Director of the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn announces an open call for the position of:

Assistant professor in the Hormonal Action Mechanisms Team

Employment type: full-time position

Place of work: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Hormonal Action Mechanisms Team, ul. Trylińskiego 18, Olsztyn, Poland

Job description:

  • conducting scientific research in the field of reproductive biology of farm animals, with particular emphasis on endocrine, molecular, and epigenetic mechanisms regulating the functions of the uterus, placenta, and ovary, as well as early embryo development in the domestic pig,
  • Conducting research in the area of animal and human reproductive health.

Information about working conditions and career development prospects:

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn is recognized as one of the best research centers in the field of agricultural sciences and is a leading institution in the broadly defined life sciences. Its researchers conduct interdisciplinary research explaining the mechanisms of environmental impact on human quality of life and animal welfare, with a clear focus on reproductive biology and food and nutrition technology.

Participation in the research detailed above will significantly enhance the candidate’s scientific competence in conducting research on the mechanisms regulating mammalian reproduction. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills and competencies in conducting research using in vivo and in vitro models as well as molecular biology techniques, with particular emphasis on transcriptomics and epigenetics.

Expectations:

  • motivation for scientific work,
  • focusing on the implementation and development of research interests,
  • applying for research projects,
  • preparing publications for scientific journals,
  • improving qualifications through participation in specialized training and courses,
  • developing methodological skills in cell and tissue culture, multi-omics analyses and microscopic techniques,
  • expanding the competencies necessary to prepare grant applications and manage projects,
  • domestic and international cooperation and establishing new scientific contacts,
  • communication skills and good work organization.

We offer:

  • stable employment in a renowned scientific unit of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
  • scientific work without the need to conduct classes with students,
  • opportunities for professional development and qualification improvement,
  • access to modern research infrastructure,
  • friendly atmosphere and support of an experienced team.

Candidate Qualification Requirements:

  • PhD in agricultural or related sciences,
  • specialist knowledge in the field of reproductive biology documented in the form of a defended doctoral dissertation, publications from the Philadelphia list and presentation of results at scientific conferences, including:
    • co-authorship of at least 20 scientific publications indexed in the Journal Citation Reports , of which the candidate is the first or corresponding author in at least 8 publications,
    • co-authorship of at least 5 scientific publications in which the supervisor of the candidate’s doctoral dissertation does not appear,
    • active participation in national and international scientific conferences, including at least 5 oral presentations,
  • significant scientific achievements after obtaining a doctoral degree, documented in the form of publications in journals from the Philadelphia list,
  • over 12 months of postdoctoral internship at a renowned foreign research center,
  • acting as a principal investigator in at least two basic research projects related to the topic of farm animal reproduction, financed from external sources (national or international research funding agencies),
  • participation in the implementation of at least 3 projects financed from external sources (national or international research funding agencies), confirmed by co-authorship of scientific publications,
  • experience confirmed by scientific achievements in the field of:
    • conducting research using animal models and in vitro tissue and cell cultures obtained from the reproductive system, including primary cell cultures (endometrium, conceptus trophoblast, placenta and ovary) and cell lines,
    • conducting experiments using the cell transfection method using RNA interference techniques ( siRNA and miRNA mimic / miRNA inhibitor), functional analyses such as cell viability, apoptosis, proliferation, cell cycle, angiogenesis, migration, secretory activity, and oxidative stress,
    • functional analyses such as cell viability, apoptosis, proliferation, cell cycle, angiogenesis, migration, secretory activity, and oxidative stress,
    • knowledge of laboratory techniques related to the analysis of mRNA, microRNA, DNA and protein expression, including RNA- seq and ChIP,
  • skillful use of databases such as STRING, miRBase , miRTarBase , miRWalk , TargetScan , Ensemble genome browser and statistical programs (e.g. GraphPad Prism ),
  • very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written,
  • ability to operate computer and laboratory equipment.

More than welcome:

  • participation in workshops and training courses organized by prestigious international organizations, i.e. European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) and other,
  • popularization activities and activity in scientific life, including reviewing activities for indexed international journals,
  • awards and distinctions for scientific and research work.

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, workshops and/or training, participation in research projects, and (4) a list of laboratory techniques used,
  • motivation letter,
  • reference letters confirming the candidate’s qualifications and competencies,
  • document confirming a research internship abroad,
  • summary of the PhD thesis,
  • certificate of English proficiency (optional),
  • certificate authorizing work with laboratory animals (optional),
  • 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 Hormonal Action Mechanisms Team„).

The application deadline is November 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon, CET).

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. The results will be published on the Institute’s website.

GDPR

In the submitted documents, please include a clause of consent to the processing of personal data by us in the recruitment process:

„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.

Information clause:

  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.
  7. The data provided will not be subject to profiling or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
  8. Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.
Data publikacji: 4.11.2025