The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of: Postdoctoral Researcher at the Laboratory of Molecular Basis of Cell Motility
Number of available positions: 1
Place of work: Laboratory of Molecular Basis of Cell Motility
Researcher career profiles (R1-R4): R2
Field of science: Biology
Type of recruitment: National Science Centre Grant OPUS
Requirements:
- PhD degree in biology or related specialisations obtained in the year of employment in the project or within 12 years prior to 1 January of the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended according to the rules described in the document „Costs in research projects” (Annex 3 to Terms and regulations for awarding funding for research projects funded by NCN),
- Obtaining a PhD degree in an institution other than Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS or, in case of obtaining a PhD at the Nencki Institute PAS, completing at least 9 months of continuous and documented research internship (during doctoral studies or after obtaining a PhD degree) at an institution other than Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS and in a country different from that in which the PhD degree was awarded,
- Expertise in experimental work in the field of cell biology, molecular biology (including experience in mammalian cell culture),
- Experience in working with laboratory animals (mice) or willingness to take it on,
- Additionally, selection will be based on experience in the techniques planned for the project (tissue/cell imaging, transcriptomics, cell biomechanical tests),
- Fluency in English in speaking and writing (level B2 minimum),
- Scientific achievements supported by the publications in the JCR-indexed journals,
- Ability to work independently and in a team, and to train and supervise students,
- High motivation, ability to solve scientific problems and good work organisation skills.
Project description:
„Myosin VI as a new regulator of nuclear biomechanics and chromatin organization in skeletal muscle”.
The project aims to determine a novel role for myosin VI (MVI) in the mechanoreception of muscle cell nuclei and chromatin organisation, particularly at the level of epigenetic and transcriptomic changes. Myosin VI is a motor protein involved in, among other processes, myoblast fusion and differentiation, intracellular transport, and cellular metabolism. In recent years, it has also been shown that myosin VI exhibits nuclear functions in various cell types (Gawor and Toseland, J Cell Sci, 2025). Proper cell nuclear shape and mechanical resilience are frequently disrupted in disorders caused by mutations in nuclear proteins. Therefore, our research may provide novel insights with potential significance for understanding the mechanisms underlying these diseases. The project will be carried out at the Nencki Institute PAS in collaboration with research partners from the United Kingdom.
Head of the project: Dr Marta Gawor
Project summary at the following link:
Scope of tasks:
- Realisation of the project’s scientific tasks,
- Contribution to project dissemination (conferences, seminars etc.),
- Contribution to preparing manuscripts for publication and grant proposals,
- Scientific support of the PhD candidate collaborating on the project.
Employment conditions:
- Fixed-term contract, full-time employment (12 months with the possibility to prolong the contract to 48 months total, after a positive yearly evaluation),
- Starting date: October 2026 (final date is negotiable),
- We offer perspectives of professional development: participation in international and national conferences and workshops, using cutting-edge research equipment, work in an ambitious, international team, and support of individual scientific ideas,
- Additional benefits (medical insurance, Multisport card, Social Benefits Fund, rich offer of extracurricular activities at the Nencki Institute).
- Monthly salary ~12 400 PLN gross;
Application procedure and deadline:
Closing date for applications 02.10.2026
Applications should be sent to: postdoc@nencki.edu.pl with note „ postdoc_MG”
Required documents:
- CV describing scientific career (including laboratory methods implemented, publication record and conference presentations),
- Cover letter outlining motivation for the project and relevant research experience,
- Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent),
- Contact information for two academic referees,
- Statement that when the remuneration is paid, the candidate will be receiving no other remuneration paid from the funds granted to research projects under NCN calls under the heading of direct costs,
- Declaration that when the remuneration is paid, the candidate will be receiving no remuneration from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with a registered office outside of Poland.
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 authorised institution operating in an EU, OECD or EFTA Member State,
- was issued in another country and recognised 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):
Contact information:
Dr Marta Gawor m.gawor@nencki.edu.pl
Link to Laboratory’s website:
https://nencki.edu.pl/laboratories/laboratory-of-molecular-basis-of-cell-motility/
Additional information:
All recruitment processes and selection procedures conducted by the Nencki Institute are implemented in line with the equal opportunities policy established in the Gender Equality Plan.
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