Offer Description The primary responsibility of the person employed as a postdoctoral researcher (adiunkt) will be to work full-time on
the research project funded by the National Science Center (NCN) entitled "Tumor viscoelasticity as a central player in glioblastoma treatment - towards mechanopharmacology". The experimental tasks will include: Development of 2D and 3D hydrogel systems with controlled viscoelasticity for cell culture, Rheological characterization of glioma and brain tissues as well as hydrogel systems, Microscopic imaging of glioma cell cultured on substrates with controlled viscoelasticity and treated with anticancer drugs. The successful candidate will also be expected to actively collaborate with the project partners (the Medical University of Białystok and Stanford University, USA) including through research visits, manuscript preparation and presentation of research findings at national and international scientific meetings. https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/recruitment-procedures.php https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/Recruitment-Policy.pdf https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/Regulations-and-Rules-for-Research-Positions.pdf Where to apply E-mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl Requirements Research Field: Physics Education Level: PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Required: Ph.D. in the field of physics, biophysics, chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering or related disciplines Experience in developing hydrogel systems for cell culture Experience using fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and AFM to investigate cellular responses to changes in the mechanical properties of the microenvironment Experience investigating mechanism of microparticle endocytosis and their effects on cellular cytoskeletal organization Welcome: Experience working with exctracellular vesicles (EVs) Specific Requirements Applications: Candidates are asked to send their applications within November 19th, 2026 with the note " 14/2026/Ad-NZ52 " by e-mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl The application must include: CV cover letter a copy of PhD degree/a document confirming awarding PhD degree (A formal requirement of the competition is that the doctoral degree must have been obtained in the year of employment on the project or within 7 years prior to 1 January of the year of employment on the project) a list of scientific and research achievements (e.g. list of publications, conference presentations, completed internships) 2 letters of recommendation from independent researchers other Additional Information Benefits full-time position, annual leave 36 days well equipped facilities, the tools required for research: computer farms and cloud computing infrastructure, software, servers, etc. work in active an inspiring environment; an active seminar program, the possibility for close collaborations with other research institutes access to world-class experts, parking Selection process All the applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, if necessary there shall be interviews and upon the final decision all the applicants will be informed about the results. Additional comments Contract of employment for a specified period as the primary place of work - 12 months with a possibility of extension If you have any questions about the competition, please contact the project manager, dr hab Katarzyna Pogoda, at katarzyna.pogoda@ifj.edu.pl Monthly basic gross salary 9000 PLN gross The total amount of remuneration is influenced by additional components , such as: length of service allowance for working under conditions of exposure to ionizing radiation (if applicable) Possibility of granting: Long-service Award Annual Bonus support under the Company Social Benefits Fund in accordance with the ZFŚS Regulations. Excerpt from the IFJ PAN Employee Remuneration Regulations and excerpt from the Company Social Benefits Fund Regulations link Information on the processing of personal data In a case of employment at IFJ PAN, the researcher will be required to authorize the Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN to be included in the number of employees conducting scientific acitivity in the discipline of physical sciences. Date of settlement November 20th, 2026 Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences Country: Poland City: Krakow Postal Code: 31-342 Street: Radzikowskiego 152 Contact City: Cracow Website: http://www.ifj.edu.pl/?lang=en Street: Radzikowskiego 152 Postal Code: 31342
