Assistant Professor (Junior Researcher) in Wrocław

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Department: Faculty of Medicine

Research Field: Medical sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: PhD Positions

Application Deadline: 5 Nov 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country: Poland

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Position name: Assistant Professor (Junior Researcher)

Field: Medical and health sciences

Discipline: Medical Sciences

Reference no.: AD1/W14N/10/2026_ENG

Place of work: Wrocław, Poland

Type of contract: Fixed-term employment contract

Working time: 1/2

Faculty/Unit/Organizational unit: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Preclinical Sciences, Pharmacology and Medical Diagnostics

Project: “Personalized antibody‑drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors”, acronym: PACMAN, Virtual Research Institute (WIB); managing entity: Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT; project leader: Marcin Poręba, PhD, DSc, Prof. of WUST.

The PACMAN project aims to develop a new class of antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs) that do not require internalization and are selectively activated extracellularly by matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-14) in the solid tumor microenvironment.

Type of position: Assistant professor

Research position profile: R2 - Recognised Researcher (under the project: Junior Researcher)

Deadline for submitting applications to participate in the recruitment: by 05/11/2026, 23:55

Deadline for the conclusion of the recruitment: 08/11/2026

Planned date of employment: 01/12/2026

Period of employment and remuneration: 12 months; salary: PLN 4,972.00 gross plus additional salary (thirteenth).

Position description: Preparation of tissue samples, slide scanning, data digitization, and analysis. Collaboration in the integration of molecular and imaging data.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of tissue specimens, as well as scanning and digitization of slides/specimens.
• Data analysis, report preparation, and presentation of results at team meetings and conferences.

Requirements:

Research Field: Medical sciences » Cancer research

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications:

• PhD degree in medical sciences, veterinary sciences, biological sciences, or a related field
• Knowledge of tissue specimen preparation and imaging techniques
• Documented minimum 10 years of professional experience in a histology laboratory, including operation of a microtome, cryostat, embedding station, and tissue processor
• Complying with the non-competition policy following the WIB Programme guidelines.

We offer:

• Stable employment at a prestigious and reputable university
• Employment based on an employment contract
• A friendly working atmosphere
• The opportunity to gain valuable professional experience
• Possibility of working in a project with high translational potential: candidates meeting efficacy and safety criteria may achieve TRL 6–8, which opens the way to preparing documentation for an IND application and further development toward first-in-human studies.
• Participation in comprehensive preclinical validation (in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo) focused on the development of personalized anticancer therapy.
• Academic development - The University offers a wide range of research activities and projects that enable employees to develop their skills and gain experience in their field, including through cooperation with other research institutions and companies.
• Teaching - Wrocław University of Science and Technology offers employees the opportunity to teach students and participate in training programmes.
• International cooperation - Wrocław University of Science and Technology runs numerous international exchange programmes for its employees.

Eligibility criteria Required documents:

• Application for participation in the recruitment addressed to the Rector
• Short biography (CV)
• A copy of the document confirming possession of the required professional title or academic degree/title
• Self-report containing information on research, teaching and organizational activities
• List of publications
• List and description of scientific internships
• Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data
• Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science
• Declaration of the candidate that in the case of winning the recruitment, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment

Recruitment processes conducted by Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted in accordance with the equal opportunities policy: "Equality, Diversity and Well-being Policy of Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028".

As a friendly employer, Wrocław University of Science and Technology supports the employment of people with disabilities.

Information on the accessibility of selected Wrocław University of Science and Technology buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl.

Information on support for employees with disabilities and special needs: https://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/en.