Assistant (post-doc) (F/M/X) in the Lab. of Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders, Dept. of Neurobio in Katowice

Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences, Department Lab. of Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders, Dept. of Neurobiology

Research Field: Other

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline: 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country: Poland

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Offer Starting Date: 14 Dec 2026

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: The aim of the competition is to select a person for the position of assistant (post-doc) (F/M/X) in the Laboratory of Neurobiology of Psychiatric Disorders, Department of Neurobiology, Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences (IP PAS), to conduct research as part of the NCN (National Science Centre's) OPUS 26 project entitled “Potential pharmacological strategies aimed at alleviating cognitive dysfunctions accompanying oncological therapy while enhancing the anticancer effect” (no. 2023/51/B/NZ5/01637).

Description of research topic: Cancer treatment is associated with serious adverse effects. Taxane-based chemotherapy (docetaxel, DOC) or doxorubicin (DOX) are commonly used chemotherapeutic agents, while enzalutamide or tamoxifen are common hormonal agents (antiandrogens and antiestrogens, respectively). It is estimated that 50–70% of cancer survivors who received CT or HDT experience cognitive deficits that impact their quality of life. Currently, there are no effective solutions to prevent the development of these disorders. The idea of this project is to create a solution that would, on the one hand, prevent or alleviate cognitive impairment associated with cancer therapy and, on the other hand, enhance the cytotoxic effects of the therapy on cancer cells.

Employment conditions: Employment in the project based on a full-time employment contract for a period of 24 months, with the possibility of extension for the duration of the project.

Remuneration: PLN 140,000.00 gross / year. Source of funding: NCN OPUS 26 grant no. 2023/51/B/NZ5/01637.

Responsibilities:

• Performing in vitro studies using cell cultures, studying the survival, migration, and proliferation of cancer cells;
• ELISA and Western blotting in the tissues sample;
• Analyzing results and archiving data;
• Writing publications in English;
• Adherence to the code of ethics of Polish Academy of Sciences employee;
• Compliance with the regulations and directives operating in the IP PAS.

Where to apply: E-mail ifpan@if-pan.edu.pl

Requirements: A person for the position of assistant (post-doc) (F/M/X) should meet the following requirements:

• A PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, obtained during the year of employment in the project or within 7 years prior to January 1st of the year of employment in the project.
• The project manager was not the supervisor or co-supervisor of the candidate's doctoral dissertation;
• The candidate has obtained a doctoral degree from an entity other than the entity where employment for this position is planned (IP PAS), or has completed at least 10 months of continuous and documented postdoctoral training at an entity other than the entity carrying out the project and in a country other than the country where the doctoral degree was obtained;
• At least 5 years of scientific activity, documented by publications;
• Scientific achievements in the form of at least six full-text publications (including at least two as first author in peer-reviewed scientific journals from Q1);
• Experience in planning and implementing basic research;
• Previous experience in a research laboratory, including at least 2 years of experience using in vitro models.

Languages: ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information: Selection process required documents:

• Application for employment for the above-mentioned position, along with a cover letter and a description of scientific interests;
• Information about the candidate in accordance with Appendix 1 to the Form;
• Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment in accordance with Appendix 2 to the Form;
• Copy of doctoral diploma or certificate of obtaining a doctoral degree;
• Short summary of professional experience;
• Contact details of persons who can provide information about the candidate and who have consented to be contacted;
• Certificate of English language proficiency, if available;
• Statement on the primary place of employment and affiliation of research and publications, in accordance with Appendix No. 3 to the Form;
• Information on the processing of personal data in accordance with Appendix 4 to the Form;
• Declaration of impeccable ethical attitude in accordance with Appendix 5 to the Form.

Deadline for submitting the offers: 25.11.2026

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences

Country: Poland

City: Krakow

Postal Code: PL31343

Street: 12 Smętna street