Post-doctoral Researcher

Post-doctoral Researcher

Jagiellonian University - Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology

Kraków, Poland

PLN 9500 - 11500 per month gross

Postdoctoral position in the OPUS 30 project titled “Research on the role of toxin-antitoxin systems in the etiology and epidemiology of staphylococcal infections” (DEC-2025/59/B/NZ6/02232).

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Candidate should have:

• a PhD in biological sciences or related, obtained not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment (accounting for parental and other long-term leaves according to NCN rules).

Additionally, the following are required:

• practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques;
• experience in working with bacteria, preferably staphylococci;
• knowledge of bioinformatics, preferably experience in programming;
• knowledge in bacteriology, epidemiology, and toxin-antitoxin systems;
• meeting formal requirements for employment as a postdoctoral researcher in research projects financed by the National Science Centre (NCN).

OBJECTIVES OF EMPLOYMENT

The individual hired for the postdoctoral position will act as a researcher in the OPUS project.

The proposed project aims to clarify the role of TA systems in the etiology and epidemiology of staphylococcal infections by combining comparative genomics, transcriptomics, molecular genetics, structural biology, and infection-related phenotyping. It will (1) explore the diversity and evolutionary paths of TA systems in S. aureus and other staphylococci; (2) examine how TA repertoires relate to virulence, antimicrobial resistance, and host specialization; and (3) study the molecular mechanisms and regulatory functions of key TA modules using gene deletions, stress phenotyping, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and microfluidic biofilm models.

Responsibilities:

• Close collaboration with the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, and PhD students;
• Developing research concepts and methodologies;
• Analyzing and archiving data, as well as preparing scientific publications and conference presentations.