Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (formerly Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology PAS)
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Zootechnics
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 27 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Other
Type of Contract Extra Information: PhD scholarship
Job Status: Other
Job Status Extra Information: PhD Scholarship
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Position: PhD candidate
Requirements for the candidate:
- MSc degree or equivalent in animal science, ecology, biology or similar (or obtaining such degree by September 30);
- High motivation for scientific work;
- Fluency in English speech and writing;
- Strong interest in developmental biology and neuroscience;
- Openness to work with mice (including euthanasia);
- Knowledge and skills in the use of laboratory techniques are welcome, particularly experience with histological methods;
- Familiarity with fundamental neuroscience concepts is welcome but not essential;
- General competences - good organization of work, including the ability to work independently as well as working in an interdisciplinary research team, creative thinking, precision and conscientiousness.
Discipline: animal science and fisheries
Research topic:Cerebral and behavioural lateralization in early life development of mice.
Where to apply
E-mail: application@igbzpan.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Zootechnics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Description of tasks: The PhD candidate will be assigned to the Doctoral School of the Institute, which has compulsory PhD level courses related to the PhD programme. The candidate will study and work in a highly multidisciplinary and international environment. The project will focus on cerebral and behavioural lateralization in mice. The tasks include data collection in Poland, laboratory analyses, data analyses, and writing of scientific publications.
Responsibilities in the project:
- behavioural tests on mice
- laboratory analyses, including histology
- data analyses
- writing of scientific publications
- participation in scientific conferences
- attending compulsory PhD courses offered by the doctoral school
Languages: ENGLISH (Level: Excellent)
Additional Information
Benefits
- Duration of scholarship: 48 months
- Gross scholarship: 5000 PLN/month (prior to the midterm evaluation); 6,500 PLN/month (following the midterm evaluation)
Selection process
- Documents should be sent by e-mail to the following addresses: i.camerlink@igbzpan.pl (professor Irene Camerlink; PI’s email) and application@igbzpan.pl (Message Subject: Application OPUS29 PhD - Name and Surname of the candidate) by August 27, 2026.
- Selected Candidates meeting the formal and project requirements will be invited for an interview. Information regarding the interview will be sent to the invited candidates by e-mail.
- Please be advised that the Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences does not return submitted documents.
Additional comments
Contact: For questions regarding this position or the application, contact the project’s lead professor Irene Camerlink, i.camerlink@igbzpan.pl
Additional information:
- The competition application should contain:
- a. Cover letter with a description of scientific/research interests (maximum one A4 page)
- b. CV with particular emphasis on scientific achievements.
- c. A copy of the graduation diploma or information about the approximate time of obtaining the master's degree.
- d. Information on the processing of personal data along with consent (signed scan)
- e. Contact details of persons who can provide references.
- This admissions procedure is equivalent to the admissions process for the Doctoral School of Animal and Health Sciences at IGAB PAS. Doctoral students admitted to the Doctoral School are required to comply with the School regulations https://www.igbzpan.pl/uploaded/FSiBundleContentBlockBundleModelTranslatableBlockTranslatableFilesElement/filePath/2807/regulamin-szkoly-doktorskiej-nauk-o-zwierzetach-i-zdrowiu2026.pdf
- Documents should be sent by e-mail to the following addresses: i.camerlink@igbzpan.pl (professor Irene Camerlink; PI’s email) and application@igbzpan.pl (Message Subject: Application OPUS29 PhD - Name and Surname of the candidate) by August 27, 2026.
- Selected Candidates meeting the formal and project requirements will be invited for an interview. Information regarding the interview will be sent to the invited candidates by e-mail.
- Please be advised that the Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences does not return submitted documents.
The scholarship is awarded in accordance with the rules set out in the Regulations on the Award of Research Scholarships of the National Science Centre, adopted by Resolution No. 25/2024 of the Council of the National Science Centre dated 4 March 2024.
The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences has the HR Excellence in Research logo awarded by the European Commission to institutions which implement rules of the "European Charter for Researchers" and the "Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers".
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (formerly Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology PAS)
Country: Poland
City: Jastrzebiec
Postal Code: 05-552
Street: Postępu 36A
Contact
City: Jastrzebiec
Website: http://www.igbzpan.pl
Street: Postępu 36A
Postal Code: 05-552
E-Mail: application@igbzpan.pl
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