The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of: Postdoctoral Researcher at Laboratory of Cell Biophysics

Number of available positions: 2
Place of work: Laboratory of Cell Biophysics
Researcher career profiles (R1-R4): R2
Field of science: Neuroscience
Type of recruitment: NCN OPUS

Requirements:

• PhD degree in biological, biomedical, or related sciences,
• Motivation for scientific work, as evidenced by publications and/or references from the candidate’s supervisor,
• Laboratory experience in the field of cell biology and/or molecular biology,
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: fluorescence microscopy, image analysis, or data analysis,
• Doctoral degree obtained in accordance with the regulations of the National Science Centre,

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with in vitro cell culture,
• Experience in establishing, maintaining, and differentiating neuronal cultures derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs),
• Experience in advanced microscopy image analysis.

Scope of tasks:

The project investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying resilience and susceptibility to chronic stress, with a particular focus on the role of palmitoylation, especially NMDA receptor modifications, in the development of depression-like behaviors. Using animal models, in vitro cultures, human iPSCs, and postmortem brain samples from patients with depression, the study aims to identify key regulators of these processes and assess their relevance for developing new strategies for the treatment and prevention of stress-related disorders.

Employment conditions:

• Type of contract: full time,
• Duration of contract: 2 years,
• Commencement of employment: open,
• Monthly salary: 8 300 PLN gross.

Application procedure and deadline:

Closing date for applications: April 1^st, 2026

Applications should be sent to postdoc@nencki.edu.pl  with a note „JW”.

Required documents:

• CV ,
• Letter-of-intent,
• 2 letters of reference,
• Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent),
• The candidate's statement that she/he is not financed from other projects of the National Science Center,
• Declaration that the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology will be the primary place of employment.

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:

https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-professional-purposes/recognition-of-scientific-degrees-and-titles

For more information please contact:

Jakub Włodarczyk j.wlodarczyk@nencki.edu.pl

Link to website: www.nencki.edu.pl

https://www.nencki.edu.pl/laboratories/laboratory-of-cell-biophysics/

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