Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals
Leading Research Group InnoWet at UPWr welcomes expressions of interest from experienced researchers (PhD holders) to apply jointly to the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2021 (MSCA-PF-2021).
InnoWet Leading Research Group
Current research of Department of Reproduction focuses on:
- Application of Assisted Reproductive Technology in domestic and endangered animal species (artificial insemination, cryobanking, IVM, IVF/ICSI, IVC)
- Diagnosis and treatment of fertility disorders in animals
- Semiochemical communication between animals in the context of reproduction
- Advanced methods of germ cells assessment (fluorochromes, flow cytometry, CASA)
- Reproductive problems in herds of ruminants (mastitis, pregnancy, parturition, postpartum)
We are involved mostly in research projects regarding: application of biotechnological methods in reproduction of dogs, domestic cats and wild feline species; modification of the antioxidant defence system and the properties of cell membranes of birds preserved spermatozoa and evaluation of the influence of the various factors on the behaviour and physiology of the animals.
Eligibility*
- The postdoctoral fellows must hold a doctoral degree (no longer than 8 years prior 15. September 2021 - the call deadline).
- Periods of inactivity in research (e.g. unemployment, periods of employment outside research, parental or sick leave) do not count towards the time of research experience.
- The postdoctoral fellow may be of any nationality. No age restrictions apply.
- The postdoctoral fellow cannot have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Poland for more than 12 months in the three years prior to the call.
(*) Information still subject to change. The final MSCA Work Programme is not published yet.
Pre-application procedure
Interested applicants are invited to send the expression of interest consisting of:
- a one-page cover letter outlining research area, project idea and how he/she could contribute to research profile of Department of Reproduction
- a CV (including a publication list)
Please send the expression of interest by 30th May 2021 to wojciech.nizanski@upwr.edu.pl
If you have any administrative questions, please contact the International Research Office at UPWr: international.research@upwr.edu.pl
Successful applicants will develop his/her MSCA-PF proposal with an experienced supervisor. Proposal writing workshop is also planned for the second part of June 2021. Additionally, individual consultations and review of the MSCA-PF proposal will be offered.
