Assistant Professor

Warsaw University of Technology; Polska; On-site; PLN 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Warsaw University of Technology seeks a Postdoctoral researcher to join the Maestro 16 project. You will contribute to organizing organ-on-a-chip studies, biochemical assessments, and drug-response evaluations in engineered microdevices.

Requirements include a PhD in a related field, excellent English, and a track record in publications. Experience with AutoCAD/Ansys/Comsol and cell culture is highly valued.

Qualifications

• to have completed higher education with a master’s degree or equivalent
• to have a PhD degree in biology, biotechnology, medicine, materials engineering, or a related field;
• to have a very good command of English
• to have a scientific profile related to the specialization of the Department/ Division
• experience in graphic design and conducting numerical simulations (knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, Ansys, and Comsol Multiphysics);
• experience working with biological material (in vitro cell culture and analysis);
• knowledge of and experience in applying methods for determining biological activity and analyzing biochemical processes occurring in cells;
• knowledge of statistical analysis of results;
• research experience, documented by publications;
• high motivation for scientific work, independence, creativity, and good organizational skills;
• the following will be considered an advantage: documented experience in leading at least one research project and holding patent applications or patents.

Responsibilities

• Participation in research activities as part of the Maestro 16 project, and carrying out the listed tasks.
• Biochemical characterization of cellular models on a macro scale and in the developed Organ-on-a-chip systems.
• Evaluation of the effects of selected drugs depending on the cellular model in Organ-on-a-chip systems.
• Fabrication of microsystems using various technologies.
• Interpretation of the obtained results and preparation of scientific publications.

Skills

English

Graphic design

Numerical simulations

Biology background

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

PhD in biology/biotechnology/medicine/materials engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ANSYS

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Technology Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 7 Oct 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

Participation in research activities as part of the Maestro 16 project, “Organ-on-a-Chip Systems as New Solutions in Preclinical Research,” and, in particular, carrying out the following tasks:

1) Biochemical characterization of cellular models on a macro scale and in the developed “Organ-on-a-chip” systems.

2) Evaluation of the effects of selected drugs depending on the cellular model in “Organ-on-a-chip” systems.

3) Fabrication of microsystems using various technologies.

4) Interpretation of the obtained results and preparation of scientific publications.

5) Analysis of the obtained results, preparation of reports, and scientific publications.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• to have completed higher education with a master’s degree or equivalent
• to have a PhD degree in biology, biotechnology, medicine, materials engineering, or a related field;
• to have a very good command of English
• to have a scientific profile related to the specialization of the Department/ Division
• experience in graphic design and conducting numerical simulations (knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, Ansys, and Comsol Multiphysics);
• experience working with biological material (in vitro cell culture and analysis);
• knowledge of and experience in applying methods for determining biological activity and analyzing biochemical processes occurring in cells;
• knowledge of statistical analysis of results;
• research experience, documented by publications;
• high motivation for scientific work, independence, creativity, and good organizational skills;
• the following will be considered an advantage: documented experience in leading at least one research project and holding patent applications or patents.

Specific Requirements

numerical simulations (knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, Ansys, and Comsol Multiphysics);

experience working with biological material (in vitro cell culture and analysis);

knowledge of and experience in applying methods for determining biological activity and analyzing biochemical processes occurring in cells;

• to have a scientific profile related to the specialization of the Department/ Division
• experience in graphic design and conducting numerical simulations (knowledge of software such as AutoCAD, Ansys, and Comsol Multiphysics);
• experience working with biological material (in vitro cell culture and analysis);
• knowledge of and experience in applying methods for determining biological activity and analyzing biochemical processes occurring in cells;
• knowledge of statistical analysis of results;
• research experience, documented by publications