Assistant Professor (F/M/N)

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Rector of Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences announces an open competition for the position of Assistant Professor (F/M/N) in the Research and Teaching Staff Group at the Institute of Biology, Division of Experimental Biology (replacement contract).

Job Description:

• Conducting scientific research in the field of molecular and cellular biology, including applying for external funding for research projects;
• Preparing and delivering academic courses in molecular biology, immunology, and biochemistry in Polish and English;
• Disseminating research findings through scientific publications in journals indexed in SCOPUS or Web of Science;
• Participating in national and international scientific conferences and symposia;
• Participating in workshops and training programs to enhance professional qualifications;
• Engaging in administrative and organizational activities for the department and the university;
• Performing other tasks assigned by the Head of the Unit resulting from the profile and character of the unit and the university.

Requirements:

• Education: PhD degree in biological sciences (specifically in molecular biology) or related fields;
• Teaching Experience: Academic teaching experience in biochemistry and/or molecular biology;
• Laboratory Experience: Several years of laboratory experience related to biological research;
• Scientific Achievements: Track record of scientific publications in journals indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science;
• Technical & Methodological Skills: Hands-on experience in advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, primary cell and stem cell culture and transfection, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, immunostaining, and fluorescence/confocal microscopy;
• Cell Culture & Biobanking: Proficiency in maintaining 2D, 3D (organoid), and suspension cell cultures, as well as knowledge of the principles and techniques of biological and medical sample biobanking;
• Bioinformatics: Knowledge of modern bioinformatic tools used in molecular and cellular biology;
• Data Management: Strong analytical skills and ongoing reporting of research results;
• Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Polish; English proficiency at a minimum B2 level;
• Legal Compliance: Meeting the requirements specified in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018 — Law on Higher Education and Science (full public rights, full legal capacity, clean criminal record, no disciplinary penalties).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in working with the Local Ethics Committee for Animal Experimentation and/or Bioethics Committee;
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical and/or preclinical research.

We Offer:

• Full-time employment based on a replacement contract;
• Remuneration including a base salary (not lower than 8,211 PLN gross), seniority allowance (3–20%), 13th-month salary, holiday subsidies, and other variable bonuses per UPWr Remuneration Regulations;
• A scientifically stimulating, international work environment;
• Collaboration within a well-equipped experimental facility implementing cutting-edge research projects.

Required application documents:

• academic curriculum vitae (download file no. 1);
• personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment (download file no. 2);
• declaration of compliance with the requirements of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science (download file no. 3);
• declaration of primary place of employment (download file no. 4);
• a list of publication achievements in the form of a document with an active link to the SCOPUS or Web of Science database or the UPWr Knowledge Base; (download file no. 5);
• documents confirming the obtained education;
• certificate confirming English language proficiency, indicating the level (download file no. 6 – list of certificates confirming foreign language proficiency).
  Candidates who do not possess a certificate but meet the requirement of English proficiency at a minimum B2 level shall submit a declaration of language proficiency; verification will take place during the interview stage.

Candidates who do not hold a language certificate but meet the requirement of English proficiency at a minimum B2 level may submit a declaration confirming their English language skills. Their proficiency will be verified during the interview.

Application procedure:

Application documents should be sent by e-mail to:

hr@upwr.edu.pl by 16 September 2026.

Please include the following phrase in the subject line of the e-mail: "Assistant Professor at IB_replacement"

The competition will be resolved within three months of the application deadline.

Before submitting their application, candidates are encouraged to read the University's "Candidate's Guide" (File No. 7).

Where to apply

E-mail: hr@upwr.edu.pl

Requirements

• Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Languages: POLISH - Level: Good
• Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Good

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: WROCŁAW UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
• Country: Poland
• City: Wrocław
• Postal Code: 50-375
• Street: Norwida 25

Contact

• State/Province: Lower Silesia
• City: Wrocław
• Website: http://www.upwr.edu.pl/en/
• Street: Norwida 25
• Postal Code: 50-375
• E-Mail: hr@upwr.edu.pl