Career – Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of PAS

Call for Applications: assistant professor in the Molecular Biology of Reproduction Group

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn announces a competition for the position of:

Assistant professor (post- doc position)

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: 36 months,
a salary of approximately PLN 9,700 gross per month,
place of work: ul. Trylińskiego 18, Olsztyn, Poland,
start date: August 2025 (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, 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,
experience, confirmed by scientific achievements, 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), and hormone determination using ELISA,
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,
research internship abroad in a scientific institution,
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 (4) a list of laboratory techniques used,
motivation letter,
reference letter from the PhD supervisor and/or current employer confirming relevant skills,
document confirming a research internship abroad,
summary of the PhD thesis,
other documents relevant for application assessment.

Application deadline and submission:

Please send your application via email to: a.waclawik@pan.olsztyn.pl (Subject line: “Application for Assistant Professor position in OPUS-28 project”).

The application deadline is July 16, 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.

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:

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 .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at: iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.
Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.

Job Advertisement – Specialist or Senior Specialist

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, is seeking a Specialist or Senior Specialist to join the Molecular Biology od Reproduction Team. The successful candidate will act, supporting both research activities and day-to-day lab operations.

Key Responsibilities:

actively participate in ongoing research projects,
coordinate and perform experiments in vitro,
conduct laboratory analyses, including DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and quantification, microscopy and immunohistochemistry analyses, hormone assays,
collecting samples from animals,
oversee laboratory logistics: inventory management, ordering supplies, keeping current documentation, liaising with administration.

Role in the Research Team:

The successful candidate will provide key technical and organizational support for the team, including implementation of designated experimental stages and coordination of selected research tasks. The position requires close cooperation with other researchers and maintaining smooth laboratory operations.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

university degree (MSc or PhD) in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, or related field),
hands-on experience in at least one of the following: molecular biology, animal and human reproduction, isolation and culture of primary cells in vitro, in vivo experiments,
excellent English proficiency (reading scientific literature, communication, documentation),
ability to document and report research results clearly,
responsibility, independence, diligence and precision in completing assigned duties out assigned tasks,
team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.

Highly appreciated:

previous experience in laboratory work,
hands on experience of trancriptomics and bioinformatics methods.

What We Offer:

stable employment at a leading research institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
opportunities for professional development, including participation in trainings on molecular biology methods,
possibility for professional development in the field of reproductive biology, endocrinology, and epigenetics,
a supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment,
access to modern laboratory infrastructure,
optional involvement in scientific publications or project writing (depending on experience),
Benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund (e.g. Multisport).

Terms of Employment:

full-time employment,
salary: depending on experience and qualifications,
expected start date: August 2025.

Required Application Documents:

cover letter,
curriculum vitae (CV),
copy of academic diploma (MSc or PhD),
references or opinion of MSc or PhD promoter,
any other documents relevant to the application.

Deadline and place for submitting documents:

Documents application you should to be submitted by 28 July 2025 at the latest address e-mail: m.cieslik@pan.olsztyn.pl (in the title: specialist/senior specialist at MBR team). Additional information: a.waclawik@pan.olsztyn.pl.

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Job Advertisement – Maternity Leave Cover (Specialist or Senior Specialist)

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, is seeking a Specialist or Senior Specialist (maternity/parental leave cover) to join the Programming of Fertility and Developmental Team. The successful candidate will act, supporting both research activities and day-to-day lab operations.

Key Responsibilities:

actively participate in ongoing research projects,
coordinate and perform animal experiments in collaboration with the animal facility staff,
conduct laboratory analyses, including DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and quantification, microscopy, hormone and cytokine assays,
oversee laboratory logistics: inventory management, ordering supplies, liaising with administration.

Role in the Research Team:

Required Qualifications and Experience:

university degree (MSc or PhD) in life sciences (e.g., biology, biotechnology, or related field),
hands-on experience in at least one of the following: molecular biology, animal reproduction, neurobiology, in vitro cell cultures, in vivo experiments with rodents,
excellent English proficiency (reading scientific literature, communication, documentation),
ability to document and report research results clearly,
strong organizational skills, responsibility, independence,
team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

employment at a leading research institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
opportunity for professional development in the fields of fertility, development, and epigenetics,
a supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment,
access to modern laboratory infrastructure,
optional involvement in scientific publications or project writing (depending on experience).

Terms of Employment:

full-time employment (fixed-term – maternity/parental leave cover),
salary: depending on experience and qualifications,
expected start date: June–July 2025.

