Vacancy for a research assistant in the Laboratory of Genetics and Epigenetics of Human Diseases in Warsaw

Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 10 Dec 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Isolating human genetic material,

Conducting cell culture, including co-culture of various cell types, and performing cell transfection,

Analysing gene expression at the mRNA and protein levels,

Supervising students and interns,

Applying for research funding through external grants,

Presenting research results at conferences,

Preparing scientific publications based on the research conducted.

Requirements Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate’s duties will include:

Isolating human genetic material,

Conducting cell culture, including co-culture of various cell types, and performing cell transfection,

Analysing gene expression at the mRNA and protein levels,

Supervising students and interns,

Applying for research funding through external grants,

Presenting research results at conferences,

Preparing scientific publications based on the research conducted.

Specific Requirements REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES

1. Formal and substantive requirements to be met by the candidate (in accordance with § 4(3)(k) and § 4(4) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences)

A candidate applying for the advertised scientific position should demonstrate strong motivation for scientific research, the ability to work in a team, independence, responsibility and commitment to the implementation of planned tasks.

In particular, the candidate should:

hold a Master’s degree, Master’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent degree in biological sciences,

have at least 4 years’ experience in research work,

have knowledge and experience in planning and conducting research in the fields of molecular biology and genetics (genotyping of polymorphisms, ddPCR, luciferase assays, Western blot),

have knowledge and experience in the culture of various types of eukaryotic cells (commercial cell lines, cells isolated from humans, cell co-cultures, cell transfection),

demonstrate active participation in scientific activities, documented by scientific publications, including at least two publications with an Impact Factor (IF) in which the candidate is the lead author and/or corresponding author,

demonstrate active involvement in the preparation and implementation of research projects in the role of project researcher and/or project leader,

demonstrate involvement in the supervision of students and/or trainees,

provide evidence of at least one internship abroad,demonstrate active participation in the popularization of science.

2. Additional skills and experience desirable for the position (in accordance with § 4(3)(k) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, Polish Academy of Sciences):

the isolation and culture of organoids from human tissues,

the ability to stain histopathological specimens (immunohistochemistry).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information Eligibility criteria

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE CANDIDATE:

Detailed recommendations concerning the minimum formal requirements for candidates applying through a competition for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, are specified in Annex No. 1 to the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences. Candidates will be evaluated based on the Candidate Evaluation Form (Annex No. 2 to the Regulations).

A copy of the diploma confirming the academic degree obtained

a CV outlining the candidate’s scientific profile (including, amongst other things, their professional career history and any career breaks, if the Candidate considers it appropriate to disclose them, a list of publications with a description of the Candidate’s contribution to their preparation, internships, training courses, workshops, participation in or management of research grants, supervision of students and/or trainees, and the popularisation of science),

a description of the candidate’s most significant scientific achievement(s),

the candidate’s research plan,

other documents confirming that the fulfilment of the requirements (e.g. letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.).

Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Wrocław Postal Code 53-114 Street Weigla 12 Geofield