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

Number of available positions: 1
Place of work: Liang Lab – TNFR2 in Human Hematopoiesis (www.lianglab.info)
Researcher career profiles (R1-R4): R2
Field of science: life science
Type of recruitment: full time

Requirements:

• The candidate shall possess a PhD degree in life science disciplines such as Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer, Biotechnology or equivalent.
• The candidate must have a research interest in hematopoiesis, cancer biology or cancer treatment with a proven scientific track record supported by relevant publications.
• The candidate should be the first-author in at least one of those publications (original research only).
• The candidate should have a solid foundation in molecular and cellular techniques such as gene cloning, PCR, western blotting, transfection and transduction, drug treatment, cell culture, flow cytometry and cell sorting.
• Experiences in handling mice and processing human primary samples will be advantageous.
• A desired candidate should have critical skills that can allow him/her to drive a research project independently to achieve scientific excellence. These skills include project management,  critical thinking, software competency, time management, creative problem-solving, team-player and good communication.
• Lastly, the candidate should be proficient in English.

Project description:

A post-doc will be recruited under the funding awarded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (the TOP200 NAWA Programme) to investigate the role of tumor necrosis factor 2 in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). To achieve the goal of this project, state-of-the-art methods like CRISPR technology will be employed to perturb the expression and/or activity of TNFR2. Single-cell multi-omics and flow cytometry technologies will allow us to dissect the impacts of TNFR2 perturbations on CLL. Human CLL cell lines, experimental mouse model and primary human materials collected from voluntary CLL donors with informed consent will be used.

Scope of tasks:

• Co-develop the scientific concept and detailed methodology across all of the project pre-defined objectives, in close collaboration with Dr. Liang and the other members of the Liang Lab.
• Refine experimental strategies in consideration of the project pre-defined milestones, and ensure the timely delivery of project outputs.
• Plan, conduct, and optimize laboratory experiments aligned with the project pre-defined goals. Responsibilities include sample collection, processing, and preparation for further molecular, cellular, and biochemical analyses, as well as maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring high-quality experimental standards.
• Independently analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare figures and graphical representations of results, and contribute to internal reports and project deliverables.
• Actively participate in the dissemination of results through presentation of research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
• Lead the writing and revision of manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide scientific support and mentoring to the PhD student(s) working in the Liang Lab, assisting with experimental planning, troubleshooting, and data interpretation, thereby contributing to a collaborative and productive research environment.

Employment conditions:

• An employment contract for a year and renewable for up to additional 3 years based on performance;
• Monthly salary 11000-12450 PLN gross;
• Starting date: October 2026.

Application procedure and deadline:

Closing date for applications: 15.09.2026

Applications should be sent to postdoc@nencki.edu.pl with note: “Liang Post-doc”.

Required documents:

• CV (maximum 4 pages),
• Letter-of-intent (maximum 2 pages),
• Minimum 2 letters of reference (one must be from your PhD project’s supervisor),
• List of publications.

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: dr Kai Ling Liang k.liang@nencki.edu.pl

Link to website: www.lianglab.info

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