LGECC Assistant

transfection, Analysing gene expression at the mRNA and protein levels, Investigating miRNA function, Supervising students and interns, Applying for research funding through external grants, Presenting research results at conferences, Preparing scientific publications based on the research conducted. Where to apply E-mail: kadry@hirszfeld.pl Requirements Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications The candidate’s duties will include: Isolating human genetic material, Conducting cell culture, including co-culture of various cell types, and performing cell transfection, Analysing gene expression at the mRNA and protein levels, Investigating miRNA function, Supervising students and interns, Applying for research funding through external grants, Presenting research results at conferences, Preparing scientific publications based on the research conducted. Specific Requirements REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES Formal and substantive requirements to be met by the candidate (in accordance with § 4(3)(k) and § 4(4) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences) A candidate applying for the advertised scientific position should demonstrate strong motivation for scientific research, the ability to work in a team, independence, responsibility and commitment to the implementation of planned tasks. In particular, the candidate should: hold a Master’s degree, Master’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent degree in biological sciences, have at least 4 years’ experience in research work, have knowledge and experience in planning and conducting research in the fields of molecular biology and genetics (genotyping of polymorphisms, ddPCR, luciferase assays, Western blot), have knowledge and experience in the culture of various types of eukaryotic cells (commercial cell lines, cells isolated from humans, cell co-cultures, cell transfection), demonstrate active participation in scientific activities, documented by scientific publications, including at least two publications with an Impact Factor (IF) in which the candidate is the lead author and/or corresponding author, demonstrate active involvement in the preparation and implementation of research projects in the role of project researcher and/or project leader, demonstrate involvement in the supervision of students and/or trainees, provide evidence of at least one internship abroad, demonstrate active participation in the popularization of science. 2. Additional skills and experience desirable for the position (in accordance with § 4(3)(k) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, Polish Academy of Sciences): the isolation and culture of organoids from human tissues, the ability to stain histopathological specimens (immunohistochemistry). Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent Languages: POLISH — Level: Excellent Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10 Additional Information Eligibility criteria LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE CANDIDATE: Detailed recommendations concerning the minimum formal requirements for candidates applying through a competition for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, are specified in Annex No. 1 to the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences. Candidates will be evaluated based on the Candidate Evaluation Form (Annex No. 2 to the Regulations). A copy of the diploma confirming the academic degree obtained a cover letter, a CV outlining the candidate’s scientific profile (including, amongst other things, their professional career history and any career breaks, if the Candidate considers it appropriate to disclose them, a list of publications with a description of the Candidate’s contribution to their preparation, internships, training courses, workshops, participation in or management of research grants, supervision of students and/or trainees, and the popularisation of science), a description of the candidate’s most significant scientific achievement(s), the candidate’s research plan, other documents confirming that the fulfilment of the requirements (e.g. letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.). Selection process INFORMATION ON DEADLINES, SUBMISSION PROCEDURE AND CONTACT WITH CANDIDATES The competition is conducted in accordance with the Regulations for the Conduct of Competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Competition documentation is available at https://hirszfeld.pl/instytut/oferty-pracy/zasady-zatrudniania-na-stanowiskach-naukowych/ Applications containing a complete set of documents should be submitted by 10.12.2026 by 4.00 pm via email to kadry@hirszfeld.pl , lidia.karabon@hirszfeld.pl (subject line: LGECC Assistant ). Candidates will be contacted by e-mail at the address from which the application was submitted or in another manner agreed with the Candidate. The competition will be concluded by 17.12.2026 , and Candidates will be notified of the results by e-mail. The Committee reserves the right not to select any of the Candidates in the competition. In such a case, the competition may be/will be announced again. If the Candidate agrees to the use of their application in subsequent recruitment processes, they are kindly requested to include a statement reading: “I hereby consent to the storage of my documents and their use in subsequent recruitment processes in accordance with § 11(2) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences.” Additional comments Please include in your application: “I hereby give my consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed by the Hirszfeld Institute Of Immunology and Experimental Therapy. Polish Academy of Sciences for the purposes of the recruitment process (in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016).” Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences Country: Poland City: Wrocław Postal Code: 53-114 Street: Weigla 12 Contact City: Wrocław Website: https://hirszfeld.pl/ Street: Rudolfa Weigla 12 Postal Code: 53-114 E-Mail: katarzyna.kogut@hirszfeld.pl