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 (Postdoctoral Researcher) in the Programming of Fertility and Development Team

Employment type: full-time position

Place of work: InLife Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Programming of Fertility and Development Team, ul. Trylińskiego 18, Olsztyn, Poland

Job description:

  • Conducting scientific research in reproductive biology, with a particular focus on processes associated with embryo implantation,
  • Designing, planning, and performing experiments, focusing work with primary mammalian cell cultures,
  • preparing and submitting applications for national and international research grants (e.g., NCN, NAWA, Horizon Europe),
  • participating in ongoing research projects carried out within the team,
  • preparing scientific publications,
  • representing the Institute at national and international conferences,
  • collaborating within the research team as well as conducting independent research,
  • mentoring junior researchers and PhD students,
  • participating in educational and outreach activities (workshops, public events, meetings with students).

Qualification requirements:

  • PhD degree in biology, medical, veterinary or related sciences,
  • base salary from PLN 7,120.00 to PLN 7,800.00,
  • scientific achievements confirmed by publications in journals indexed in Web of Science or equivalent databases,
  • completion of a research internship in a foreign research institution,
  • participation in at least one externally funded research project,
  • research experience in reproductive biology, confirmed by publications and conference presentations,
  • experience working with animal models (experience with porcine models would be an advantage),
  • advanced knowledge of protocols for in vitro culture of primary cells and the ability to apply them in practice,
  • excellent knowledge of advanced confocal fluorescence microscopy techniques (e.g., structured illumination microscopy, SIM),
  • ability to design and perform experiments using molecular biology (e.g., RNA-seq, real-time PCR),
  • proficiency in bioinformatic and statistical software,
  • very good command of English (spoken and written), enabling preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentation of results at international conferences,
  • laboratory animal handling authorization (certificate) will be an asset.

We offer:

  • employment in a renowned research institution of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
  • a friendly and collaborative working environment within an experienced interdisciplinary team,
  • professional administrative support in project management,
  • opportunities for professional and scientific development, including participation in international conferences and training,
  • access to modern research infrastructure and bioinformatics facilities,
  • access to the Institute’s social benefits (Social Benefit Fund), possibility to join group insurance on preferential terms, and co-financing of a MultiSport card.

Required documents:

  • academic CV with a list of publications and achievements,
  • motivation letter,
  • copy of PhD diploma,
  • reference letters confirming the candidate’s qualifications and competencies,
  • certificate of English proficiency (optional),
  • certificate authorizing work with laboratory animals (optional),
  • other documents that may be relevant to the assessment of the application.

Application deadline and submission:

Applications should be sent by November 12, 2026 to the following e-mail address: rekrutacja@pan.olsztyn.pl, with the subject line: “Assistant Professor PFDT”.

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:

  1. the right of access to your data;
  2. the right to rectification (correction) of your personal data;
  3. the right to restriction of processing of personal data;
  4. the right to erasure of personal data (in respect of data processed on the basis of consent);
  5. 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/)
  6. 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.

Data publikacji: 22.10.2026