Job Information
Organisation/Company: Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences
Department: Department of Neurooncology
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology; Medical sciences » Cancer research; Neurosciences » Neurobiology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Other Positions
Application Deadline: 13 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: SDI.111.12.2026
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The current research program of the Department of Neurooncology:
The department investigates the molecular mechanisms of primary and metastatic brain tumors, with a focus on non-coding RNAs, the tumor microenvironment, and experimental therapies. Its current research includes extracellular vesicles, viral interactions with brain tumors, and immunotherapeutic approaches to preventing glioblastoma recurrence.
The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and developing projects involving circular RNAs in breast cancer brain metastasis, CMV-associated mechanisms of tumor neovascularization, and oncolytic HSV-based immunotherapy for glioblastoma. The work may also involve multi-omics approaches to biomarker discovery and the development of 3D and organoid models of brain tumors.
The area of the research in which the candidate would participate:
- “Extracellular vesicles carrying microRNA in experimental immunotherapy for glioblastoma” – NCN OPUS
- “Factory of extracellular vesicles for personalized anti-cancer recurrence vaccine” – ABM TRANSMED I
Description of job position activities:
- design, organize, and conduct experiments using cell and tissue cultures, animal models, and patient-derived material;
- perform molecular, biochemical, histological, and microscopy analyses, and help introduce methods needed for the projects;
- analyze and present results, prepare research reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations;
- contribute to grant applications and the delivery of funded projects in accordance with their requirements;
- participate in the scientific activities of the department and Institute, including seminars, training, and collaboration with other researchers.
Where to apply
E-mail: sekretariat@imdik.pan.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Medical sciences » Cancer research
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Neurosciences » Neurobiology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements:
- a master’s degree or equivalent in medicine, biology, biotechnology, or a related field;
- at least five years of laboratory experience, including cell culture, as well as experience in small-animal surgery;
- experience with rodent in vivo models and the permits or certifications required to conduct the proposed animal work;
- hands-on experience with relevant techniques such as PCR or qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy;
- authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in cancer research or neuroscience;
- documented experience in preparing research funding applications;
- ability to formulate hypotheses and independently plan and conduct research;
- strong organizational and teamwork skills, creativity;
- ability to indicate the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, as the first place of employment;
- fluent in spoken and written English.
Specific Requirements
Additional requirements (desirable):
- experience with animal models of cancer and knowledge of rodent brain anatomy;
- experience with 3D or ex vivo organoid cultures;
- skills in statistical analysis or bioinformatics;
- a record of successful research funding and presentations at scientific conferences.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology; Medical sciences » Cancer research; Neurosciences » Neurobiology
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- employment at one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland;
- employment contract (full-time position);
- opportunity for scientific development and independence in project management for which funding was obtained independently by the candidate;
- participation in the implementation of other projects;
- opportunity to attend conferences and to participate in internships abroad;
- additional support from the social fund (i.e. support in difficult life situations, childcare subsidies and low interest loans);
- possibility to join Employee Capital Plans (PPK);
- additional benefits such as opportunity to join a group life insurance program, medical service package, and a Multisport card on preferential terms;
- work in a good team, in a nice atmosphere;
- friendly work environment.
Selection process
Please download the file attached under 'Internal Application form(s) needed'. It contains the detailed application guidelines, list of required documents and the mandatory GDPR clause.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
City: Warsaw
Postal Code: 02-106
Street: 5 Pawinskiego Street
Contact
City: Warsaw
Website: http://imdik.pan.pl
Street: 5 Pawinskiego Street
Postal Code: 02-106
E-Mail: sekretariat@imdik.pan.pl