The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of: Postdoctoral Researcher at Laboratory of Molecular Genetics
Number of available positions: 1
Place of work: Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS
Researcher career profiles (R1-R4): R2
Field of science: biology
Type of recruitment: NAWA Polish Returns
Project: “Transcription factors and their activating mutations: mechanisms of gene expression regulation in health and disease”.
Requirements:
- PhD. (or equivalent) in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field,
- Interest in genetics and molecular biology, demonstrated through publications and references,
- Proficiency in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including mammalian cell culture, cloning, Western blotting, qPCR, and library preparation; familiarity with sequencing-based methods such as RNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq is expected,
- Experience in microscopy, scRNA-Seq, FACS, and CRISPR-based cell line engineering is desirable but not required; candidates without prior experience should demonstrate strong motivation to learn these methods,
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment,
- Proficiency in English (the project involves collaboration with international colleagues).
Scope of tasks:
- Conduct research outlined in the project in collaboration with other laboratory members (Ph.D. students, technician) and external collaborators,
- Actively participate in group meetings, including experimental planning and troubleshooting,
- Perform data processing and analysis,
- Contribute to documentation of protocols, results, and reproducible workflows.
Employment conditions:
- Employment contract,
- The project runs until 2029-08-31,
- Monthly salary 11000 PLN gross,
- Additional benefits (m.in. private medical insurance, Multisport sports card, social fund).
Application procedure and deadline:
Closing date for applications: 15.09.2026
Applications should be sent to postdoc@nencki.edu.pl with note: “NAWA PP”.
Required documents:
- CV,
- Letter-of-intent,
- 2 letters of reference are required, along with the contact information of the referees, including the Ph.D. supervisor),
- Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent),
You can use the foreign equivalent of a Polish academic degree if it meets at least one of the following criteria:
- is covered by the provisions of an international agreement on the equivalence of education,
- was issued by an authorized institution operating in an EU, OECD or EFTA Member State,
- was issued in another country and recognized on the basis of the regulations on the recognition of academic degrees obtained abroad (learn more about the procedure for the recognition of academic degrees:
For more information please contact: p.trzaskoma@nencki.edu.pl
Link to website: https://nencki.edu.pl/
https://sites.google.com/view/trzaskomalab
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