Required Application Documents:

cover letter,
curriculum vitae (CV),
copy of academic diploma (MSc or PhD),
references (if available),
any other documents relevant to the application.

Deadline and place for submitting documents:

Documents application you should to be submitted by 20 June 2025 at the latest address e-mail: m.cieslik@pan.olsztyn.pl (in the title: specialist/senior specialist).

After making analysis submitted applications, we will contact you with the chosen ones candidates the purpose to carry out further stages process recruitment.

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Assistant Professor in the Biodiversity Protection Team

The Director of the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn announces recruitment for the position of:

Assistant Professor in the Biodiversity Protection Team

Working time: part-time

Place of work: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Biodiversity Protection Team based in Popielno

Address: Popielno 25, 12-220 Ruciane-Nida

Job description:

conducting scientific research,
applying for research projects,
designing, conducting and analyzing laboratory experiments,
preparation of scientific publications,
cooperation in a research team and individual work,
involvement in educational and promotional activities.

Expectations:

focus on realizing research interests,
motivation for scientific work and self-discipline,
communication skills,
independence, accuracy and flexibility in carrying out tasks,
ability to plan and organize,
higher knowledge of the interactions between wild fauna and the environment, anthropopressure, physiology and behaviour of wild mammals in Poland – a necessary condition.

Candidate qualification requirements:

a doctoral degree in agricultural, biological, veterinary, forestry or related sciences,
documented experience in analytical work on biological material of animal origin,
completing a scientific internship,
contractor in at least one research project financed from external funds,
documented scientific career:
- participation in national and international conferences,
- first author of at least 2 scientific publications from the Philadelphia list,
good knowledge of English, spoken and written.

Required experience in:

preparation of animal tissues and organs,
molecular biology techniques,
histological techniques,
operating microscopes,
knowledge of statistical programs,
an additional advantage would be the ability to conduct cell cultures and handling publicly available databases for processing proteomic and/or transcriptomic data.

Perspectives:

working in a close-knit team, in an atmosphere focused on support,
work aimed at achieving ambitious results,
scientific work without the need to conduct classes with students,
technical, administrative and organizational support,
the opportunity to engage in activities popularizing science,
motivation in the form of participation in scientific conferences, courses and training.

We offer:

employment based on an employment contract, work on working days, with the possibility of task-based work in the case of specific experience and remote work,
the opportunity for professional development and improvement of qualifications,
the possibility of personal development through internal trainings,
access to the English language learning platform,
co-financing for sports and cultural activities (e.g. Multisport, tickets for artistic events).

Required documents:

copy of the doctoral diploma,
cover letter,
a scientific curriculum vitae with a list of publications, conferences and other achievements,
a letter of reference confirming your skills,
other documents which, in the Candidate’s opinion, are important for considering his/her candidacy.

Applications for the competition should be sent by 1 September 2025, 3:00 p.m. to the following e-mail address: m.cieslik@pan.olsztyn.pl (please enter „BPT Assistant Professor application” in the title of the message).

The Institute reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Please include in your documentation a clause of consent to the processing of personal data by us in the recruitment process:

Information clause:

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 .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at: iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.
Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.

Competition for the position:

Specialist / Senior Specialist in the Research Team entitled „Personalized diagnostics of vascular endothelium in oncological therapy; towards modern vasculo-oncology” (acronym: ADEVASCO) financed by the Polish Science Fund.

Place of work:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn,
street Trylińskiego 18,
Bioelectroanalytics Team.

Scope of tasks:

conducting research related to the development of an electrochemical aptasensor for detecting biomarkers of vascular endothelial dysfunction induced by anticancer treatment.

Role in the Team:

The person employed in this position will assume the role of a Technical support/PhD Student as described in the project proposal. The role of the Employee will involve responsibility for specific stages of the research work, coordination of certain experiments, and supporting the methodology.

Requirements for candidate qualifications and experience:

master’s degree in chemical or biological sciences or related fields,
good knowledge of English, spoken and written,
ability to prepare reports and present the results of scientific work,
motivation for scientific work,
communication skills and very good work organization,
ability to work independently and in a team.

Type of contract, period, scope of commitment, financial conditions:

Employment contract, full time,
Employment for 58 months,
Salary PLN 7,000 – PLN 10,000 gross (depending on experience),
Position opening date: February 2025.

Working conditions:

undertaking education at the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School,
work on working days, with the possibility of task-based work in the case of specific experiments, also at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow,
The candidate will be required to comply with the non-competition rules in accordance with the WIB program guidelines.

