
  2. Cover letter
  3. Copy of PhD diploma
  4. Name and addresses of two references

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. Creativity measured by the quality and number of scientific publications in which the candidate is the first author, corresponding author or a significant author and patent applications/patents and/or implementation
  2. Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in a research project
  3. Mobility in his/her scientific career (research internships, change in the scientific profile, internships and work in industry)
  4. Creativity measured by the quality and number of research projects led and publications arising as a result of the implementation of these projects (if applicable)

We offer:

  1. Full-time employment contract
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers
  4. Competitive salary

How to apply:

Please submit the listed documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl.
Kindly specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_9/2024.
Application deadline: 19.05.2024.
For more details about the position please visit: www.icter.pl or contact Dr. Marcin Tabaka (e-mail: mtabaka@ichf.edu.pl).

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview  (which will most likely take place in 20-31.05.2024). The competition results shall be announced by May 31, 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate fulfills all requirements.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers). It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who fulfills the requirements specified in this announcement.

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25.04.2024

Laboratory manager in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics (MCBO-2_10/2024)

ICTER seeks applicants with a PhD degree and experience in molecular biology and genomics. The group is led by Dr. Marcin Tabaka (PI) and leverages high-throughput single-cell RNA and ATAC sequencing to address fundamental questions in eye research.

We are looking for applicants for the Laboratory manager position, experienced in scientific activity who will be expected to maintain and develop wet lab infrastructure, be responsible for management of the workflow in the research group and will help determining standard practices and procedures. The manager will have direct impact on R&D work by streamlining external and internal communication, taking part in technology transfer, dissemination of the work from the Lab and Centre, etc.

Number of job offers: 1

Remuneration: 12 000 PLN gross/month.

Position starts on: to be arranged with a candidate.

Maximum period of contract: 31 December 2028.

Institution: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences), Warsaw, Poland.

Project leader: Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski.
Group Leader: Dr. Marcin Tabaka.

Project title:
International Centre for Translational Eye Research.

The „International Centre for Translational Eye Research” project is carried out within the MAB FENG action 02.01. of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund, European Funds for Smart Economy, agreement no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23. It is a collaboration between the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS and University College London, UK.

Project description: The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator centre for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist in the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Centre can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

Key responsabilities include:

  1. Maintain institutional protocols for lab, experiments and animal work
  2. Develop and maintain lab infrastructure
  3. Ordering of lab supplies and reagents
  4. Active participation in the creation and management of grant applications
  5. Coordination of regulatory issues (Ethics committee approvals, Equipment safety and efficacy, due diligence documentation)
  6. Coordination with Legal, Technology Transfer Offices and Patent lawyers for Intellectual Property management and all other legal issues
  7. Ensure financial and administrative project follow-up: track project financial performance and report accordingly, and track of project progress and meet workplan deadlines/deliverables
  8. Coordination of regular events agenda (calendar management, group meetings, seminars, scientific paper discussion meetings, online meetings, work events, etc.)
  9. Supervision of students

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. MSc or PhD degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, genomics or related field
  2. Solid knowledge and familiarity with laboratory techniques in molecular biology and genomics
  3. Ability to work in interdisciplinary team and manage projects and people
  4. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  5. Proactive, organized, with good time management
  6. Excellent problem-solving skills
  7. Experience with Microsoft and Google-based platforms (Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Calendar)
  8. Experience in grant management and knowledge of funding opportunities at the local/national/EU-international levels
  9. Direct experience with management and coordination of scientific research, public tenders and equipment procurement especially in public Polish research institutions, etc.

Required documents:

  1. CV
  2. Cover letter
  3. Copy of PhD diploma
  4. Name and contact information for 1 referee

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. Creativity measured by the quality and number of scientific publications or other documented activities
  2. Knowledge of laboratory techniques in molecular biology and genomics
  3. Ability to fulfill expected responsibilities in lab management
  4. Ability to collaborate with other managers, employees and supervisor
  5. Prior experience with grant management in PL/EU
  6. Communication skills

We offer:

  1. Full-time employment contract
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers
  4. Competitive salary

How to apply:

Please submit the listed documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl.
Kindly specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_10/2024.
Application deadline: 19.05.2024.
For more details about the position please visit: www.icter.pl or contact Dr. Marcin Tabaka (e-mail: mtabaka@ichf.edu.pl).

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview. The competition results shall be announced by May, 31 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate fulfils all requirements.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers). It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements specified in this announcement.

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25.04.2024

PhD student in Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics (MCBO-2_8/2024) – rekrutacja rozstrzygnięta, wyniki

ICTER seeks applicants with a MSc degree, and experience in machine and deep learning as well as bioinformatics.

The PhD student will have a direct impact on lab development and its success in publishing in high impact factor journals. The person will be also responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The positions will be assigned to the Computational Genomics Group. The group is led by Dr. Marcin Tabaka (PI) and leverages high-throughput single-cell RNA and ATAC sequencing to address fundamental questions in biomedical research (https://tabaka-lab.org).

Number of job offers: 1

Remuneration: 7 700 PLN gross/month.

Position starts on: to be arranged with a candidate.

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 30.06.2025 (with a possibility of extension not longer than 31.12.2028).

Institution: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences), Warsaw, Poland.

