9 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Warsaw: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics
Offer Description
COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics, with the consent of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces a competition for the position of assistant in the project „SPACETIME” - „SPatial Analysis of Cancer Evolution in the Tumor Immune MicroEnviroment”.
About the programme/project/undertaking
Title of programme/project/undertaking
„SPACETIME” - „SPatial Analysis of Cancer Evolution in the Tumor Immune MicroEnviroment”
Type of programme/project/undertaking
Horyzon Europe
Funding institution
RIA- Research and Innovation Action
Duration of programme/project/undertaking
01/08/2024–31/07/2029
Head of programme/project/undertaking
Profesor Ewa Szczurek
Description of programme/project/undertaking
The international SPACETIME consortium investigates the spatial signatures of the tumour microenvironment in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), examining the co-evolution of the tumour and its host from disease initiation to progression. We will use high-resolution imaging of patient-derived samples collected at all stages of the disease, together with mouse models, to define recurrent cellular communities and identify key factors determining anti-tumour responses and treatment resistance. These signatures will be integrated with known risk factors, such as age, tobacco smoking and environmental pollution, as well as with immune responses in the blood and lymph nodes, recognising that cancer is a systemic disease. The project will deliver guidelines for a predictive test based on spatial signatures, designed to be clinically useful, socially acceptable, affordable and suitable for implementation across Europe. The role of the University of Warsaw (UW) team in this project is to apply machine learning methods to model the multimodal data collected throughout the project.
Position details
- Position title: assistant
- Organisational unit: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics
- Employment group: research
- Position profile: R1
- Academic discipline: Informatics
- Number of positions: 1
- Form of employment and length of working time (proportionally to full-time employment): Employment contract, 80% of full-time employment
- Expected date of commencement of work and employment period: 01.01.2027, for 6 months
- Remuneration: Total salary: PLN 8,500 gross/month (comprising a basic salary of PLN 5,100/month and an additional salary of PLN 3,400/month), plus a 13th salary and a seniority bomus.
More information: link
Other working conditions
- Workplace: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics
- The position does not include the teaching duties
- The position provides with the travel budget
- Opportunities for professional growth. For more information: link
Basic responsibilities and obligations
- Development of multimodal data models
- Multimodal data analysis
- Summarizing the findings
- More information: Scope of responsibilities of the academic teacher
Conditions for entering the competition
- Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text)
- We expect:
- that candidates at the moment of employment hold an MSc degree in either mathematics or computer science and have an excellent background in both of them.
- Good command of English is required.
- A good understanding of fundamental theoretical concepts in generative AI or probabilistic models or Bayesian statistics is needed, as well as strong programming skills combined with a mathematical mindset.
- The candidate should have interest in addressing clinical and biomedical questions.
In addition, we expect
Criteria for the assessment of candidates in a competition
The following criteria will be taken into account, taking into account the position and stage of the candidate's professional development:
- Previous publications
- Experience in multimodal data modelling
- Experience working with data derived from cancer patients
Position related/not related to activities covered by the protection of minors.
Competition rules
Announcement reference number
SOB/D110/2026/01/SPACETIME
Keywords
Machine Learning, Multimodal Data, Computational Oncology
Deadline for submitting applications
12.11.2026
Method of submitting an application
Via email: Em.szczurek@uw.edu.pl
Required documents
An application should include Curriculum Vitae that:
- presents an overview of the background and scientific achievements of the candidate;
- lists all the candidate’s research works (including not yet published manuscripts) if any.
Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline indicated!
The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process, please read the Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment at the University of Warsaw link.
Stages of competiton
The competition consists of the following stages:
- Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
- Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
- Stage III - interview with selected candidates,
- Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience and scientific achievements,
- Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.
Anticipated date and method of notification of the competition outcomes
30.11.2026 via email
Contact for any questions relating to the competition
Em.szczurek@uw.edu.pl with the announcement reference number
Accessibility needs should be indicated on the Candidate’s Questionnaire, in: Other relevant information from a candidate.
Employing faculty/unit
Research profile of faculty/unit
http://www.mimuw.edu.pl
Teaching profile of faculty/unit
Not applicable
Other information
The competition committee consists of:
- dr hab. Ewa Szczurek, prof ucz (Chair)
- prof. dr hab. Anna Gambin
- dr Krzysztof Gogolewski
- dr Damian Wójtowicz
- prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Diks
The University of Warsaw has implemented the procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation and for undertaking follow-up actions. For more information about this topic and the processing of candidates’ personal data please follow the link.
The University of Warsaw is a winner of the HR Excellence in Research award granted by the European Commission to institutions adhering to the European Charter for Researchers.
Where to apply
E-mail: Em.szczurek@uw.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Computer science
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages: ENGLISH; Level: Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed: SOBD110202601SPACETIME.pdf (English, 2.98 MB - PDF)
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics
- Country: Poland
Contact
- State/Province: Mazovia Province
- City: Warsaw
- Website: www.mimuw.edu.pl
- Street: Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
- Postal Code: 02-097