Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
- Department: Faculty of Chemistry
- Research Field: Chemistry » Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA
Offer Description
Faculty/Unit/Organizational unit: Department of Chemical Biology and Bioimaging, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Project: Anti-IgLON5 disease: From Neuroinflammation to Neurodegeneration
101227384 — IGNITION — HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01, prof. at WUST, Marcin Poręba, PhD Dsc. Eng
Type of position: assistant/ visiting researcher
Research position profile: R1
Deadline for submitting applications to participate in the recruitment: by 28th of August 2026 by 12:00
Announcement expiration date by 28th of August 2026 by 12:00
Deadline for the conclusion of the recruitment: 02.09.2026
Planned date of employment: between November 2026 and October 2029
Period of employment and remuneration: Living allowance ca. 2300 € gross per month and additionally: 13th salary and employee capital plan, mobility allowance: 710 €/monthly, family allowance: 495€/monthly.
Social Security to be paid by university. The living allowance is a gross amount, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employer and employee social security contributions and direct taxes.
Position description:
The research staff member will investigate lysosomal cathepsins and legumain in immune cells and iPSC‑derived neurons to elucidate their role in tau cleavage and neurodegeneration in anti‑IgLON5 disease, using advanced single‑cell transcriptomic (scRNA‑seq) and CyTOF‑based proteomic approaches, and contribute to the development and application of novel chemical tools for mass cytometry.
Where to apply
E-mail: marcin.poreba@pwr.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Design and synthesis of novel activity‑based chemical probes and related molecular tools to monitor lysosomal cathepsins and legumain in immune cells and neurons, and optimization of their use in mass cytometry platforms.
- Establishment and maintenance of iPSC‑derived neuronal and glial cultures, and treatment with patient‑derived anti‑IgLON5 antibodies and other experimental modulators to model disease‑relevant tau pathology.
- Single‑cell characterization of immune responses and cellular signatures associated with anti‑IgLON5 pathology using flow cytometry, CyTOF single‑cell proteomics, and scRNA‑seq, including sample preparation from patient material where applicable.
- Investigation of molecular mechanisms linking immune dysfunction, lysosomal protease activity, and tau‑related neurodegeneration, integrating imaging of neuronal tissue with biochemical and cellular assays.
- Integration of multi‑omics datasets (transcriptomic and proteomic) to identify actionable pathways and potential therapeutic targets for anti‑IgLON5 disease, in collaboration with project partners.
- Data analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of scientific reports.
- Literature review and critical analysis of current research in the field.
- Presentation of research findings at international scientific conferences (in English).
- Participation in secondments at research institutes to carry out selected research tasks and foster international collaboration.
Specific Requirements
Requirements:
- Eligibility for enrollment in the Doctoral School at Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
- Master’s degree in chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of chemical biology and molecular biology techniques.
- Interest in and attitude for experimental research.
- Ability to learn quickly and effectively assimilate new knowledge.
- Good teamwork and communication skills Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Computer literacy, including MS Office and scientific data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism).
- The applicant must not have resided or had their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Poland for more than 12 months within the 36 months immediately preceding the reference date.
- Commitment to comply with the regulations of the Department of Biological Chemistry and Bioimaging, Faculty of Chemistry, WUST, regarding research and work organization, as well as the Doctoral Student Code of Ethics.
Applicants should not be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment and need to comply with the mobility rule (no residence or main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date).
Contributions for recruited researchers
Contributions for recruited researchers A.1 Living allowance, A.2 Mobility allowance, A.3 Family allowance are eligible, if they fulfil the general eligibility conditions:
for A.1 Living allowance and A.2 Mobility allowance:
- the number of units declared: (i) corresponds to the number of months spent by the recruited researchers on the research training activities, (ii) does not exceed the maximum number of months (per researcher) set out in the call conditions and (iii) comply with the requirements for non-academic exposure set out in the call conditions (for industrial doctorates only),
- the recruited researchers comply with the following conditions: (i) be — at the date of recruitment — a doctoral candidate (i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree, (ii) be enrolled in a doctoral programme leading to the award of a (for joint doctorates: joint, multiple or double) degree in at least one EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country, (iii) be recruited by the beneficiaries under an employment contract (or other direct contract with equivalent benefits, including social security coverage) or — if not otherwise possible under national law — under a fixed amount fellowship agreement with minimum social security coverage, including during periods of secondment (iv) be employed full-time, unless the granting authority has approved a part-time employment for personal or family reasons (v) be working exclusively for the action (vi) not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date — unless as part of a compulsory national service or a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention
for A.3 Family allowance:
- the recruited researchers have a family. ‘Family’ means persons linked to the researcher by marriage (or a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country where this relationship was formalised) or dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher.