Required documents:

copy of higher education diploma,
CV,
cover letter,
references (if the candidate has any).

Application method:

Entries for the competition should be sent to the following email address: i.grabowska@pan.olsztyn.pl,
Deadline for submitting documents: February 12, 2025,
Estimated recruitment result date: 20.02.2025.

After initial analysis of the submitted applications, we will contact selected candidates to conduct further stages of the recruitment process.

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn complies with the provisions of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (OTMR).

Any person who feels aggrieved due to the manner in which recruitment and competitive selection were conducted should first file a complaint in writing to the Head of the HR and Payroll Department within 2 weeks of the announcement of the completion of the recruitment process. E-mail address: j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl;

The complaint should specify the name of the position for which the competition was held, as well as a detailed description of the stage of the recruitment process in relation to which the comments are presented. The complainant should clearly present his position and justify it.

In your CV, please include a clause of consent to our processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

Information clause:

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 .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at: iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.
Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.

Ph.D. student

1 Ph.D. student – Research on the impact of vitamin D on the epigenetic programming of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells derived from human cord blood

Organisation:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research Polish Academy of Sciences

Department:

Nutrigenomics Team

Research Field:

Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Technology » Biotechnology

Researcher Profile:

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country:

Poland

App. Deadline:

17 Feb 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Offer Description

The Institute of Animal Reproduction invites applications for a PhD student position supervised by Prof. Carsten Carlberg on the project (NCN OPUS27) „Impact of vitamin D on the epigenetic programming of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells derived from human cord blood.” Applicants must hold an MSc in Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology) with experience in molecular and cell biology, high-throughput ‘omics data analysis, and laboratory techniques such as cell culture, RNA isolation, and RNA-seq library preparation. Candidates should demonstrate scientific achievements, including publications, awards, or research project contributions, alongside strong organizational and communication skills in English. The ideal candidate is motivated, proactive, and eager to work in an international, multidisciplinary team exploring cutting-edge epigenetics research.

Where to apply

E-mail: m.cieslik@pan.olsztyn.pl

Skills/Qualifications

Master Degree (MSc) in Biosciences (Biology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology);
Experience in molecular and/or cell biology;
Experience with analysis of high-throughput ‘omics data;
Scientific achievements, including publications in renowned scientific journals;
Achievements resulting from:
- conducting scientific research,
- scholarships,
- awards, workshops and scientific training,
- participation in research projects.Precise pipetting;
Proficiency in carrying out methods like:
Cell culture;
RNA isolation;
Library preparation for RNA-seq.

Specific Requirements

High motivation to work in an international team;
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with the multidisciplinary cohort of researchers;
Proactive, motivated, showing initiative;
Good work organization;
Fluency in English in writing and speaking;
Good writing and presentation skills.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Benefits

Duration of the scholarship: 48 months,
Scholarship amount: 4 700 PLN gross (5 400 PLN gross after 2 years), to be supplemented by additional funds to some 6500 PLN gross ,
Date of position opening: March 1st, 2025,
Number of positions: 1.

Eligibility criteria

Master’s degree in required field;
Full documentation sent on time;
English proficiency.

Selection process

Applications will be assessed in accordance with the criteria set out in the regulations for awarding research scholarships in research projects financed by the National Science Center (Poland);
Only on-line applications will be considered;
Candidates evaluated with the highest score will be invited to an actual interview, which will take place face-to-face or online;
During the interview, the candidate will be asked to deliver a 10-minute speech. presenting his/her Master thesis and research interests;
Final results of the recruitment will be published on IAR&FR PAS webpage within 10 days after final decision.

Additional comments

In your CV, please include a clause of consent to our processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

Information clause:

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 .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at: iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.
Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.

Good luck!

Postdoc in Nutrigenomics

1 Postdoc in Nutrigenomics – Research on the impact of vitamin D on the epigenetic programming of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells derived from human cord blood

Organisation:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research Polish Academy of Sciences

Department:

Nutrigenomics Team

Research Field:

Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences
Technology » Biotechnology

Researcher Profile:

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country:

Poland

App. Deadline:

17 Feb 2025 – 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Offer Description

We are inviting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our Nutrigenomics Team in a project led by Prof. Carsten Carlberg. This research will investigate the impact of vitamin D on the epigenetic programming of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells derived from human cord blood (NCN OPUS27 Grant).

