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RECTOR of the Jagiellonian University announces a selection procedure for the position of an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Project Title: CatchT21: Deciphering molecular basis of RNA amplification in pathogenesis of Trisomy 21, OPUS 24 K/NCN/000303

The research group is based at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology in Kraków.
The aim of the project is to understand the regulation of gene expression in response to abnormal DNA content, using trisomy of chromosome 21 as a model. The selected candidate will investigate changes in transcription and post-transcriptional RNA regulation in cells with an extra copy of chromosome 21, and identify genes responsible for alterations in RNA metabolism. The project will utilize iPS cells, advanced methods of functional genomics, molecular biology, and siRNA screening.

Scope of duties

According to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers

The successful candidate’s daily tasks will include:

1. Planning and conducting experimental work and documenting it in the electronic lab book.

2. Close collaboration with a PhD student.

3. Presenting results internally and at conferences, writing publications.

4. Staying up to date with relevant papers.

5. Participation in organizing laboratory work.

Planned duration of employment : 6 months with the possibility of extension up 20 months

Expected date of employment commencement : First quarter 2026

Remuneration: according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees