Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Biology
- Department: Faculty of Biology
- Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
The competition for the position of Assistant Professor in project How changes in meristem patterning drive evolutionary innovations: insights from syncephalia in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). PI: dr Jakub Baczyński. Funding institution: National Science Center Poland.
With more than 32,000 species, the sunflower family (Asteraceae) is the largest family of flowering plants. Much of its evolutionary success is attributed to the capitulum; a complex, flower-like inflorescence which has undergone extensive modifications multiple times during the diversification of the family. One such modification is the evolution of syncephalia, i.e. capitula composed of smaller, often highly reduced capitula. The project aims to uncover the evolutionary-developmental mechanisms responsible for the formation of these fractal-like structures by integrating comparative genomics and developmental transcriptomics, in situ analyses of gene expression patterns, and (where feasible) functional approaches. The results will improve our understanding of how changes in meristem activity generate morphological innovations and increase structural complexity in plants, with potential practical relevance for horticulture and agriculture.
Primary responsibilities:
- Conducting research within the scope of the project and publishing the results in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Securing research funding.
- Fulfilling other academic teacher responsibilities as required by employment at the University of Warsaw.
More details: General scope of duties for academic teachers.
Where to apply
E-mail: j.baczynski@uw.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Meeting the requirements specified in the Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws 2024, item 1571, consolidated text).
- A PhD degree in biological sciences or a related discipline, awarded in the year of employment in the project or within the 7 years preceding 1 January of the year of employment in the project
- Scientific achievements documented by publications in reputable international journals.
- International experience, e.g. participation in international conferences, involvement in international research projects, international collaboration documented by publications, etc.
- Submission of a plan for further research activity, including one's own scientific development and career progression.
- Research competences:
- Experience in conducting research in (evolutionary) plant developmental biology, including familiarity with techniques such as in situ hybridization, optimization of tissue culture protocols, plant regeneration, and transformation or
- Experience in conducting evolutionary research using comparative genomics and comparative transcriptomics of eukaryotes.
If hired, the University of Warsaw must be the primary place of employment for the candidate.
Additional expectations:
- Experience in individual work with students (e.g. supervision of Bachelor's/Master's theses)
- Research mobility, e.g. a research stay at a reputable foreign research institution.
- Very good command of English (spoken and written).
- Good organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to solve problems independently.
- Experience in preparing scientific publications, including as first author and/or corresponding author.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Additional Information
Benefits
Full-time employment contract.
Employment starting from January 2027 for 12 months, with the possibility of extension for an additional 12 months.
Base salary of approximately 8,700 PLN gross per month, plus a 13th-month salary and a seniority allowance.
Place of work: Institute of Evolutionary Biology.
Career development opportunities: more information is available on the UW Human Resources Office website.
Selection process
How to apply:
Please submit your application by email to j.baczynski@uw.edu.pl and to the Faculty Dean’s Office: dziekanat.biol@uw.edu.pl. Candidates will receive an email confirming receipt of the submitted documents. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the project leader.
Required documents:
- Personal questionnaire – available on the Faculty of Biology UW website.
- Motivation letter including description of scientific interests and research activity plan.
Ensure the completeness of your application and submit it by the deadline. Failure to meet these requirements will result in rejection on formal grounds.
Candidate evaluation criteria:
- Quality of the publication record
- Project-relevant skills documented by the publication record, including experience in using omics data in evolutionary analyses and expertise in evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo)
This competition is the first stage of the recruitment process. Please familiarize yourself with the open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment policy at the University of Warsaw: link
Stages of competition:
- Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
- Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
- Stage III - interview with selected candidates, during which the candidate will be required to give a short presentation on their previous achievements and career plans, followed by a Q&A session with members of the selection committee,
- Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements,
- Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.
Interviews will be conducted in the first half of October 2026; candidates will be individually informed of the interview date with the selection committee.
The results of the recruitment process will be communicated by email by 31 October 2026
Additional comments
Contact for inquiries Email: j.baczynski@uw.edu.pl (please include call reference number).
Applicants requiring accessibility accommodations should indicate their needs in the personal questionnaire, under the section: Other important information from the candidate.
The University of Warsaw follows a whistleblower procedure for reporting legal violations and taking follow-up actions. More information, including data protection policies, is available online: link
The University of Warsaw holds the HR Excellence in Research award from the European Commission, recognizing institutions that comply with the European Charter for Researchers
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Faculty of Biology, Institute of Evolutionary Biology
- Country: Poland
- City: Warsaw
- Postal Code: 02-096
- Street: Miecznikowa 1
Contact
- City: Warsaw
- Website: https://www.biol.uw.edu.pl/en/home-page/
- Street: Miecznikowa 1
- Postal Code: 02-096
- E-Mail: j.baczynski@uw.edu.pl
dziekanat@biol.uw.edu.pl
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