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Institute’s PhD students with PRELUDIUM 22 grants

PRELUDIUM is a competition of the National Science Centre for research projects for people without doctoral degrees. Among the winners of the 22nd edition of the competition are Anna Wójtowicz and Ewelina Żebrowska, PhD students of Dr Anna Szóstek-Mioduchowska from the Department of Team of Reproductive Pathology and Translational Medicine at our Institute, who, thanks to the grant, will extend their research into fertility disorders in mares, resulting in severe losses in the horse breeding industry.

Grant-winning projects:

Building blocks and energy carriers in the course of mare endometrial fibrosis – identification of metabolic changes and the effect of inflammatory mediators

Project leader: Anna Wójtowicz

Research supervisor: Dr Anna Szóstek-Mioduchowska

Grant: PLN 140 000

The objective of this research project is to investigate the metabolic changes occurring in the mare

endometrium during the development of fibrosis. We aim to identify alterations in the metabolome

profile at each stage of fibrosis and understand the impact of inflammatory mediators, such as IL-4

and IL-13 on the metabolic state of mare endometrial fibroblasts and the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

The effect of macrophages on the miRNA expression profile in equine endometrial fibroblasts

Project leader: Ewelina Żebrowska

Research supervisor: Dr Anna Szóstek-Mioduchowska

Grant: PLN 209 960

The research team hypothesized that paracrine factors secreted by activated Mϕ1 and Mϕ2a induce changes in the miRNA profile in equine endometrial fibroblasts and their effect differs between Mϕ1 and Mϕ2a via secreted mediators. This project aims to investigate the effect of different types of Mϕs on miRNA profile in equine endometrial fibroblast in processes associated with the development of endometrosis.

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Institute researchers with OPUS 25 grants

OPUS 25 is a competition of the National Science Centre aimed at financing basic research carried out as part of research projects by scientists at all stages of their scientific career. Among the grantees of the 25th edition of the competition are scientists of the IAR&FR PAS, who, thanks to the grants, will investigate the epigenetic memory of immune cells and the influence of diet on wound healing.

Grant-winning projects:

The effect of Western diet modified with vegetable oils on the healing process of skin wounds in mice

Poject Leader: dr Joanna Wiśniewska

Grant: PLN 3 495 898

The aim of the project is to show that changing eating habits by partial substitution of dietary animal fat by plant oils improves skin wound healing by reducing pro-inflammatory effect of WD and restoring skin ability to heal wounds via repair (scarring). Additionally, a comparative analysis of the effect on skin between diet rich in rapeseed and palm oil will be performed. To achieve our goal, experimental mice will be fed modified versions of laboratory animal WD in which 50% of the animal fat content will be replaced with rapeseed or palm oil, and standard WD (control). In post-injured skin samples collected from animals at the inflammatory and remodeling phase of wound healing, we will determine: (a) macrophage phenotype and their functional features, (b) inflammatory markers expression, (c) markers of reparative healing. In the in vitro experiments there will be investigated the mechanism underlying the effect of diet on interactions between macrophages and dermal fibroblasts, and the role of the CD36 (FA transporter) and Wnt/β-catenin pathway in establishing these interactions. Single cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) and chromatin profiling (scATACseq) will provide detailed molecular – level information on the impact of diet on intact and post-injured skin cell populations.

Investigating the mechanisms of epigenetic memory at the example of the responsiveness of human immune cells to vitamin D

Project leader: prof. Carsten Carlberg

Grant: PLN 3 371 280

The effects of vitamin D on the epigenome of immune cells and their functional response in terms of gene activity (transcriptome) will be measured by a series of so-called next generation sequencing methods. The data will be analyzed by bioinformatic methods and used to build mechanistic in silico models of vitamin D’s function in immune cells. We expect to observe responses of the epigenome and transcriptome of immune cells to vitamin D that are found in all study participants as well as individual-specific responses. This will allow us to understand the molecular basis of individual differences in the response to vitamin D, referred to as the vitamin D response index. As a consequence, we will be able to provide more personalized advices for vitamin D supplementation, in order to obtain optimized health benefits in terms of a well-functioning immune system.

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Unknown parental influence on offspring quality in perch

Fish eggs are among the largest sex cells in the vertebrate world, but the processes and mechanisms within them are not yet fully known. In perch, one of the unknowns is the influence of factors from the parents on the quality of the offspring – the larvae. The answer is being sought by scientists from the Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology of our Institute.

