Job Offer - masters student to project First Team - Laboratory of Experimental and Translational Immunology

JOB OFFER

Position in the project: 

Master student

Scientific discipline:

immunology

Job type:

stipend

Number of job offers: 

1

Remuneration/stipend amount/month:

1 000 PLN stipend/month

Position starts on: 

November 1st, 2020

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement:

12 months

Institution:

Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk, Abrahama 58, 80-307 Gdansk, Poland

Project leader:

Danuta Gutowska-Owsiak

Project title:

 

Keratinocyte-derived exosomes in induction of allergy and tolerance to environmental allergens

Project is carried out within the First Team programme of the Foundation for Polish Science, the agreement no POIR.04.04.00-00-21FA/16-00

Project description:

In this project we are interested in understanding of cellular communication at the level of skin, i.e. a crosstalk between the epidermal barrier and the immune system. Specifically, we are examining role of exosomes in induction of sensitization to common environmental allergens, such as house dust mite, peanut, or pollen. The primary interest of the Master student would be characterization and profiling of exosomes from keratinocytes exposed to allergens.

Key responsibilities include:

1.performing research including experimental work and analysis, both independently and in collaboration
2.participation in research design and data analysis
3.active participation in lab meetings and seminars
4.active role in the daily routines of the lab work

Profile of candidates/requirements:

1.Bachelor degree in biotechnology, biology or chemistry
2.Hands-on experience in work with extracellular vesicles,
3.Ability to communicate in English (spoken and written)
4.Strong motivation to pursue scientific questions, creativity and analytical thinking

Required documents:

1.Motivation letter (in English)
2.CV (in English)
3.One reference letter, preferentially supervisor of the bachelor project.

We offer:

The opportunity to contribute to the exciting research project on the global health problem in collaboration with world-leading scientists. Excellent opportunity to extend and enrich personal scientific career track and acquiring multidisciplinary skills, including access to the cutting-edge equipment. Supportive environment and opportunity to realize research ambitions and development of transferable skills.

Please submit the following documents to:

danuta.gutowska-owsiak@ug.edu.pl

Application deadline:

October 26, 2020

For more details about the position please visit:

www.dgo.ug.edu.pl

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Data publikacji: środa, 14. Październik 2020 - 07:05; osoba wprowadzająca: Maria Maja Pega Ostatnia zmiana: środa, 14. Październik 2020 - 07:23; osoba wprowadzająca: Maria Maja Pega