Job Information
Organisation/Company: Jagiellonian University
Department: Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Research Field: Biological sciences
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 5 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The proposed project takes a synthetic biology approach to understand how viruses package nucleic acids into a confined space, using non-viral, engineered protein cages as programmable model systems. By rationally designing these nanostructures and interrogating their behavior through protein engineering, chemical biology, RNA chemistry, and cryo-EM, we aim to uncover the general principles governing nucleic acid packaging, and apply that knowledge to develop tailorable sampling and delivery tools that go beyond natural viral systems. The research will be carried in the laboratory of Bionanoscience and Biochemistry located at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, within the project led by dr hab. Yusuke Azuma (https://www.azumag.com).
Where to apply
E-mail: job.mcb@uj.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:
- holding at least a doctoral degree;
- having relevant scientific achievements;
- taking active part in scientific life.
Specific Requirements
An ideal Candidate (F/M) should:
- Fulfil requirements stemming from Regulation on awarding funding tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects, including:
- a PhD degree must be conferred in the year of employment in the project or within 12 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by documented long-term sick leave or rehabilitation leave (in excess of 90 days) due to incapacity for work. In addition, this period may be extended by the number of months of a childcare leave granted pursuant to the Labour Code and in the case of women, by 18 months for every child born or adopted, whichever manner of accounting for career breaks is preferable;
- a PhD degree has been conferred by an institution other than the one employing them at this position. Otherwise, they must have completed a continuous and evidenced research fellowship of at least 9 months during their studies at the doctoral school, doctoral studies or after being conferred their PhD degree at another institution than the participating entity for the project and outside the country in which their PhD degree was conferred;
- when the remuneration is paid, they will be receiving no other remuneration paid from the funds granted to research projects under NCN calls under the heading of direct costs;
- when the remuneration is paid, they will be receiving no remuneration from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with registered office outside of Poland.
- Have experience in nucleic acid handling and analysis techniques, including extraction, purification, RT-qPCR, and sequencing.
- Have experience in gene manipulation and expression in bacterial, yeast, and mammalian systems, including cloning, transformation, and stable/transient transfection.
- Have good communication skills, including scientific presentation and fluency in written and spoken English.
- Have genuine interest in synthetic biology and bionanotechnology.
- Have experience in supervising or teaching junior researchers.
- Have publication record in relevant fields.
Languages: English
Level: Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
1227.1101.203.2026_assistant professor_MCB.pdf (English, 309.98 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
- basic remuneration in the range of 11 049–13 481 PLN gross;
- seniority allowance depending on length of service (3–20%);
- jubilee awards for long-term service – in accordance with the Regulation for remuneration of employees of the Jagiellonian University;
- possible task-based and periodic allowances, as well as discretionary awards, upon meeting the conditions set out in the Regulation for remuneration of employees of the Jagiellonian University;
- additional annual remuneration, the so-called "thirteenth salary" – after meeting the conditions specified in the relevant regulation.
Benefits – Institutional Social Benefits Fund (depending on the income per family member, in accordance with the Regulations for Granting Benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund of the Jagiellonian University):
- co-financing of summer holidays (PLN 1 050–1 550 gross) and winter holidays (PLN 700–900 gross);
- co-financing for children for organised holidays (PLN 900–1 400 gross), or co-financing of individually purchased summer camps, sports camps, winter camps, medical holidays or rehabilitation stays (50–90%, with the maximum amount eligible for co-financing being PLN 2 500 gross) per child;
- cash equivalent for a special occasional package of sweets in the amount of PLN 100–300 gross per child;
- co-financing of childcare in nurseries, kindergartens and other forms of preschool education, as well as care provided by a daily guardian or nanny (PLN 250–400 gross).
Eligibility criteria
- CV, with particular emphasis on scientific achievements,
- personal questionnaire filled in by the Candidate (F/M),
- copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the Candidate's (F/M) habilitation degree, if applicable,
- information on the Candidate's (F/M) scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
- declaration of the Candidate (F/M), confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
- statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science,
- statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University,
- motivation letter explaining why you are interested in joining our research group,
- list of publications.
Declaration forms (no. 5–7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at: https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/dokumkandyd
Selection process
The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate (F/M) may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate (F/M). During the interview, the soft competencies indicated in the announcement will also be verified. The Candidate (F/M) has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days from receiving the information about the results of the assessment. The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University.
Additional comments
Form of submission by e-mail to the address: job.mcb@uj.edu.pl title: 203.2026_post-doc – Name and Last Name. Please submit your documents in English. Deadline for submission of applications 05.09.2026. Expected date of the selection procedure settlement 19.09.2026. Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedure by e-mail. Questions: For further information please contact e-mail address: job.mcb@uj.edu.pl
Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology
Country: Poland
State/Province: małopolskie
City: Kraków
Postal Code: 30-387
Street: Gronostajowa 7a
Contact
City: Kraków
Website: http://www.mcb.uj.edu.pl
Street: Gronostajowa 7A
Postal Code: 30-387
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