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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:

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 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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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:

„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.
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.

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