Offer Description
Rector of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences announces an open call for the position of Research Assistant (f/m/d) in the research staff group at the Institute of Animal Breeding, Department of Bee Breeding (part-time employment).
Project No. FENG.01.01-IP.01-A1G7/25 entitled Development of the production of an innovative premium-class chick – DanBee based on beekeeping components, co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for a Modern Economy Program.
Job Description / Key Responsibilities:
Tasks specified in the project funding the position:
- Verification of the designed panel of molecular and biochemical markers;
- Collection of biological material from honeybee colonies to assess their health status;
- Testing methods for gene expression analysis;
- Sample preservation and work with molecular techniques;
- Assistance with data collection;
- Selection of biochemical assays appropriate for the collected material;
- Willingness to conduct research activities in the field of agricultural and natural sciences within the disciplines of Animal Science and Fisheries, as well as Biological Sciences, including securing external funding for research projects;
- Dissemination of research findings through scientific publications in journals indexed in the SCOPUS or Web of Science databases;
- Participation in national and international scientific conferences/symposia;
- Participation in workshops and training sessions to enhance professional skills;
- Participation in organizational activities for the benefit of the department and the university;
- Other tasks assigned by the Head of the Department resulting from the profile and nature of the unit and university.
Candidate Requirements:
- Holds at least a Bachelor's, Engineer's, Master's, or Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences, animal science, biotechnology, or related fields;
- Experience in conducting biological research, specifically in molecular biology (e.g., PCR, qPCR, Western blot, RNA/DNA isolation, RT-PCR) and experience in biological sampling;
- Basic skills related to the preparation of plant extracts and biological sampling from animals, with a particular focus on the honeybee (Apis mellifera);
- Willingness to learn and work with bees under both laboratory and field conditions;
- Knowledge regarding the verification and selection of molecular and biochemical marker panels for biological material;
- Ability to properly preserve biological samples;
- Knowledge of the principles of primer design and testing;
- Ability to collect and secure research data;
- Proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level;
- Meets the criteria set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science:
- Enjoys full public rights;
- Has full legal capacity;
- Has not been convicted by a final judgment for an intentional crime or an intentional fiscal offense;
- Has not been subjected to a disciplinary penalty of dismissal from employment at a university with a prohibition on working at universities for a period of 6 months to 5 years, or deprivation of the right to practice the profession of an academic teacher for 10 years.
We Offer:
- Part-time employment;
- Period of employment: up to 18 months;
- Remuneration consisting of a basic salary, seniority allowance, and an incentive scheme;
- Scientifically attractive work environment within a team equipped with good experimental facilities, conducting innovative research topics that allow for the expansion of professional qualifications and international cooperation;
- Attractive benefits package: holiday allowance (dofinansowanie wypoczynku), additional annual salary (13th salary).
Required application documents:
- academic curriculum vitae (download file no. 1);
- personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment (download file no. 2);
- declaration of compliance with the requirements of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science (download file no. 3);
- declaration of primary place of employment (download file no. 4);
- documents confirming the obtained education;
- certificate confirming English language proficiency, indicating the level (download file no. 6 – list of certificates confirming foreign language proficiency). Candidates who do not possess a certificate but meet the requirement of English proficiency at a minimum B2 level shall submit a declaration of language proficiency; verification will take place during the interview stage.
Applications should be sent to: hr@upwr.edu.pl by November 5, 2026, with the following subject line:
Asystent bad w IHZ - DanBee (Research Assistant at IHZ - DanBee).
The call decision will be announced within three months.
Applicants are encouraged to read the Candidate's Guide (download File No. 7) before submitting their application.