– We know little about parental influence on offspring quality in most domesticated fish species. In the case of perch, no such data are available at all. Therefore, we are looking for an answer to the question of what factors on the part of the female and/or the male make one fish of their offspring qualitatively better and the other worse – explains study leader Dr Daniel Żarski from the Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology of the IAR&FR PAS in Olsztyn.

„PACKAGE” WITH A SET OF EXPERIENCES

Key to understanding these factors is the study of eggs and larvae at the molecular level. Fish eggs are some of the largest sex cells in the vertebrate world – they have a lot of different kinds of molecules in them, including a lot of spare material (mainly in the form of fats and proteins), which allows the fish larvae to continue to develop for some time after hatching. This is because fish in our climatic zone spawn and in most cases abandon their eggs (there is no gestation stage as in mammals or egg-laying as in birds), so such a cell, in order to develop on its own, must be adequately protected and supplied „for the immediate future”.

As in any other cell, there are a number of different molecules in the egg besides the DNA itself. – We looked specifically at the mRNA, where there is encoded information that the mother wants to pass on to her offspring – a set of experiences from a whole year, such as the stress she has experienced or interactions with other fish or predators. All this information is passed on by the mother to the egg so that the offspring, at least initially, are prepared for the problems they may encounter. We call this non-genetic inheritance – says the fish reproductive scientist.

This information is easily modifiable – the mother 'updates’ it every year on the occasion of each reproduction.
– Among other things, precisely because of the factors to which the female has been exposed recently, one year her offspring will be of better quality and the next year they may be of worse quality – adds Daniel Żarski.

Such factors that determine the quality of the offspring – here understood as the ability of the larvae to hatch and to adapt to the rearing conditions – are numerous. Not only on the part of the mother, but also on the part of the father, and they are still not fully known.

ON THE HALFWAY

Daniel Żarski’s team is working on solving this issue, conducting research as part of the project entitled 'Transcriptomic and zootechnical analysis of parental influence on offspring quality in perch, Perca fluviatilis’, funded by the National Science Centre (NCN).

We are halfway through the project. We have already carried out 4 of the 6 planned experiments (plus one additional one), and we have to remember that under our climate conditions we are able to carry out reproductive studies on perch only once a year – in spring, when the fish are spawning. One of the biggest challenges so far has been to carry out an experiment comparing two extremely different phenotypes, i.e. larvae from wild, domesticated fish and their crosses. We are now analysing the collected data, the preliminary results of which seem very promising – the scientist points out.

The researchers still have an experiment ahead of them which is expected to help decipher what causes twin offspring to have different growth potential and, as a result, to be of different sizes.

– Our project is not based on specific hypotheses, but is an exploratory project. In other words, we are trying to understand these mechanisms that we observe, rather than 'squeezing them’ into a top-down framework – emphasises Daniel Żarski.

The project started in 2021 and will last until 2026. The amount of funding is more than PLN 2.8 million. IAR&FR’s partner in the project is the Stanisław Sakowicz Inland Fisheries Institute in Olsztyn.

OBJECTIVE: TO SET THE STANDARDS

According to Daniel Żarski, the knowledge gained through the project’s research will not only contribute to the advancement of science on the topic of perch fish reproduction and larviculture, but may also find applications in aquaculture in the future.

– Perch are the right species to study for several reasons: they are much larger than typical model fish, they have high fecundity, they are a young species phylogenetically, and they have a large and growing breeding potential. Therefore, our overarching goal is to set some standards for creating selection criteria, always much needed by breeders,” explains Daniel Żarski.

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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor at the Department of Biodiversity Protection

Position: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (depending on qualifications)

Place of work: Department of Biodiversity Protection in Popielno

Address details of the Department’s headquarters:

Popielno 25, 12-220 Ruciane-Nida
(53.751075790835806, 21.627480068526207)

Working time: full time

Expectations:

  • targeting research interests,
  • applying scientific research projects and developing publications with IF articles,
  • developing methodological skills in biochemical, microbiological, molecular biology analyses,
  • communicativeness and good work organization

Research profile of the Department of Biodiversity Protection, indicating the scientific research in which the candidate would participate:

  • behavior of free-living fauna,
  • genetic diversity of free-living animals,
  • biotechniques of mammalian reproduction,
  • relationships between nutrition and animal welfare,
  • anthropopressure and epigenetic changes affecting the welfare of free-living animals,
  • preservation and tissue banking,
  • the potential of wild game as a meat raw material,
  • use of in vitro models and molecular biology techniques for biodiversity conservation research.

