The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of: Bioinformatic Research Technician in Dioscuri Centre of Chromatin Biology and Epigenomic
Number of available positions: 1
Place of work: Dioscuri Centre of Chromatin Biology and Epigenomic
Researcher career profiles (R1-R4): R1
Field of science: Biology
Type of recruitment: Dioscuri 1 - II
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Bioinformatics domain,
- Knowledge of basic genome analysis tools,
- Knowledge of basic high-throughput sequencing data analysis tools,
- Knowledge of DNA sequence analysis tools,
- Knowledge of single cell transcriptome sequencing analysis tools,
- Knowledge of proteomic analysis tools is appreciated.
Project / work description:
We offer a vibrant, highly collaborative, and stimulating environment for scientific growth. Our well-funded laboratory (see our Lab Website) employs "omics" technologies to understand the bases of astrocyte cell identity. We are currently funded by numerous grants including the prestigious Dioscuri grant, three additional NCN grants, EMBO Installation grant and Maria Skłodowska Curie Network grant chrom_rare.
Scope of tasks:
Person holding this position will perform the following bioinformatics analyses: genome, high-throughput sequencing data, DNA sequence, single cell transcriptome.
Employment conditions:
- Type of contract: full-time,
- Duration of contract: minimum 24 months,
- Monthly salary ranging from PLN 7 000 to PLN 8 500 gross,
- Commencement of employment: May 2026 (can be negotiable),
- Additional benefits: health insurance, sports card, social fund.
Application procedure and deadline:
Closing date for applications: 15.05.2026
Applications should be sent to hr@nencki.edu.pl with note “Technician Dioscuri AP”.
Required documents:
- Recent CV, including possible publication list,
- Copy of the master’s diploma in Bioinformatics,
- Cover letter briefly describing previous research, scientific interests, future goals and why the candidate thinks s/he would be a fit in the lab,
- Names and contact information for two references.
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: a.pekowska@nencki.edu.pl
Link to website: https://pekowskalab.nencki.edu.pl/
Additional information:
Please include the following clause in your CV:
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Information Clause:
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