Scientific positions

Assistant Professor in the Biodiversity Protection Team

Director of the InLife Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences announces a recruitment for the position of:

Assistant Professor in the Biodiversity Protection Team

Employment type: full-time

Place of work: InLife Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS, Biodiversity Conservation Team based in Popielno

Address: Popielno 25, 12-220 Ruciane-Nida, Poland

Information on working conditions and career development opportunities:

The InLife Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS is recognized as one of the best scientific and research centers in the field of agricultural sciences and belongs to the leading institutions in the broadly defined life sciences.

The Biodiversity Protection Team is based in Popielno, and during the initial employment period the Institute offers accommodation on preferential terms near Popielno.

The Biodiversity Protection Team has laboratory and office facilities in Popielno, with the possibility of using very well-equipped laboratories in Olsztyn.

Job description:

  • conducting scientific research and applying for scientific and research projects in the field of biodiversity conservation, with particular emphasis on:
    • the impact of environmental, stress-related, and epigenetic factors on the physiology, welfare, and adaptive processes of wild fauna,
    • analyses of the quality and biological properties of raw materials of animal origin,
    • development and implementation of reproductive biotechnologies and identification of markers of animal reproductive potential,
    • implementation of laboratory diagnostics based on biological material of animal origin,
  • designing, conducting, and analyzing laboratory experiments,
  • preparing scientific publications,
  • cooperation within a research team as well as independent work,
  • involvement in educational and science popularization activities.

Qualification requirements:

  • PhD degree in agricultural, biological, veterinary, forestry, or related sciences,
  • specialist knowledge documented by a defended doctoral dissertation, publications indexed in the Philadelphia list (Journal Citation Reports), and presentations at scientific conferences, including:
    • co-authorship of at least 7 scientific publications indexed in Journal Citation Reports, including at least 3 publications where the candidate is the first or corresponding author,
    • active participation in national and international scientific conferences, including at least 5 oral presentations,
  • documented experience in analytical work involving biological material of animal origin,
  • completion of a scientific internship lasting at least 12 months,
  • participation as a contractor/researcher in at least 2 externally funded research projects,
  • good command of spoken and written English,
  • category B driving license and practical ability to drive a passenger car,
  • ability to operate basic computer and laboratory equipment.

Required experience in:

  • preparation of animal tissues and organs,
  • experimental work with live farm animals,
  • molecular biology techniques,
  • histological techniques,
  • operation of microscopes,
  • knowledge of statistical software,
  • additional advantage: ability to conduct cell cultures and use publicly available databases for processing proteomic and/or transcriptomic data.

Expectations:

  • specialist knowledge in the field of interactions between wild fauna and the environment, anthropogenic pressure, physiology, and behavior of wild mammals in Poland,
  • motivation for scientific work,
  • focus on pursuing and developing research interests,
  • preparation of publications for scientific journals,
  • improving qualifications through participation in specialized training courses,
  • development of methodological skills,
  • expanding competencies necessary for preparing grant applications and managing projects,
  • applying for scientific and research projects,
  • national and international cooperation and establishing new scientific contacts,
  • communication skills and good work organization,
  • independence, accuracy, and flexibility in task implementation.

We offer:

  • stable employment in a renowned scientific institution of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
  • basic salary amounting to PLN 7,120.00,
  • scientific work without the obligation to teach students, focused on achieving ambitious results,
  • opportunities for professional development and improving qualifications,
  • access to modern research infrastructure,
  • friendly atmosphere and support from an experienced team,
  • opportunity to engage in science popularization activities,
  • employment based on an employment contract, work on business days, with the possibility of task-based work in the case of specific experiments and remote work,
  • access to an English language learning platform,
  • motivation through participation in scientific conferences, courses, and training,
  • co-financing of sports and cultural activities (e.g. Multisport card, tickets to artistic events).

Required documents:

  • academic CV including a list of publications and achievements,
  • cover letter,
  • copy of the diploma confirming the PhD degree,
  • reference letters confirming qualifications and skills (optional),
  • certificate confirming English language proficiency,
  • certificate authorizing work with laboratory animals (optional),
  • other documents that may be relevant to the evaluation of the application

Deadline and method of application:

Please send the documents by September 21, 2026 (12:00 CET) to the following e-mail address: rekrutacja@pan.olsztyn.pl with the note “Adiunkt ZOB” in the subject line.

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