[SocBiN] Group leader position in Poznan, Poland

[Janusz Bujnicki]

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (AMU)
and International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB)

invite applications for
*Research Group Leader in Bioinformatics*

We seek a talented and dynamic scientist early in his/her career to 
establish a joint AMU & IIMCB research group located at the Institute of 
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz 
University (IBMIB-AMU) in Poznań, Poland.

IIMCB (http://iimcb.gov.pl) and Faculty of Biology AMU to which 
IBMIB-AMU (http://ibmib.amu.edu.pl) are among Poland’s top-ranked 
academic institutions in the field of biology, working together based on 
a bilateral agreement. Research topics at both institutes cover a wide 
spectrum of molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology, structural 
and computational biology. Both institutes are involved in various 
national and international research projects and provide cutting-edge 
equipment and facilities for wet-lab work and bioinformatics. IBMIB-AMU, 
where the group will be located, is situated at a modern academic 
Morasko campus in Poznań and provides outstanding research opportunities 
for their scientists in a stimulating environment.

For the Research Group Leader position we will consider candidates with 
a strong scientific track record in bioinformatics and clear evidence of 
leadership as well as an ability to attract extramural funding. The 
successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research 
program in bioinformatics to complement research activities in IBMIB-AMU 
and IIMCB, and will be responsible for teaching a course in 
bioinformatics and training of young scientists within the framework of 
MSc and PhD studies at AMU.

The startup package includes the salary of the group leader, two PhD 
student positions, start-up funding, furnished laboratory and office 
space at IBMIB-AMU and access to all shared equipment of both 
institutions. The initial contract will be for 5 years, with a possible 
extension dependent on the results of periodic evaluation(s). The 
position is open from October 1, 2015, however the starting date is 
negotiable.

Deadline for application is June 30, 2015.
Applications should be submitted by email to rekrutacja at iimcb.gov.pl

Applications should include:
•    a cover letter explaining reasons for application,
•    a Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications,
•    a statement of scientific achievements (up to 1 page),
•    a summary of the applicant’s future research plans (2 pages) 
including potential for prospective collaboration with particular groups 
at IBMIB-AMU and IIMCB,
•    addresses of two academic reference persons,
•    copies of three most important papers,
•    one page description of candidate’s experience in teaching and a 
summary of proposed MSc and PhD-level courses in bioinformatics

The application must contain the following statement: "In accordance 
with the personal data protection act from 29th August 1997, I hereby 
agree to process and to store my personal data by the Institution for 
recruitment purposes”.