Offer Description
The main responsibilities of the person employed in this position will include, but will not be limited to:
- Conducting and developing scientific research in the fields of bioanalytics, biochemical diagnostics and microbiology, with particular emphasis on modern methods for the analysis of biological materials, biochemical processes, and the identification and characterization of microorganisms and biomarkers.
- Developing, implementing and optimizing modern analytical and diagnostic methods, in particular instrumental, spectroscopic, chromatographic and electrophoretic methods, as well as mass spectrometry-based techniques, molecular biology, and microbiological techniques.
- Developing, optimizing and validating analytical procedures for the determination and identification of analytes in biological materials, the assessment of biochemical parameters, and detection and characterization of biological agents.
- Developing and improving laboratory diagnostic methods, including in particular the determination of biomarkers and the analysis of metabolites, proteins, nucleic acids and other components of biological materials, taking into account the analytical performance of the methods, including their sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility and diagnostic utility.
- Conducting research in the fields of microbiology and microbiological diagnostics, including the identification, characterization and assessment of the properties of microorganisms, as well as the development and implementation of modern methods for their detection and differentiation, including classical, instrumental and molecular methods.
- Monitoring developments in science and technology in the areas of bioanalytics, biochemical diagnostics and microbiology, and identifying new research and technological directions relevant to the activities of the Laboratory, particularly in the fields of modern laboratory diagnostics, biomarkers, personalized medicine, multiparametric analysis, novel detection methods, and the application of instrumental and molecular methods in biomedical sciences.
- Securing funding for scientific activities, in particular through the preparation of grant applications and the initiation, planning and implementation of research projects, including interdisciplinary, national and international projects.
- Developing scientific and expert cooperation with research institutions, universities, research institutes, laboratories, public administration bodies and business entities.
- Participating in educational and training activities, as required by the needs of the organizational unit, including delivering lectures, seminars, training sessions and workshops.
- Preparing and publishing research results in reputable scientific journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) in the field of chemical sciences, and presenting research findings at scientific conferences and seminars.
Where to apply
E-mail: instytut@michapan.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Education: a doctoral degree (PhD) in the field of exact and natural sciences, in the discipline of chemical sciences or a related discipline;
- Experience: a documented, substantial and independent research track record of scientific achievements in analytical chemistry or related fields, including publications in journals with an Impact Factor;
- Practical skills: practical experience in instrumental analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy and FTIR;
- Additional qualifications: experience gained during research stays abroad, including postdoctoral fellowships, as well as experience in managing research projects;
- Primary place of employment: a declaration that, if appointed, IIAC PAS will be the candidate’s primary place of employment.
Desirable qualifications:
- experience as principal investigator of national and/or international research grants;
- a proposal for an individual or collaborative research project.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Additional Information
Benefits
What We Offer:
- stable full-time employment under an employment contract;
- support in applying for national and international research grants;
- opportunities for professional and scientific development and career advancement;
- an employee benefits package (Company Social Benefits Fund – ZFŚS).
Eligibility criteria
Minimum requirements:
- Education: a doctoral degree (PhD) in the field of exact and natural sciences, in the discipline of chemical sciences or a related discipline;
- Experience: a documented, substantial and independent research track record of scientific achievements in analytical chemistry or related fields, including publications in journals with an Impact Factor;
- Practical skills: practical experience in instrumental analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy and FTIR;
- Additional qualifications: experience gained during research stays abroad, including postdoctoral fellowships, as well as experience in managing research projects;
- Primary place of employment: a declaration that, if appointed, IIAC PAS will be the candidate’s primary place of employment.
Selection process
List of Documents Required from Candidates:
- an application for employment addressed to the Director of the Institute, including a brief description of their research plans;
- an academic curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter;
- a certified copy of the diploma confirming the award of a postdoctoral degree (habilitation) / doctoral degree (PhD);
- a list of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations), together with information on the applicable ministerial points awarded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) and bibliometric indicators (e.g. h-index);
- a signed data protection information and consent form (information on the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes);
- a declaration that, if successful in the competition, MIChA PAS will be the candidate's primary place of employment.
Additional comments
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, race or ethnic origin, religion or worldview, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Applications will be considered submitted on time provided that they are received at the above address by 28 September 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Timeline:
- interviews will be held between 29 September and 9 October 2026;
- anticipated employment start date: between 1 October and 31 December 2026, to be agreed with the selected candidate.
Rejected applications that are not collected within two months of the date on which the competition is decided will be destroyed by the Competition Committee.
We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates. We also reserve the right to terminate the recruitment process at any time without providing a reason, and to select and employ none of the candidates.
Website for additional job details: https://michapan.pl/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 3
Company/Institute: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Country: Poland
State/Province: kujawsko-pomorskie
City: Toruń
Postal Code: 87-100
Street: Krasińskiego 4-4A
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