Research Assistant (post-doc position within an NCN project: OPUS-21)

Offer Description

General information about employment conditions:

1. Position: Research Associate, Assistant (post-doc position within an NCN project: OPUS-21)
2. Employment Type: An employment contract for a minimum of 6 months, ending no later than August 31, 2027
3. Institute department: Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology
4. Scientific discipline: medical sciences or biological sciences exact and natural sciences
5. Keywords: cancer biology, bioactive peptides, cell biology, molecular biology

Where to apply

E-mail: m.kowalska@cbm.pan.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Medical sciences » Other

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification requirements:

1. Education: A doctoral degree in the field of medical and health sciences or in the field of natural sciences, obtained no earlier than 7 years prior to the year of employment in the project, provided that this period does not include breaks related to: maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, or childcare leave granted in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code; or the receipt of sick pay or rehabilitation benefits due to an inability to work, including that caused by an illness requiring rehabilitation and treatment. In such a situation, the seven-year period is extended by the duration of the leave, provided that the applicant can confirm this with appropriate documentation.
2. Professional experience: Proven experience in the in vitro culture of mammalian cells (preferably tumor microenvironment cells), methods of molecular biology and cell imaging, as evidenced by scientific publications. At least one publication (as first author) in journals classified in Q1 or Q2 according to Clarivate Analytics
3. Professional skills: Ability to apply techniques in cell biology and molecular biology. Ability to independently plan experiments, analyze and interpret results, use statistical tools, and present findings in written and oral form. Fluency in spoken and written English (at a level of at least B2).
4. Personality predispositions: creativity in solving research problems, responsibility, teamwork skills, communication skills, and the ability to continuously expand one's knowledge.

Specific Requirements

Task description:

Scientific research within the project entitled "Prognostic potential of neuromedin U and its receptors in colorectal cancer, importance in the metastasis" which include

• Generation and characterization of NMUR1 knockout colorectal cancer cell clones and their invasive potential.
• Analyses in vitro of the effects of NMU on tumor microenvironment cells.
• Analyses of the most critical signaling pathways induced by NMU in tumor microenvironment
• Conducting experiments using advanced techniques in molecular biology and cell biology; participating in research planning and data analysis; compiling and presenting research results; and contributing to the writing of manuscripts.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

Description of Benefits

The project involves conducting research tasks in collaboration with other institutions. This will provide an opportunity to become familiar with a wide range of methodologies and data analyzing. The person hired for this position will have the opportunity to develop their own research ideas and, based on the experience gained and the results of the research conducted, prepare an original grant proposal. The scope and focus of the grant may be tailored to the candidate's research interests and the research profile of the Laboratory.

Selection process

Application deadline

16.10.2026 r.

Terms of Employment

1. Employment contract for a period of at least 6 months, with the possibility of extension until August 31, 2027.
2. Gross remuneration in the amount of 7000 PLN to 8000 PLN, funded under the OPUS-21 project.
3. While receiving a full-time salary, the employee:
   • shall not receive any other remuneration from funds allocated as direct costs under research projects funded through NCN competitions;
   • shall not receive remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including an employer based outside Poland.

Applications

Candidates applying for the above-mentioned position are requested to submit the following documents:

• Scientific CV including a description of their professional career to date, academic achievements, information on awards, scholarships, and participation in conferences and training courses, with particular reference to the requirements for the position, especially a list of academic publications
• Cover letter
• Copy of the diploma confirming the award of a doctoral degree
• References available upon request
• a statement by the applicant for the position of project assistant with the following content: "I declare that I have read the Regulations for the allocation of funds for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Science Centre in the field of research projects and that I meet the conditions for employment as a scholarship holder–doctoral student specified in the aforementioned regulations" (link to the Regulations: https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2024/uchwala84_2024-zal1.pdf)
• The candidate's consent to the processing of personal data for purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process in accordance with the Act of August 29, 1997, on the Protection of Personal Data (Journal of Laws No. 133, item 883). Please review the information notice for candidates applying for the position of doctoral fellow and include the following consent statement in your application materials:

"I hereby give consent to the processing and storage of my personal data included in my job application for the purposes of the recruitment process in accordance with the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of 26 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and the repeal of Directive 95/46/EC".

FULL NAME …………………………………………….. DATE …………………………

Documents will be accepted until 16.10.2026:

• directly at the Secretariat of the Institute of Medical Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 93-232 Łódź, 106 Lodowa St., daily from Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., with the note: "Recruitment for the Ph.D. student position-offer no. 1/2026/OPUS-21"

or

• by post to the address of the Institute with the annotation: "Recruitment for the Ph.D. student position-offer no. 1/2026/OPUS-21"

or

• via email to: pprzygodzka@cbm.pan.pl or m.kowalska@cbm.pan.pl. Please indicate in the title of the e-mail: "Recruitment for the Ph.D. student position-offer no. 1/2026/OPUS-21"

Evaluation of candidates and announcement of competition results

After an initial review and evaluation of the documents, selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Interviews are scheduled for October 28, 2026. Interviews will be conducted remotely via one of the online communication platforms or at the Institute's headquarters.

Candidates recommended for hire for the above-mentioned position will be asked to provide contact information for references from previous employers.

On October 29, 2026, following the verification of references, the results of the competition will be announced. The employment application will then be forwarded to the Institute's Human Resources Department for further administrative procedures related to the hiring of the selected candidate.

The contest organizers reserve the right to contact only those candidates selected following a review of the submitted documents, and reserve the right to reject all submitted applications if the selection committee determines that the candidates' qualifications do not meet the requirements.

Please note that submitted documents will not be returned to candidates.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Patrycja Przygodzka at pprzygodzka@cbm.pan.pl

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Institute of Medical Biology Polish Academy of Sciences
• Country: Poland
• City: Lodz
• Postal Code: 93-232
• Street: 106, Lodowa St.

Contact

• City: Lodz
• Website: http://www.ibmpan.pl
• Street: 106, Lodowa St.
• Postal Code: 93-232
• E-Mail: m.kowalska@cbm.pan.pl