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

Dive deep into molecular research: Study how vitamin D impacts gene regulation and epigenetics,
Collaborate: Work within a multidisciplinary team focused on nutrigenomics, immunology, and cancer research,
Publish impactful research:

Where to apply

E-mail: m.cieslik@pan.olsztyn.pl

Skills/Qualifications

PhD in Biosciences (Biology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology),
High motivation to work in an international team,
Ability to work independently,
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with the multidisciplinary cohort of researchers,
Proactive, motivated, showing initiative to move projects forward,
Good work organization,
Independently design and conduct high-quality research experiments under the supervisor’s guidance,
Analyze data, create high quality figures and draft manuscripts for publication,
Fluency in English in speaking and writing,
Good writing and presentation skills.

Specific Requirements

Knowledge in molecular biology methods, in particularly RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and/or ChIP-seq,
Experience with cell culture, ideally isolation and culture of stem cells,
Track record of publications.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Benefits

Duration of employment: 48 months,
Salary: c.a. 9 500 PLN gross per month,
Date of position opening: March 1st, 2025,
Number of positions: 1.

Eligibility criteria

Academic Qualifications:
- PhD or Equivalent in a relevant field;
- Relevant Research Area;
Research Experience:
- Publication Record;
- Methodological Expertise;
- Collaborative Projects;
Skills and Competencies:
- Technical Proficiency;
- Analytical Thinking;
- Communication Skills;
- Project Management;
Alignment with Research Goals:
- Interest in the Topic;
- Future Goals;
Recommendations:
- References.

Selection process

Application Submission: Submit your documentation;
Review: Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated on their qualifications and experience;
Interview: Selected applicants will be invited for an interview to discuss their research background;
Final Decision: Successful candidates will receive an offer and guidance on the next steps.

Additional comments

In your CV, please include a clause of consent to our processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

Information clause:

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 .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at: iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.
Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.

Note: Any person who feels aggrieved by the manner of recruitment and selection process should first submit a written complaint to the Head of HR and Payroll Department (j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl), within two weeks (14 days) of announcing the completion of the recruitment process. The complaint should specify the name of the position for which the competition was conducted, as well as a detailed description of the stage of the recruitment process, in relation to which comments are submitted.

Good luck!

Assistant Professor in Bioelectroanalytics Team

The Director of the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences announces an open competition for the full-time position of:

Assistant Professor in Bioelectroanalytics Team

Job description:

conducting research related to the use of bioreceptors, such as ssDNA, ssRNA, antibodies or aptamers, for the development of new analytical platforms and systems that are used to construct electrochemical (bio)sensors for food analysis and medical diagnostics,
preparing manuscripts for scientific publications,
applying for research projects.

Expectations:

motivation for scientific work,
communication skills and very good work organization,
ability to work independently and in a team.

Candidate’s qualifications and experience:

Ph.D. in the discipline of biological sciences,
knowledge of molecular biology methods and basics of bioinformatics analysis,
knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization programs,
documented scientific achievements,
documented participation in scientific conferences.

Additional skills:

very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written,
ability to prepare reports and present the results of scientific works,
completed scientific internship.

Working conditions:

Place of work: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Bioelectroanalytics Team,

Address: ul. Trylińskiego 18, 10-683 Olszytn,

Basic salary: PLN 6,850

Additional information: work on weekdays, with the possibility of task-based work in the case of specific experiences.

Perspectives:

work in a team focused on innovative projects,
opportunity to acquire new competences and improve qualifications,
participation in activities aimed at popularizing science.

Required documents:

copy of a diploma of higher education and obtaining a doctoral degree,
CV,
cover letter,
references (if the candidate has any).

Entries for the competition should be sent to the following e-mail address: j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl or to the following address:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
Human Resources Department
Trylińskiego 18
10-683 Olsztyn

The deadline for submitting documents is 11/01/2025 at 12:00.

After initial analysis of the submitted applications, we will contact selected candidates to conduct further stages of the recruitment process.

E-mail address: j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl.

In your CV, please include a clause of consent to our processing of personal data 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 at 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publish the full competition results on the Institute’s website.

Information clause:

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 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, tel. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: institute@pan.olsztyn.pl .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.
Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.

Assistant Professor in the Regenerative Biology Team

The Director of the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences announces an open competition for the full-time position of:

Assistant Professor in the Regenerative Biology Team

Job description:

conducting scientific research and applying for research projects,
designing, conducting and analyzing laboratory experiments,
preparation of scientific publications,
cooperation in a research team and individual work.

We expect:

focusing on realizing research interests,
motivation for scientific work,
communication skills and good work organization,
specialist knowledge of the physiology and function of the skin is a necessary condition.

