The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of: Intern at the Laboratory of Host Microbiome

Number of available positions: 1
Place of work:   Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS
Type of recruitment: Research Project “New strategies for probiotic supplementation in the prevention and treatment of asthma” (First Team FENG FNP, project nr FENG.02.02-IP.05-0106/23)

The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS starts recruitment for the position of an Intern in a research project on new strategies for probiotic supplementation in the prevention and treatment of asthma, funded by the Foundation for Polish Science under the First Team FENG programme (First Team FENG FNP, project nr FENG.02.02-IP.05-0106/23), which is conducted by Prof. Tomasz Wypych, PhD as a PI. The Intern will support the Microbiome Research Laboratory team led by Prof. Wypych in ongoing tasks related to project implementation and research on the microbiome and its impact on the functioning of the immune system.

Requirements:

• Status of a final-years MA student in fields related to the project scope (biology, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, biophysics or related disciplines),
• Research interest in the microbiome, immunology, or molecular biology,
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and willingness to learn new methods,
• Ability to work in a team, accuracy, and good organisational skills,
• English proficiency sufficient for literature analysis, desk research, preparing research presentations, and networking with researchers from other countries working on similar topics.

Scope of tasks:

• Performing auxiliary tasks related to the implementation of scheduled research activities,
• Supporting the team in maintaining microbiological strain cultures,
• Assisting in assessing the immunomodulatory properties of studied bacteria,
• Participating in the preparation of samples for microbiological and molecular analyses,
• Assisting in collecting, organising, and preliminary analysis of experimental data,
• Maintaining laboratory documentation in accordance with project standards,
• Supporting the project team in ongoing laboratory and administrative activities.

We offer:

• A paid internship at a renowned research institution,
• Work in an active, motivated, interdisciplinary team using state-of-the-art research methods and tools,
• Opportunity to gain practical laboratory and analytical skills,
• Participation in a project funded by the Foundation for Polish Science under the First Team FENG programme, supporting future grant opportunities,
• Flexible working hours adapted to academic schedules,
• Possibility of further collaboration (thesis work, continuation of internship, participation in publications),
• Internship duration: 48 months,
• Funding form: research scholarship,
• Monthly scholarship amount: 1500 PLN.

Application procedure and deadline:

Applications should be sent to: hr@nencki.edu.pl with the subject line: "Intern – First Team FENG"
Deadline: May 15^th, 2026.

Contact information: nenckimicrobiome@nencki.edu.pl

Required documents:

• CV,
• Short motivation letter in English (max. 1 page),
• Information on previous laboratory experience confirmed by references or certificates, including a list of projects the candidate has participated in.

Additional information:

Please include the following clause in your CV:

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