The 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 (post- doc researcher)
in the Molecular Biology of Reproduction Team, in the research project: “Three-dimensional in vitro endometrial model for studying hypoxia-induced changes and maternal-embryonic interactions” financed by the National Science Centre (OPUS 28).
Description of tasks:
- developing a realistic three-dimensional model of the uterine mucosa, which will enable analysis of the influence of signals from the embryo on the molecular processes occurring during embryo implantation,
- investigating whether the embryo, as well as hypoxic conditions, can induce changes in the transcriptome of various endometrial cells and in the composition of proteins secreted by endometrial and trophoblast cells (secretome),
- planning and carrying out experiments, laboratory and statistical analyses, interpretation of obtained results, preparation of presentations and scientific communications, writing scientific publications on the conducted research.
Conditions of employment:
- employment type: fixed-term full-time employment contract,
- planned employment period: 2 years, with the possibility of extension,
- a salary of PLN 9,000- 9,700 gross per month,
- place of work: ul. Trylińskiego 18, Olsztyn, Poland,
- start date: October 2026 (negotiable).
Information about working conditions and career development prospects:
The implementation of the above tasks will significantly enhance the candidate’s scientific expertise in researching mechanisms and factors underlying successful pregnancy development in mammals. The position offers substantial opportunities to develop skills in 3D in vitro culture methods and molecular biology techniques, with a particular focus on transcriptomics, proteomics, and epigenetics.
We offer:
- stable employment in a renowned scientific institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
- research-focused position with no teaching obligations,
- opportunities for professional development, including international collaboration and training in molecular biology techniques,
- friendly work atmosphere and support of an experienced team,
- access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure,
- employee benefits, including co-financing of Multisport card activities via the Company Social Benefits Fund.
Qualification requirements:
- a PhD in biological or related sciences (awarded no earlier than 12 years before the year of employment in the project, with possible extensions for long-term medical leave or parental/caregiving absences),
- good knowledge of the biology of animal reproduction and/or cell biology, documented by own research (in the form of a doctoral thesis, publications from the JRC list and presentations at scientific conferences),
- scientific achievements expressed as co-authorship in scientific publications indexed in the Journal Citation Reports ; including first author in at least 2 publications in journals indexed in JRC,
- hands-on experience, in the use of molecular biology methods (including the study of the global gene expression profile, RNA and DNA isolation, Real Time PCR, Western Blot), proteomic analyses, microscopic techniques (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy),
- ability to independently plan and conduct in vitro experiments, especially involving primary reproductive tissue and cell cultures,
- preferred: experience in isolation and culture of porcine endometrial primary cells (luminal epithelial, stromal), trophoblast cells and/or in vitro 3D cell cultures and/or spatial transcriptomics analysis,
- proficiency in software tools used for transcriptomic and proteomic data analysis,
- participation in at least one externally funded research project,
- very good command of English, sufficient for effective communication, preparation of scientific publications, and presentations at international conferences.
Further eligibility criteria are outlined on the NCN website – OPUS 28 regulations, Annex to Resolution No. 84/2024 of the NCN Council of 5 September 2024.
Required documents:
- copy of the PhD diploma,
- academic CV including: (1) education, (2) research achievements including publications and conference communications, (3) accomplishments from scientific research, fellowships, awards, scientific experience, workshops and/or training, participation in research projects, and research internships, and (4) a list of laboratory techniques used,
- motivation letter,
- reference letter from the PhD supervisor and/or current employer confirming relevant skills,
- summary of the PhD thesis,
- other documents relevant for application assessment.
Application deadline and submission:
Please send your application via email to: rekrutacja@pan.olsztyn.pl (Subject line: “Application for Assistant Professor position in OPUS-28 project”).
Contact and additional information: a.waclawik@pan.olsztyn.pl.
The application deadline is September 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CET).
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.
The results will be published on the Institute’s website.
Please include the following consent clause in your CV or in the body of the email, authorising us to process your personal data as part of the recruitment process:
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and
“At the same time, I voluntarily consent to the publication of my personal data specifically my first name and surname, in the recruitment results for the position to which I am applying”.