Candidate qualification requirements:

  • knowledge of animal physiology, biochemistry,
  • master’s degree (assistant Professor) or doctoral degree (Associate Professor) in agricultural, biological, veterinary or related sciences,
  • proven in own research (in the form of a master’s/doctoral thesis, Philadelphia-listed publications, and presentations of results at scientific conferences) knowledge of animal biology and behavior,
  • experience in the application of molecular biology methods and microscopic techniques and computer analysis of results, especially ELISA, Real Time PCR will be an additional advantage,
  • participation in research projects (Associate Professor),
  • participation in scientific conferences (Associate Professor),
  • good English level knowledge, knowledge of another foreign language will be an additional advantage,
  • practical ability to drive a passenger car (category B, at least 2 years),
  • courses, training and practical skills related to working with animals and in the laboratory will be an advantage,
  • references on your experience in scientific and analytical work will be an additional advantage.

Working conditions:

Basic salary:

  • Assistant: PLN 4300 gross per month
  • Assistant Professor: 5300 PLN gross per month

Working days, with the possibility of task work when specific experiences are carried out. There is a possibility of additional employment in external projects.

Prospects:

  • working in a close-knit team, open to innovative ideas and teamwork,
  • opportunity to engage in activities that popularize science,
  • work focused on achieving ambitious results,
  • evaluation of achievements at periodic team meetings, in a support-oriented atmosphere,
  • motivation in the form of participation in scientific conferences.

Required documents:

  • a copy of a graduate degree (Assistant Professor) or a doctoral degree (Associate Professor),
  • an indication of the convergence of scientific achievements with the research profile of the Department in the form of a master’s thesis/doctoral dissertation and/or publication from the Philadelphia list and/or presentation of results at scientific conferences
  • CV,
  • cover letter,
  • references (if the candidate has any).

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

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

The deadline for submission of documents is February, 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm.

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Microbiology workshops with Food Educators

The use of yeast in the food industry, learning about and testing methods for examining milk, counting bacteria, preparing microscope slides – the laboratories of the Division of Food Science of the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences opened their doors to secondary school students from Olsztyn.

How do you get young people interested in food to help them shape informed consumer attitudes, develop critical thinking, and present exciting career opportunities in the agri-food sector that will lead to an active transformation of the food system in the future? Preferably from the practical side, as secondary school students found out during the Microbiology workshops with Food Educators.

The meeting started with an introduction to microbiology and the yeast 'strongmen’. Marzena Lenkiewicz from the Microbiology Laboratory of the IAR&FR PAS talked about these remarkable microorganisms and their use in the food industry. After the theoretical part, students continued in the laboratories, where they learnt about food safety and milk testing methods, conducted tests on their own, prepared microscope slides and counted bacteria.

– We are happy to show young people the world of science. Perhaps they will choose a career in science (…) Thank you very much for the opportunity to show the whole institute and for the workshop – concludes Ewa Stanisławska-Lepko, a teacher from the Wisława Szymborska Group of Catering and Food Schools in Olsztyn.

Food Educators is a programme of the European Knowledge and Education Community for Food (EIT Food), which creates and disseminates the materials essential to teach young people about healthy and sustainable eating habits. It enables the youngest consumers to make choices that are good for both them and the environment. Food Educators is also about promoting interesting career paths throughout the food supply chain and encouraging adepts to enter the agri-food sector. Join the international network at www.foodeducators.eu
















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Meatless Monday with Food Educators

Spaghetti bolognese, burgers, scrambled eggs, smoothies – these are dishes that are quite popular in a teenager’s diet. Is it possible to prepare them in such a way that they are delicious, easy to prepare, healthy and 100% plant-based? The Institute’s experts in the EIT Food 'Food Educators’ project have shown that it is!

Meatless Monday is a worldwide campaign encouraging consumers to reduce their meat consumption – for their own health and for care of the planet. The name of the campaign suggests that the challenge to reduce meat and zoonotic products should start by eliminating meat from our diet for at least one day a week.

