Position 1

Impact of Vitamin D on Epigenetic Programming of CD34⁺ Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells

Project: Impact of vitamin D on the epigenetic programming of CD34⁺ hematopoietic progenitor cells derived from human cord blood

Funding: NCN OPUS 27

Principal Investigator: Prof. Carsten Carlberg

Key Responsibilities:

  • Isolation of CD34⁺ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells from cord blood donors for in vitro studies;
  • Preparation of RNA and chromatin libraries for NGS (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIPmentation);
  • Analysis and integration of high-throughput sequencing data.

Position 2

Epigenetic Memory in Immune Cell Responses to Vitamin D

Project: Research on epigenetic memory mechanisms based on the response of human immune cells to vitamin D

Funding: NCN OPUS 25

Principal Investigator: Prof. Carsten Carlberg

Key Responsibilities:

  • Isolation of human immune cells from blood donors for immediate use and cell culture;
  • Preparation of RNA and chromatin libraries for NGS (RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIPmentation);
  • Analysis and integration of high-throughput sequencing data.

Requirements (for both positions)

  • PhD in Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology; Bioinformatics).
  • Proven experience in molecular and/or cell biology techniques.
  • Experience in high-throughput data analysis (omics).
  • Demonstrated scientific achievements, including:
    • Co-authorship of publications indexed in Journal Citation Reports (at least two as first author).
    • Experience in at least one externally funded research project.
    • Research internship(s) abroad.
  • Experience in high-throughput data analysis (omics).
  • Proficiency in methods such as:
    • Cell culture
    • RNA and chromatin isolation
    • NGS library preparation
  • High precision in laboratory techniques (e.g., pipetting).

Additional Skills

  • Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Proactive, organized, and self-driven work ethic.
  • Excellent English skills (spoken and written).
  • Strong scientific writing and presentation abilities.

Recruitment Process

  • Applications will be evaluated according to NCN regulations for research projects.
  • Only online applications will be considered.
  • Top candidates will be invited for an interview (onsite or online).
  • During the interview, candidates will deliver a 10-minute presentation summarizing their PhD work and research interests.
  • Results will be published on the IAR&FR PAS website within 10 days of the final decision.

Required Documents

  • Copy of PhD diploma.
  • Academic CV, including:
    • Education history
    • Research achievements (publications, conference presentations)
    • Fellowships, awards, internships, training, and project participation
    • List of laboratory and computational techniques mastered
  • Motivation letter.
  • Reference letter from PhD supervisor or current employer.
  • Proof of research internship(s) abroad.
  • Summary of the PhD thesis.
  • Any other documents relevant for assessment.

Additional Information

Location: Olsztyn, Poland

Institution: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (IAR&FR PAS)

Start date: Open until filled

Application deadline: October 10, 2025, 23:59 (CET)

Duration: 36 months

Salary: ~PLN 9,700 gross/month

Number of positions: 1 per project

Application method: e-mail

Application address: c.carlberg@pan.olsztyn.pl

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„I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents by the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn with its registered office 10-683 Olsztyn, ul. Trylińskiego 18, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publish the full competition results on the Institute’s website.

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  1. The administrator of personal data processed as part of the recruitment process is the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn with its registered office at 10-683 Olsztyn, ul. Trylińskiego 18, tel. 89 500 32 00, e-mail: institute@pan.olsztyn.pl .
  2. Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at: iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl.
  3. The provided personal data will be processed for the purpose of implementing the current recruitment process and stored until its completion based on the consent given (in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).
  4. The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
  5. The data subject has the right to access his or her personal data, request its rectification or deletion. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resigning from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, she has the right to request restriction of processing in the cases specified in Art. 18 GDPR.
  6. The data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office regarding unlawful processing of his or her personal data. This body will be competent to consider the complaint, however, the right to lodge a complaint only concerns the lawfulness of the processing of personal data and does not concern the recruitment process.
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Data publikacji: 3.09.2025