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.
Deadline and method of application:
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:
„Pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) and Article 9(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), in conjunction with Articles 221a and 221b of the Act of 26 June 1974 – the Labour Code, I consent to the processing of the personal data contained in the application documents submitted by the data controller (the employer) for purposes related to recruitment”
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”.
Information on the processing of personal data
Who is the data controller for your personal data?
InLife Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
ul. Trylińskiego 18, 10-683 Olsztyn,
NIP 739-05-04-515, REGON 001289340,
tel. +48 89 500 32 00,
email: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl
Who acts as the Data Protection Officer?
Tomasz Trzciałkowski
iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl
For what purpose does the data controller process personal data, and what is the legal basis for such processing?
A job applicant’s personal data – to the extent specified in labour law – will be processed for the purpose of conducting the current recruitment process (Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR), whilst other data falling outside this scope will be processed on the basis of consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR), which may be withdrawn at any time.
The legal basis for data processing is labour law: Articles 22[1] and 22[1a] of the Act of 26 June 1974 – the Labour Code.
What are the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party?
In the context of recruitment, there is no legitimate interest on the part of the controller.
Are there any recipients of personal data? What are the categories of recipients?
The recipients of candidates’ personal data will be entities authorised by law or processors acting on behalf of the data controller under a contract, including, amongst others: law firms and companies providing legal advisory services, as well as entities providing IT services to the data controller.
Does the data controller transfer personal data to a third country or an international organisation?
No. The data controller processes personal data solely within the EEA.
For how long will personal data be stored?
The candidate’s personal data collected during the current recruitment process will be stored until the end of the recruitment process and then deleted, unless the candidate is appointed.
What rights do you have under the GDPR?
You have the following rights:
- the right of access to your data;
- the right to rectification (correction) of your personal data;
- the right to restriction of processing of personal data;
- the right to erasure of personal data (in respect of data processed on the basis of consent);
- the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) (in the form and in accordance with the rules set out on the Office’s website at: https://uodo.gov.pl/)
- the right to data portability (in respect of data processed on the basis of consent).
Do you have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your data?
Yes. Consent given voluntarily may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of that consent prior to its withdrawal.
Where can you lodge a complaint?
If you consider that the data controller is not complying with the provisions of the GDPR, you may lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority. In Poland, this is the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection. Detailed information on the procedure and method for lodging a complaint can be found on the Office for Personal Data Protection’s website (https://uodo.gov.pl/) and at the Data Protection Officer’s contact point.
Is the provision of personal data a statutory or contractual requirement, or a condition for entering into a contract, and are you obliged to provide it, and what are the possible consequences of not providing the data?
The provision of your personal data to the extent specified in Article 22[1] of the Labour Code is necessary in order to participate in the recruitment process. Refusal to provide such data will result in you being unable to take part in the recruitment process. The provision of any other data is voluntary.
Is personal data used for automated decision-making or profiling?
Personal data is not subject to profiling nor is it used for automated decision-making.