While information campaigns outline the topic, a more effective method of supporting a change in consumer habits, especially for young people, is practical action. The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, as part of the 'Food Educators’ project, organised a cooking workshop for secondary school students from Olsztyn.

During the event, students learnt about the idea of Meatless Monday, explored conscious consumer attitudes with experts, including dealing with food labels and food packaging, and then stepped into the workshop kitchen, where they learnt about plant-based alternatives to their favourite dishes under the guidance of a chef. The event culminated with a shared meal and space to share their experiences.

– Meatless Monday is a great action that can be successfully incorporated into school canteens. Importantly, the students respond to the idea very enthusiastically! – the organisers conclude.

Food Educators is a programme of the European Knowledge and Education Community for Food (EIT Food), which creates and disseminates the materials essential to teach young people about healthy and sustainable eating habits. It enables the youngest consumers to make choices that are good for both them and the environment. Food Educators is also about promoting interesting career paths throughout the food supply chain and encouraging adepts to enter the agri-food sector. Join the international network at www.foodeducators.eu














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New idea for research demonstrating effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation

A new idea for research demonstrating the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation has been developed by researchers from the ERA Chair WELCOME2 nutrigenomics team. They propose to divide patients into three groups according to the degree of response of the body to vitamin D, based on measuring the expression (response) of specific genes to the vitamin.

– Measuring vitamin D levels in the body alone is not an effective way to determine whether we have enough vitamin D. It is crucial to take into account the individual level of the body’s response to this vitamin by measuring the expression of specific genes. Only such an approach will give a reliable result as to whether vitamin D supplementation has the intended effect – explains Dr Emilia Gospodarska of the Nutrigenomics team of the IAR&FR PAS in Olsztyn.

Publication on this topic has just been published in the journal „Nutrients”.

Changing the approach

Emilia Gospodarska explains that current blood tests to determine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation are not well designed.

– These tests are designed along the lines of therapeutic drug tests, not a nutritional compound such as vitamin D. Measuring the difference between a level of zero, that is, without administration of the drug, and then after a time when the drug has been taken, does not work for vitamin D. One reason for this is that, after all, everyone already has a certain level of this vitamin; it is never zero. Furthermore, people differ in their response to vitamin D. Our doubts have been confirmed by recent long-term studies (RCTs – randomised controlled trials) on a large scale (up to 25,000 participants) to evaluate the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in preventing the development of a number of diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer, which did not provide any statistically significant results – the researcher emphasises.

A team of nutrigenomics experts from Olsztyn (nutrigenomics is the science that studies the effect of nutrients on the expression of genes, among others, responsible for health) has therefore proposed a paradigm shift.

The core of their idea is to move away from measuring vitamin D levels alone to studying the body’s response to the vitamin – based on the expression levels of specific genes, which are markers, or determinants, of this action.

Currently, scientists are looking for the best ones to study from a wide range of genes – potential markers. Bioinformaticians are involved in the work.

Crucial to this new approach described is the division of the population into three groups – in terms of their level of response to vitamin D: high responders, medium responders and low responders.

– This classification was proposed by our team leader Professor Carsten Carlberg, based on his research on the Finnish and Saudi Arabian populations. Based on this classification, we know, for example, that people with a high vitamin D response (i.e. when the body is able to maximise the effects of vitamin D) will need less vitamin D than those with low levels. Let me give an example to illustrate: the standard established vitamin D dose for an adult is 2000 units per day. However, it turns out that people in the low-response group need more of it. How much exactly – this will be determined on the basis of the studies we are developing – points out Emilia Gospodarska.

The research conducted by scientists from Olsztyn is basic level research. However, Emilia Gospodarska is convinced that the solution has a chance of commercialisation.

– Our proposal will make it possible not only to demonstrate the actual effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation, but also to personalise the therapy by determining the exact dose needed for a given patient – concludes the scientist.

Vitamin D – essential for our health

Vitamin D affects the functioning of the entire body. Its most well-known action is to maintain adequate calcium levels in the body to maintain proper bone structure. Vitamin D is also important for 'training’ our immune system so that it works effectively in the case of microbial infections, but also does not overreact in the case of possible autoimmune reactions.

Long-term vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone diseases – rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. It also causes a malfunction of the immune system, leading to, among other things, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases or autoimmune diseases.

