Job Description

Organisation/Company

Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Polish Academy of SciencesDepartment

Department of Plant Molecular PhysiologyResearch Field

Biological sciences » BiologyResearcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions

Postdoc PositionsCountry

PolandApplication Deadline

31 Oct 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)Type of Contract

TemporaryJob Status

Full-timeHours Per Week

40Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programmeReference Number

15/2025/SNIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

KEYWORDS:                                    Membrane transport, ABC proteins (ATP-binding cassette proteins), post-translational protein modifications, protein–protein interactions, in silico molecular modeling, molecular biology, in vitro plant cultures, Medicago.

Principal Investigator:                          Professor Michał Jasiński

Research topic                                     Identification of intrinsic and extrinsic factors determining higher plant ABC transporter directionality.

I. Project description

The outcome of this project will provide a better mechanistic understanding of ABC transporter functionality in general. Moreover, using a mix of biochemical, in silico and structural tools we will decipher how transport directionality of ABC transporters is regulated, either intrinsically encoded or provided by external factors. The translocation mechanism of ABC transporters is usually described in terms of the alternating access model involving inward-facing and outward-facing states, with the transitions between states coupled to the binding and hydrolysis of ATP. Importantly, this conformation initiating the transport process can be reinforced by intrinsic (encoded in the primary structure) or extrinsic factors (protein modification and/or protein-protein interaction). Currently, it is unknown what kind of intrinsic or extrinsic elements impact transport directionality. Therefore, we aim to decipher these elements in several higher plant ABCGs. In order to do so, we will use inter alia two well-characterized ABCG56/40 16,17 from Medicago (legume model plant), as prototypes.

The research will be carried out as part of the project titled “Learning from plants: Identification of internal and external factors determining the polarity of ABC transporters in higher plants”, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) under the MAPS Multilateral Academic Projects initiative and in collaboration with the National Science Centre (NCN).

Where to apply

Website https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=bcef69986…

Requirements

Research FieldBiological sciences » BiologyEducation LevelPhD or equivalent

Additional Information

Benefits

The expected gross salary is approximately PLN 9 450 per month. 

II. Requirements for the candidates:

The candidate should have:

1. A doctoral degree (or equivalent) in the field of biological sciences or bioinformatics;
2. The ability to plan and conduct biological experiments and visualize results;
3. Knowledge in the areas of transport biochemistry, molecular biology, working with plant in vitro cultures, protein sequence analysis including in silico modeling, and topics related to the project; basic knowledge of mass spectrometer operation will be an additional asset.
4. very good command of English, enabling effective communication, as well as the reading and preparation of scientific papers.
5. strong motivation for further development, be characterized by independence, good organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work in a team.

III. Duties in the project:

1. Active involvement in the implementation of the project, i.e., planning and conducting experiments as well as processing and interpreting results, particularly conducting related in silico structural analyses alongside biochemical transport experiments.
2. Continuously expanding knowledge in areas relevant to the project.
3. Preparing scientific publications.
4. Supervising the work of students and PhD students.
5. Presenting results at seminars, scientific meetings, and conferences.

IV. Required documents:

1. Application to the Director of IBCH PAN, containing contact details of previous scientific supervisors or other scientific employees who can give an opinion on the candidate.
2. A copy of the diploma confirming the achievement of the doctoral degree.
3. Scientific CV containing, among others, information on scientific, didactic and organizational achievements, including a list of scientific publications, information on management or participation in research projects.

V.    Applications should be submitted via the eRecruiter portal at

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=bcef69986cb74586a58e6ca11cee188b

VI.   Submission deadline is October 31st, 2025.

Eligibility criteria

VII. After an initial verification based on the submitted documents, selected candidates will be invited to a job interview, during which the candidate recommended for employment will be chosen. The main criteria considered in the selection process will include: (i) scientific achievements (publications), (ii) relevance of previous experience to the research tasks planned within the project, and (iii) experience gained during research internships.

VIII. The recruitment procedure shall be concluded no later than November 14th, 2025

Selection process

IX. Additional Information:

The position is available immediately (depending on the competition results) and is offered for a period of 43 months, with possible extension. The expected gross salary is approximately PLN 9 450 per month. Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code.

For additional information please contact the Principal Investigator: 

prof. dr hab. Michał Jasiński

e-mail: jasinski@ibch.poznan.pl           

Additional comments

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