Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
- Department: Faculty of Medicine
- Research Field: Medical sciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 5 Nov 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Position name: Assistant Professor (Junior Researcher)
Field: Medical and health sciences
Discipline: Medical Sciences
Reference no.: AD1/W14N/10/2026_ENG
Place of work: Wrocław, Poland
Type of contract: Fixed-term employment contract
Working time: 1/2
Faculty/Unit/Organizational unit: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Preclinical Sciences, Pharmacology and Medical Diagnostics
Project: “Personalized antibody-drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors”, acronym: PACMAN, Virtual Research Institute (WIB); managing entity: Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT; project leader: Marcin Poręba, PhD, DSc, Prof. of WUST. The PACMAN project aims to develop a new class of antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) that do not require internalization and are selectively activated extracellularly by matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-14) in the solid tumor microenvironment.
Type of position: Assistant professor
Research position profile: R2 - Recognised Researcher (under the project: Junior Researcher)
Deadline for submitting applications to participate in the recruitment: by 05/11/2026, 23:55
Announcement expiration date: 05/11/2026, 23:55
Deadline for the conclusion of the recruitment: 08/11/2026
Planned date of employment: 01/12/2026
Period of employment and remuneration: 12 months; salary: PLN 4,972.00 gross plus additional salary (thirteenth).
Position description: Preparation of tissue samples, slide scanning, data digitization, and analysis. Collaboration in the integration of molecular and imaging data.
Responsibilities: Preparation of tissue specimens, as well as scanning and digitization of slides/specimens. Data analysis, report preparation, and presentation of results at team meetings and conferences.
Where to apply
E-mail: rekrutacje.pacman@pwr.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences » Cancer research
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- PhD degree in medical sciences, veterinary sciences, biological sciences, or a related field
- knowledge of tissue specimen preparation and imaging techniques,
- documented minimum 10 years of professional experience in a histology laboratory, including operation of a microtome, cryostat, embedding station, and tissue processor
- complying with the non-competition policy following the WIB Programme guidelines.
Research Field: Medical sciences
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- Stable employment at a prestigious and reputable university,
- Employment based on an employment contract,
- A friendly working atmosphere,
- The opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.
- Possibility of working in a project with high translational potential: candidates meeting efficacy and safety criteria may achieve TRL 6–8, which opens the way to preparing documentation for an IND application and further development toward first-in-human studies.
- Participation in comprehensive preclinical validation (in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo) focused on the development of personalized anticancer therapy.
- Development prospects:
- Academic development - The University offers a wide range of research activities and projects that enable employees to develop their skills and gain experience in their field, including through cooperation with other research institutions and companies.
- Teaching - Wrocław University of Science and Technology offers employees the opportunity to teach students and participate in training programmes.
- International cooperation - Wrocław University of Science and Technology runs numerous international exchange programmes for its employees.
Eligibility criteria
Required documents:
- Application for participation in the recruitment addressed to the Rector
- Short biography (CV)
- A copy of the document confirming possession of the required professional title or academic degree/title
- Self-report containing information on research, teaching and organizational activities
- List of publications
- List and description of scientific internships
- Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data
- Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science
- Declaration of the candidate that in the case of winning the recruitment, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment *,*
* In the case of full-time employment
** If a person who is employed under an employment relationship with another employer conducting research, research and teaching, research and development, or implementation activities (excluding cases specified in art. 125 sec. 3 of the Act) wins the recruitment process, and this employment does not expire on the date of employment at Wrocław University of Science and Technology as the primary place of work, this person, in accordance with art. 125 sec. 1 of the Act, taking into account art. 125 sec. 2 of the Act, is obliged to obtain the Rector's consent to additional employment under an employment relationship with another employer after being employed at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. If a person who conducts business activity wins the recruitment process, the requirement of art. 125 sec. 7 of the Act must be met.
Documents available for download are publicly accessible at:
The announcement will be published on the following websites:
- https://wib.port.org.pl/en/homepage/
- https://pwr.edu.pl/en/
- https://nencki.edu.pl/
- https://ichf.edu.pl/en
- https://hirszfeld.pl/en/
- https://uwr.edu.pl/en/
- https://upwr.edu.pl/
Selection process
Selection criteria:
- The candidate’s scientific and professional experience, as well as their competencies relevant to the implementation of tasks within the research project.
- The scope of the candidate’s previous research activity and its relevance to the subject of the Research Task.
- The quality and extent of the candidate’s scientific achievements, including in particular scientific publications, participation in research projects, awards and distinctions received, as well as references provided by independent researchers.
- The candidate’s international experience and scientific mobility.
- The candidate’s soft skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team, communication skills, proficiency in English, and the alignment of the candidate’s scientific development plans with the objectives of the research team.
The recruitment process will be conducted through an open competition, in accordance with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, which form part of the HR Excellence in Research strategy.
Additional comments
Please send your application documents in Polish or English:
by email to the email address: rekrutacje.pacman@pwr.edu.pl by 05/11/2026 by 23:55
In the title of the message, please indicate the reference number: AD1/W14N/10/2026_ENG
Applications submitted without a specific reference number or after the deadline for submission will not be considered. For any information regarding the recruitment, please contact a designated administrative staff member.
The date of receipt of documents is decisive. The deadline for receipt of application documents is considered to be 23:55 on the day indicated in the Recruitment Information. Receipt of documents from the candidate will be confirmed by a designated administrative employee via email to the address provided in the application.
Candidates' applications will be evaluated by the Recruitment Committee. After the recruitment process closes, applications submitted by post from unsuccessful candidates will be returned. Applicants may collect their applications from a designated administrative employee within six months of the recruitment process closing, with acknowledgment of receipt.
Information on the recruitment procedure can be found in the Guide for Applicants
LINK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
The University reserves that the recruitment may remain unresolved.
The recruitment conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology is open, implemented in accordance with clear and transparent principles based on clear and unambiguous criteria for substantive evaluation, taking into account diverse career paths. Wrocław University of Science and Technology conducts recruitment procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R) Policy at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
LINK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
Recruitment processes conducted by Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted in accordance with the equal opportunities policy: "Equality, Diversity and Well-being Policy of Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028".
LINK PL: https://rowna.pwr.edu.pl/
LINK EN: https://rowna.pwr.edu.pl/en/
As a friendly employer, Wrocław University of Science and Technology supports the employment of people with disabilities. Information on the accessibility of selected Wrocław University of Science and Technology buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl. Information on support for employees with disabilities and special needs: https://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/en.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
- Country: European Union
- City: Wrocław
- Street: Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27
Contact
City: Wrocław
Website: https://pwr.edu.pl/
Street: Wybrzeże Wyspianskiego 27
Postal Code: 50-370
E-Mail: rekrutacje.pacman@pwr.edu.pl