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A step closer to understanding the mechanisms that influence pregnancy success

In an early stage of pregnancy, the dialogue between the developing embryo and mother is one of the key factors determining the success of the embryo implantation process in the uterus. Scientists from the Molecular Biology Laboratory of IARFR PAS have discovered another relationship that helps to understand this complicated process.

The results of their research indicate the key role of extracellular vesicles, i.e. unique molecular cargo carriers, secreted by both the embryo and mother.

DIALOGUE – A WAY TO SUCCESS

The mechanisms determining the proper maintenance of pregnancy in various species of mammals and the process of communication between the embryo with the mother (how it takes place and with what factors) are the topics of the scientific interests of Prof. Monika Kaczmarek, who heads the Molecular Biology Laboratory at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn.

– In early pregnancy, when the embryo reaches the uterus, intense communication begins between the embryo and the uterus. The exchange of signals is one of the factors determining the successful implantation (nesting) of the embryo in the uterine wall. How does this dialogue go? The embryo sends the signal: „I am here” and the uterus „responds” with a readiness to accept the embryo and providing the factors and nutrients necessary for its further development. It is known that hundreds of particles are involved in this dialogue, but despite the identification of many of them, the full understanding of the complexity of this mechanism still remains a mystery – says Prof. Monika Kaczmarek.

Understanding the communication process between the embryo and mother will allow researchers to answer questions about the causes of pregnancy failure, which may depend, among others. from genetic defects of the embryos, lack of readiness of the uterus to accept the embryo (i.e. uterine receptivity) or disorders of the mentioned dialogue.

USEFUL VESICLES

Research by the team of Prof. Monika Kaczmarek has shown that the early stages of embryo implantation are regulated by the replacement of extracellular follicles between the embryo and the endometrial (mucosa lining the uterine cavity). 

– Extracellular vesicles (EVS) are nanoparticles covered with a membrane, secreted by all types of cells in living organisms. Recently, they have gained recognition as an important element of intercellular communication. What’s more, over the past decade, their role has become particularly important in the area of mammal reproduction biology, attracting the attention of many scientific teams and researchers around the world – describes the researcher.

The conducted works used a model of a home pig (Sus Scrofa), which has an extended preimplantation period, which facilitates investigating the dialogue between the embryo and the mother. Scientists isolated extracellular bubbles from uterine fluid taken in various days of pregnancy, and then confirmed their participation in maintaining this key communication.

– We have shown that during early pregnancy, uterine light abounds in extracellular vesicles, which transfer many molecules of miRNA capable of expression (a process, during which specific genetic information is decoded and transferred to „protein production”) of genes involved in the development of the embryo and the organism. Vesicles, after delivering trophoblast to primary cells, affect genes regulating development, as well as signaling and interactions between cells, as a consequence affecting proliferation (cell ability to multiply), migration and invasive abilities of trophoblast cells – explains Prof. Monika Kaczmarek.

On this basis, scientists conclude that the replacement of the unique population of extracellular follicles and their molecular load between the embryo and mother is the key to the success of the implantation of the embryo and the success of pregnancy.

The results of the above research were published in The FASEB Journal. They constitute an important element of Dr. Joanna Szuszkiewicz’s doctoral thesis.

RESEARCH CONTINUED

The extracellular vesicles are also the subject of subsequent scientific publications of the team of researchers from IARFR PAS  in Olsztyn, which have just appeared in the magazines: Cell Communication and Signaling and The FASEB Journal. They are part of the doctoral thesis of Maria Guzewska.

– We have shown that the synthesis of extracellular vesicles in the uterus is dependent on embryonic signals. In addition, we have shown that the miRNA embryo present in cells regulates the expression of genes that determine the formation of a specific EVs population secreted by the embryo. This groundbreaking discovery indicates the key role of the embryo and its signals in defining subsequent stages of pregnancy involving extracellular vesicles – emphasizes prof. Monika Kaczmarek

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InformPack during „Meatless Monday” culinary workshops

The “Meatless Monday” aims to encourage each of us to swap meat products for delicious plant-based products one day a week.

As part of the EIT Food „FoodEducators” project, high school students and their teachers took part in culinary workshops and prepared plant-based meals – beetroot burgers, tofu soup, power smoothie and zucchini spaghetti in tomato sauce. The meeting was also an opportunity to talk to young people about responsible consumer attitudes, including: in the context of conscious shopping behaviours, recycling food packaging and reducing food waste. Everyone took part in the InformPack „Recycle Hero” quiz and tested knowledge of how to handle food packaging in a sustainable way.