Project leader: Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski.
Group Leader: Dr. Marcin Tabaka.

Project title:
International Centre for Translational Eye Research.

The „International Centre for Translational Eye Research” project is carried out within the MAB FENG action 02.01. of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund, European Funds for Smart Economy, agreement no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23. It is a collaboration between the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS and University College London, UK.

Project description: The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator centre for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist in the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Centre can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

Key responsabilities include:

  1. Participation in research projects and attendance at team meetings to share results
  2. Develop and implement novel machine learning algorithms for analysis of high-dimensional single-cell genomics data
  3. Collaborate with bioinformaticians and experimentalists
  4. Design and lead independent projects
  5. Prepare and write scientific papers
  6. Active participation in conferences and grant applications
  7. Supervision over students

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. MSc degree in Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science or related quantitative discipline
  2. Background in statistics, machine and/or deep learning
  3. Knowledge of at least one modern programming language.
  4. Experience in analysis of developmental and spatial single-cell multimodal data
  5. Excellent programming skills in python
  6. Familiarity with Unix command-line tools
  7. Excellent communication and organizational skills
  8. Ability to work independently and interact effectively in an interdisciplinary team
  9. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written
  10. Good communication skills
  11. Involvement in student and professional organizations, participation in conferences is a plus.

Required documents:

  1. CV (including a list of projects/publications)
  2. Cover letter
  3. Copy of PhD diploma
  4. Confirmation of attendance at a PhD school or, in other cases, a declaration of commitment to work towards doing external PhD studies

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. Familiarity with statistics, machine and/or deep learning
  2. Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in a research project
  3. Knowledge of at least one modern programming language
  4. Experience with Python
  5. Familiarity with Unix command-line tools
  6. Previous educational/scientific achievements
  7. Awards and distinctions

We offer:

  1. Full-time employment contract
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers
  4. Competitive salary

How to apply:

Please submit the listed documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl.
Kindly specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_8/2024.
Application deadline: 19.05.2024.
For more details about the position please visit: www.icter.pl or contact Dr. Marcin Tabaka (e-mail: mtabaka@ichf.edu.pl).

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview (which will most likely take place in an online format on 20-31.05.2024). The competition results shall be announced by May 31, 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate fulfils all requirements.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers). It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements specified in this announcement.

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PhD student in Optics, Biophysics (MCBO-2_2/2024) – rekrutacja rozstrzygnięta, wyniki

ICTER is looking for candidates with a Master’s degree experience in physics, optics and photonics, and biomedical engineering data analysis. Candidates should be interested in translational research and developing new therapies to cure blindness or other diseases.

The PhD scholar will directly impact lab development and its success in publishing in high-impact factor journals. The person will also be responsible for performing dynamic research to create a competitive research group. The position will be assigned to the Optical Imaging Group led by Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski, focused on developing new imaging techniques aiming at achieving speckle-less imaging based on full-field swept-source optical coherence tomography for diagnosis, screening and monitoring of blinding eye diseases.

Number of job offers: 1

Remuneration: 7 700 PLN gross/month.

Position starts on: 01.07.2024 (and onwards, depending on the applicant’s availability).

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 30.06.2025 (with a possibility of extension not longer than 31.12.2028).

Institution: International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences), Warsaw, Poland.

Project leader: Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski.
Group Leader: Prof. Maciej Wojtkowski.

Project title:
International Centre for Translational Eye Research.

The „International Centre for Translational Eye Research” project is carried out within the MAB FENG action 02.01. of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund, European Funds for Smart Economy, agreement no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23. It is a collaboration between the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS and University College London, UK.

Project description: The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist in the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.

Further information on the research priorities and current expertise of our Center can be found at http://www.icter.pl.

Key responsabilities include:

  1. Designing and construction of experimental systems
  2. Implementation and development of data processing algorithms and verification of theoretical models based on experimental data
  3. Performing measurements with human subjects
  4. Statistical analysis of data
  5. Writing publications and reports
  6. Active participation in conferences

Profile of candidates/requirements:

  1. MSc diploma in physics, photonics, engineering or similar field
  2. PhD student
  3. Knowledge of the structure and function of the human eye
  4. Experience in laboratory measurements with humans
  5. Excellent communication and organizational skills
  6. Analytical and critical problem-solving skills mindset
  7. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written

Required documents:

  1. CV (including a list of projects/publications)
  2. Cover letter
  3. Copy of MSc diploma (or equivalent)
  4. Confirmation of attendance at a PhD school or, in other cases, a declaration of commitment to work towards doing external PhD studies

Key evaluation criteria:

  1. Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in a research project
  2. Documented work experience in eye research
  3. Previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate
  4. Awards and distinctions of the candidate

We offer:

  1. Full-time employment contract
  2. Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment
  3. International cooperation with experienced researchers
  4. Competitive salary

How to apply:

Please submit the listed documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl.
Kindly specify in the application topic: MCBO-2_2/2024.
Application deadline: 19.05.2024.
For more details about the position please visit (website/webpage address): www.icter.pl or contact Anna Salamończyk (e-mail: asalamonczyk@ichf.edu.pl).

Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview (which will most likely take place in an online format on 20-30.05.2024). The competition results shall be announced by the end of May 2024.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate fulfils all requirements.

The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers). It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements specified in this announcement.

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