- the number of units declared: (i) corresponds to the number of months spent by the recruited researchers with a family on the research training activities and (ii) does not exceed the maximum number of months (per researcher) set out in the call conditions.
- the contributions have been incurred for the benefit of the recruited researchers. This condition is met if they have been fully used for the recruited researchers for whom they are claimed.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
IGNITION_ZW_135_2025-z2.1 Recruitment information(1).pdf English (386.7 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- stable employment at the prestigious University,
- possibilities of career development,
- Financing period of 36 months with the possibility of extension up to 48 months
Development prospects:
Scientific development related to access to numerous training and motivational programs as well as the possibility of establishing international cooperation
Selection process
Required documents:
- Application for participation in the recruitment addressed to the Rector.
- A full CV (max 2 pages);
- A copy of the document confirming possession of a professional title, academic degree/title.
- A summary of the applicant’s Master thesis (max 1 page);
- Self-report containing information on research, teaching and organizational activities.
- A transcript along with a scanned copy of your Master’s Degree certificate. If the degree has not been awarded by the application closing date, the candidate should submit a declaration signed by their supervisor or University official stating that the degree will be obtained by the time of PhD enrolment.
- A letter of motivation which explains the interest in the position and emphasizes the candidate’s strengths regarding the project and its requirements (max 2 pages);
- List of publications.
- List and description of scientific internships.
- Two letters of recommendation from relevant and appropriate referees or the names and contact details of two Referees (as former Supervisors/PIs).
- 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 *, **
- 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
Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials (e.g., thesis, prepared or published articles, etc. confirming qualifications) and to attend an interview with the recruitment committee (September 2nd, 2026).
Applicants should not be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment and need to comply with the mobility rule (no residence or main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months before their recruitment date).
* 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.
Public documents:
The consolidated text of the Regulations for conducting open competitions for the position of an academic teacher and other necessary documents can be found here: LINK PL, EN: https://wch.pwr.edu.pl/pracownicy/konkursy-oferty-pracy/konkursy-projekty-badawcze-eng-zw-1352025-4.html
Please send your application documents in Polish or English:
- by traditional mail to the correspondence address Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, C.K. Norwida 4/6, 50-373, Wrocław, room 131 or
- by email to the email marcin.poreba@pwr.edu.pl by 28/08/2026, by 12:00
In the title of the message, please indicate the reference number: (As13/W3/08/2026)
Additional comments
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 at marcin.poreba@pwr.edu.pl.
The date of receipt of documents is decisive. The deadline for receipt of application documents is 12:00 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 appointed by Marcin Poręba, PhD, DSc, University Professor
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 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.
Before establishing an employment relationship with the successful candidate, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will conduct a background check in accordance with the Act of 13 May 2016 on Counteracting Sexual Crime Threats and Protecting Minors. The data required for this verification (PESEL number or, in the absence thereof, maiden name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth) will be obtained solely from the successful candidate and should not be provided at the application stage.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology has a Regulation on reporting cases of irregularities and protection of persons making reports (whistleblowers). It can be found at the link below: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/informacje-ogolne/wladze/pelnomocnicy-rektora/pelnomocnik-ds-przeciwdzialania-korupcji
Website for additional job details: https://ofertypracy.pwr.edu.pl/offer/d2407947-3e42-43d2-8f50-301b122f31ba/view/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
- Country: Poland
- City: Wroclaw
- Postal Code: 50-370
- Street: Wyspianskiego 27
Contact
- City: Wroclaw
- Website: http://wch.pwr.edu.pl/
- Street: Wyspianskiego 27
- Postal Code: 50-370
- E-Mail: marcin.poreba@pwr.edu.pl
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