Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Warsaw
- Department: Faculty of Chemistry
- Research Field: Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 14 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw - a leading center of chemical sciences in Poland, recognized in Europe and worldwide, announces a competition for an assistant professor in a group of science positions, in project entitled "Surface-functionalized lipid-based nonlamellar nanoparticles as carriers for peptide antibiotics" financed by NCN. Project leader: dr hab Ewa Nazaruk.
People of all genders are invited to participate.
We adhere:
- The policy of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment at the University of Warsaw
- The procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation at the University of Warsaw.
- University of Warsaw gender equality plan.
Where to apply
E-mail: enaz@chem.uw.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- with a PhD degree in chemistry or related sciences (required in the first day of work at the latest)
- experience in conducting experimental research, demonstrated by a record of scientific publications;
- practical knowledge of SAXS, fluorescence spectroscopy, and confocal microscopy; knowledge of electrochemical methods, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), will be considered an advantage;
- experience in the preparation of model lipid membranes and in the preparation and characterization of lipid nanostructures;
- team working skills and the ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment;
- good knowledge of English (at least B2 level)
- the candidate must meet the requirements of art. 113 of the Act - Law on Higher Education and Science dated July 20, 2018 (Polish Journal of Laws of 2024, no. 1571 as amended).
Specific Requirements
Main duties:
- Investigation of interactions between the prepared carriers and model bacterial membranes using e.g. SAXS, microscopic, and fluorescence-based methods;
- Preparation of lipid nanostructures and design of surface-functionalized versions incorporating antimicrobial peptides (AMPs);
- Characterization the nanostructures using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and dynamic light scattering (DLS);
- Analysis and interpretation of experimental results, along with the preparation of scientific publications;
- Presentation of results of research at scientific meetings and publication in scientific journals;
- Scientific and mentoring support for project students;
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with members of the research team, including researchers specializing in biology;
- Keeping scientific documentation;
Position not related to activities covered by the protection of minors.
- Level: Good
- Research Field: Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
- Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Benefits
- a temporary contract with the University of Warsaw, in a full time.
- Planned start of employment December 2026/January 2027 for 12 months (with possibility of extension) at Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw.
- The amount of remuneration: 140 000 PLN brutto-brutto
- We offer a possibility of development and the possibility to work in an interdisciplinary research team.
During the period of employment at the University of Warsaw, the candidate will not draw remuneration from another employer under a contract of employment, including an employer based outside Poland.
Eligibility criteria
- scientific achievements including scientific publications, research internships, and awards.
- professional experience in conducting research on the use of lipid-based carriers and assessing their effects on model and biological cell membranes
Selection process
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Cover letter;
- Two reference letters from persons familiar with the subject of the Candidate’s doctoral research;
- List of scientific publications, scholarships, and awards.
- Please include information about accessibility needs in the recruitment process in your application if you have a disability or special needs.
- We reserve the right to invite only selected candidates for an interview.
- Candidates will be informed a minimum of 5 days in advance of the interview date.
- The results of the competition will be given by e-mail till 31.12.2026.
- If a selected candidate resigns, the position may be offered to another candidate on the ranking list.
Additional comments
- More information about the project: https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/index.php?projekt_id=650261
- Any questions please direct to: enaz@chem.uw.edu.pl
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- Website for additional job details: https://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/oferty-pracy/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Laboratory of Bionanostructures
- Country: Poland
- State/Province: Mazovian
- City: Warszaw
- Postal Code: 02-093
- Street: Pasteura 1
Contact
- City: Warsaw
- Website: http://www.chem.uw.edu.pl/EN
- Street: Pasteura 1
- Postal Code: 02-093
- E-Mail: enaz@chem.uw.edu.pl
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