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Post-doc in Department of Team of Reproductive Pathology and Translational Medicine

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

Post-doc in Department of Team of Reproductive Pathology and Translational Medicine

within the realization of the project financed by the National Science Centre, Reg. No: 2018/29/B/NZ9/00391, entitled: “Biological study and mathematical modeling to describe and predict new processes controlling the development, function and atresia of ovarian follicles in cows” led by prof. Dariusz Jan Skarżyński.

Scientific research and other tasks in which the Candidate would participate:

  • research related to: (1) investigation of the effects and mechanisms of growth factors on follicular growth, steroidogenesis, maturation and ovulation in cattle; and (2) developing mathematical models that will describe mechanisms controlling above functions of bovine follicles,
  • execution of experiments,
  • participation in in vitro experiments (cell separation and culture),
  • participation in molecular biology analysis,
  • perform data analysis and presentation, create high quality figures,
  • collaborate with mathematicians, biologists and veterinarians,
  • draft manuscripts for publication, present/publish the results in scientific conferences.

Candidate qualification requirements:

  • Ph.D. in veterinary or animal sciences, biology, biotechnology, mathematical biology or bio-informatics;
  • experience in one or more of the following fields is desirable: reproductive biology, cell physiology, hormonal regulations, mechanisms of growth factors actions, cell dead mechanisms,  mathematical modelling of hormonal dynamical systems;
  • active participation in scientific conferences;
  • laboratory experience desirable: ideally in cell culture, ELISA, molecular biology techniques;
  • fluency in English in speaking and writing;
  • good writing and presentation skills of scientific papers and work, oral and  written communication skills: English essential, Polish desirable.

Expectations:

  • communicativeness and good organization of work,
  • ability to work in a team, create research teams.

The Institute offers:

  • basic salary: 7900 PLN
  • assistance in accommodation during the initial period near the Department location,
  • academic work without the need to conduct classes with students,
  • technical, administrative and organizational support,
  • participation in research conferences, courses, scientific trainings and conscious academic mentoring.

Application documents required from candidates:

  • Curriculum Vitae including:  education history, details on the PhD thesis (title, name of the supervisor, institution awarding the title, date of issuing the diploma), scientific record (scientific articles, conference presentations, book chapters, monographs, books, etc.), awards and other achievements (scholarships, internships, training schools, participation in research projects, etc.);
  • copy of PhD diploma;
  • at least one recommendation letter signed by a recognized researcher.

Employment duration – 6 months: since December 1, 2023 until May 31, 2024

Application documents should be sent to e-mail address: k.lukasik@pan.olsztyn.pl.

Mrs. Karolina Łukasik
Department of Team of Reproductive Pathology and Translational Medicine,
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of PAS
Olsztyn, Poland

Kindly note that only online applications will be accepted.

The deadline for sending the documents is October 27, 2023; 12.00. a.m.

Results of the call will be announced within 7 days since the application deadline (may be extended until suitable Candidate who fulfills all requirements is found).

Please include in your application the following, signed statement:

“I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realizing the recruitment process pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1000) and in agreement with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council 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)”.

Information clause:

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  1. The administrator of your personal data is the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10 Tuwima Str., 10-748 Olsztyn, NIP 739-05-04-515, REGON 001289340, phone: +48 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
  2. You can contact our Data Protection Officer by e-mail: iodo@pan.olsztyn.pl.
  3. Your personal data will be processed on the basis of art. 6 par. 1 lit. a general regulation on data protection and the Labor Code – Act of June 26, 1974 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 108) for recruitment to work at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn .
  4. Personal data will be kept during the recruitment period.
  5. You have the right to request the administrator to access your personal data, the right to rectify it, delete or limit the processing and the right to withdraw consent to its processing.
  6. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory body, the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection.
  7. Providing personal data is a statutory requirement and is mandatory due to the provisions of labor law, and is voluntary in the remaining scope.
  8. Your data will not be processed in an automated way.
  9. The provision of your personal data is voluntary, but the refusal to provide such data may result in the inability to attend the recruitment process.

The results of the competition will be available on the website.

The recruitment rules for research positions are available here.

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