Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
- Department: Faculty of Chemistry
- Research Field: Chemistry » Other
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 9 Sep 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Faculty/Unit/Organizational unit: Department of Biological Chemistry and Bioimaging, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Project: “Personalized antibody-drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors”, acronym: PACMAN, Virtual Research Institute (WIB); managing entity: Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT; project leader: Marcin Poręba, PhD, DSc, Prof. of WUST. The PACMAN project aims to develop a new class of antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) that do not require internalization and are selectively activated extracellularly by matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-14) in the solid tumor microenvironment.
Type of position: Research Assistant
Working time: 7/8 FTE
Research position profile: R1 - First Stage Researcher Researcher (under the project: PhD Student)
Deadline for submitting applications to participate in the recruitment: by 09/09/2026, 23:55
Announcement expiration date: 09/09/2026, 23:55
Deadline for the conclusion of the recruitment: 16/09/2026
Planned date of employment: 01/11/2026
Period of employment and remuneration: 12 months (with the possibility of extension for an additional 18 months after a positive performance evaluation; 30 months total); salary: PLN 5,393 gross plus additional salary (thirteenth).
Position description: Synthesis of antibody–drug and antibody–fluorophore conjugates with various types of linkers, physicochemical characterization of compounds.
Where to apply
E-mail: rekrutacje.pacman@pwr.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Responsibilities: chemical synthesis; physicochemical characterization; data analysis; preparation of reports; presentation of results at research team meetings.
Specific Requirements
- Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Enrolment in the Doctoral School
- Experience with basic synthetic techniques in chemistry or in peptide chemistry
- Experience with basic analytical techniques in the field of organic chemistry
- Complying with the non-competition policy following the WIB Programme guidelines.
Selection criteria:
- The candidate’s scientific and professional experience, as well as their competencies relevant to the implementation of tasks within the research project.
- The scope of the candidate’s previous research activity and its relevance to the subject and objectives of the Research Task.
- The quality and extent of the candidate’s scientific achievements, including in particular scientific publications, participation in research projects, awards and distinctions received, as well as references provided by independent researchers.
- The candidate’s international experience and scientific mobility.
- The candidate’s soft skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team, communication skills, proficiency in English, and the alignment of the candidate’s scientific development plans with the objectives of the research team.
The recruitment process will be conducted through an open competition, in accordance with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, which form part of the HR Excellence in Research strategy.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Internal Application form(s) needed
PACMAN-WIB-Wakat-13_Informacja_o_rekrutacji_PWr_ENG_As16.pdf (English, 370.33 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- Stable employment at a prestigious and reputable university,
- Employment based on an employment contract,
- A friendly working atmosphere,
- The opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.
- Opportunity to contribute to a highly translational program: successful candidates may reach TRL 6–8, enabling preparation of IND-level documentation and progression toward first-in-human studies
- Participation in comprehensive preclinical validation (in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo) focused on the development of personalized anticancer therapies.
Development prospects:
- Academic development - The University offers a wide range of research activities and projects that enable employees to develop their skills and gain experience in their field, including through cooperation with other research institutions and companies.
- Teaching - Wrocław University of Science and Technology offers employees the opportunty to teach students and participate in training programmes.
- International cooperation - Wrocław University of Science and Technology runs numerous international exchange programmes for its employees.
Selection process
Required documents:
- Application for participation in the recruitment addressed to the Rector
- Short biography (CV)
- A copy of the document confirming possession of a professional title, academic degree/title
- Self-report containing information on research, teaching and organizational activities
- List of publications
- List and description of scientific internships
- Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data
- Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science
- Declaration of the candidate that in the case of winning the recruitment, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment *, **
* In the case of full-time employment
** If a person who is employed under an employment relationship with another employer conducting research, research and teaching, research and development, or implementation activities (excluding cases specified in art. 125 sec. 3 of the Act) wins the recruitment process, and this employment does not expire on the date of employment at Wrocław University of Science and Technology as the primary place of work, this person, in accordance with art. 125 sec. 1 of the Act, taking into account art. 125 sec. 2 of the Act, is obliged to obtain the Rector's consent to additional employment under an employment relationship with another employer after being employed at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. If a person who conducts business activity wins the recruitment process, the requirement of art. 125 sec. 7 of the Act must be met.
Public documents:
The consolidated text of the Regulations for conducting open competitions for the position of an academic teacher and other necessary documents can be found here:
LINK EN: https://wch.pwr.edu.pl/pracownicy/konkursy-oferty-pracy/details,4.html
The announcement will be published on the following websites:
- https://wib.port.org.pl/en/homepage/
- https://pwr.edu.pl/en/
- https://nencki.edu.pl/
- https://ichf.edu.pl/en
- https://hirszfeld.pl/en/
- https://uwr.edu.pl/en/
- https://upwr.edu.pl/
Additional comments
Please send your application documents in Polish or English:
by email to the email address rekrutacje.pacman@pwr.edu.pl by 09/09/2026 by 23:55
In the title of the message, please indicate the reference number: As16/W3/08/2026_ENG
Applications submitted without a specific reference number or after the deadline for submission will not be considered. For any information regarding the recruitment, please contact a designated administrative staff member.
The date of receipt of documents is decisive. The deadline for receipt of application documents is considered to be 23:55 on the day indicated in the Recruitment Information. Receipt of documents from the candidate will be confirmed by a designated administrative employee via email to the address provided in the application.
Candidates' applications will be evaluated by the Recruitment Committee. After the recruitment process closes, applications submitted by post from unsuccessful candidates will be returned. Applicants may collect their applications from a designated administrative employee within six months of the recruitment process closing, with acknowledgment of receipt.
Information on the recruitment procedure can be found in the Guide for Applicants
LINK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
The University reserves that the recruitment may remain unresolved.
The recruitment conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology is open, implemented in accordance with clear and transparent principles based on clear and unambiguous criteria for substantive evaluation, taking into account diverse career paths. Wrocław University of Science and Technology conducts recruitment procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R) Policy at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
INK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
Recruitment processes conducted by Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted in accordance with the equal opportunities policy: "Equality, Diversity and Well-being Policy of Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028".
LINK EN: https://rowna.pwr.edu.pl/en/
As a friendly employer, Wrocław University of Science and Technology supports the employment of people with disabilities. Information on the accessibility of selected Wrocław University of Science and Technology buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl. Information on support for employees with disabilities and special needs: https://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/en.
Before establishing an employment relationship with the successful candidate, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will conduct a background check in accordance with the Act of 13 May 2016 on Counteracting Sexual Crime Threats and Protecting Minors. The data required for this verification (PESEL number or, in the absence thereof, maiden name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth) will be obtained solely from the successful candidate and should not be provided at the application stage.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology has a Regulation on reporting cases of irregularities and protection of persons making reports (whistleblowers). It can be found at the link below:
Website for additional job details: https://ofertypracy.pwr.edu.pl/offer/c96ff4cb-3991-454c-a296-2b04b5e1ac75/view/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Country: Poland
City: Wroclaw
Postal Code: 50-370
Street: Wyspianskiego 27
Contact
City: Wroclaw
Website: http://wch.pwr.edu.pl/
Street: Wyspianskiego 27
Postal Code: 50-370
E-Mail: rekrutacje.pacman@pwr.edu.pl