Candidate qualification requirements:

a doctoral degree in agricultural, biological, veterinary or related sciences,
documented experience in working with laboratory animals ( Pollas ) – pig, mouse,
postdoc type research internship,
contractor in at least one research project financed from external funds,
documented scientific career:
- participation in national and international conferences,
- first author of at least 2 scientific publications from the Philadelphia list,
fluent knowledge of English, spoken and written,
references regarding experience in scientific and research work will be an additional asset.

Required experience in:

conducting cell cultures of primary cells and cell lines both in monolayer and coculture,
work with viral vectors (adenovirus, lentivirus),
molecular biology techniques (Western blot , RTq-PCR, Fluorescence in situ hybridization),
histological techniques (immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent staining),
operation of microscopes (fluorescent and confocal) and software for processing and analyzing microscopic images (CellSens , ImageJ),
knowledge of statistical programs,
an additional advantage will be the ability to use publicly available databases for processing proteomic or transcriptomic data.

Working conditions:

Place of work: Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Regenerative Biology Team,

Address: ul. Trylińskiego 18, 10-683 Olszytn,

Salary: PLN 6,850 gross,

Additional information: work on weekdays, with the possibility of task-based work in the case of specific experiences.

Perspectives:

working in a close-knit team, in an atmosphere focused on support,
work aimed at achieving ambitious results,
scientific work without the need to conduct classes with students,
technical, administrative and organizational support,
the opportunity to engage in activities popularizing science,
motivation in the form of participation in scientific conferences, courses and scientific training.

Required documents:

copy of the doctoral diploma,
cover letter,
scientific curriculum vitae with a list of publications, conferences and other achievements;
letter of reference confirming skills,
Other documents which, in the Candidate’s opinion, are important for considering his/her Candidacy.

Entries for the competition should be sent to the following e-mail address: j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl or to the following address:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences,
Human Resources Department
Tuwima 10,
10-748 Olsztyn

The deadline for submitting documents is 23/12/2024 at 12:00.

After initial analysis of the submitted applications, we will contact selected candidates to conduct further stages of the recruitment process.

E-mail address: j.papurzynska@pan.olsztyn.pl.

In your CV, please include a clause of consent to our processing of personal data 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 at 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publish the full competition results on the Institute’s website.

Information clause:

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 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, tel. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: institute@pan.olsztyn.pl .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.
Providing the data contained in the recruitment documents is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition for participating in the recruitment process.

Competition for the position:

Specialist / Senior Specialist in the Research Team entitled” Personalized diagnostics of vascular endothelium in oncological therapy; towards modern vasculo-oncology” (acronym: ADEVASCO) financed by the Polish Science Fund

Place of work:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn,
street Trylińskiego 18,
Bioelectroanalytics Team.

Scope of tasks:

conducting research related to the development of an electrochemical aptasensor for detecting biomarkers of vascular endothelial dysfunction induced by anticancer treatment

Role in the Team:

Requirements for candidate qualifications and experience :

master’s degree/doctoral degree in chemical or biological sciences or related fields,
knowledge of electroanalytical methods of analysis, especially voltammetric ones,
knowledge and experience in the construction of (bio)electrochemical sensors,
documented scientific achievements.

Additional requirements :

good knowledge of English, spoken and written,
ability to prepare reports and present the results of scientific work,
motivation for scientific work,
communication skills and very good work organization,
ability to work independently and in a team.

Type of contract, period, scope of commitment, financial conditions :

Employment contract, full time,
Employment for 60 months,
Salary PLN 7,000 – PLN 10,000 gross (depending on experience),
Position opening date: January 2025.

Working conditions :

work on working days, with the possibility of task-based work in the case of specific experiments, also at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow,
The candidate will be required to comply with the non-competition rules in accordance with the WIB program guidelines.

Required documents :

copy of higher education diploma/PhD degree,
CV,
cover letter,
references (if the candidate has any).

Application method:

Entries for the competition should be sent to the following email address: i.grabowska@pan.olsztyn.pl,
Deadline for submitting documents: December 6, 2024,
Estimated recruitment result date: 12.12.2024.

After initial analysis of the submitted applications, we will contact selected candidates to conduct further stages of the recruitment process.

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In your CV, please include a clause of consent to our processing of personal data 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 at 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publish the full competition results on the Institute’s website.

Information clause:

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 10-748 Olsztyn ul. Tuwima 10, tel. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: institute@pan.olsztyn.pl .
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
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).
The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
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.
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.
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.

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