Assistant Professor (Adjunct) Position

EURAXESS Ireland; Polska; Hybride; PLN 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employment contract

Professional development

Supportive organization

Résumé du poste

National Medicines Institute seeks a Researcher in Pharmacological sciences to conduct high‑level pharmaceutical microbiology research, focusing on probiotic products and the human microbiota.

The role involves testing, data interpretation, and collaboration across departments, with opportunities for dissemination through peer‑reviewed journals and grant applications. Excellent Polish and English required; 40‑hour work week; permanent contract.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in medical/health sciences or biology.
• At least 5 years' experience in a microbiological lab.
• Proven publication track record in peer-reviewed journals (IF valued).

Responsabilités

• Conduct scientific research in pharmaceutical microbiology focusing on probiotic quality and strains.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and seek external funding.
• Perform microbiological quality testing per European Pharmacopoeia methods.
• Contribute to maintenance and improvement of the lab's quality management system.

Connaissances

Quality management

ISO 17025

Microbiology

Probiotics research

English publications

Teamwork

Literature review

Laboratory planning

Public speaking

Conferences

Formation

PhD in pharmaceutical/biomedical sciences

Outils

European Pharmacopoeia

Quality management systems

Description du poste

Organisation/Company the National Medicines Institute Department HR Department Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 10:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 30 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

• Conducting scientific research in pharmaceutical microbiology, with particular focus on the quality of probiotic products, the characterization of probiotic bacterial strains, and the impact of drugs on the human microbiota.
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals with an Impact Factor (IF), and actively seeking external research funding, including preparing and submitting grant applications, as well as participating in the implementation of funded research projects.
• Performing microbiological quality testing of medicinal products, medical devices, or dietary supplements using methods specified in the European Pharmacopoeia.
• Participating in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the laboratory’s quality management system, as well as in the organizational activities of the Department.

Requirements

Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 requirements for quality management systems in testing laboratories, including the ability to develop and update laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Knowledge of the microbiological test methods specified in the European Pharmacopoeia, in particular microbiological purity testing, sterility testing, efficacy of antimicrobial preservation, and the microbiological assay of antibiotics.
• Ability to assess the microbiological quality of probiotic products and to characterize probiotic bacterial strains, including their identification, enumeration, and evaluation of probiotic properties.
• Ability to independently review and critically analyze scientific literature, interpret research results, and prepare scientific publications in English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, independently organize laboratory work, and plan and coordinate research activities.
• Documented scientific activity, including co-authorship of at least 5 publications in journals with an impact factor (IF).
• Fluent command of Polish, both spoken and written.
• Active command of English.
• Experience in teaching or training activities would be an advantage.
• Experience in presenting research results at national or international conferences would be an advantage.
• Experience in scientific collaboration with other research units or scientific institutions would be an advantage.

Specific Requirements

• A PhD degree in the field of medical and health sciences, in the discipline of pharmaceutical sciences, or a PhD degree in the field of exact and natural sciences, in the discipline of biological sciences, awarded on the basis of a doctoral dissertation in microbiology.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a microbiological laboratory operating in accordance with the requirements PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 or the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Experience in performing microbiological quality testing of medicinal products, medical devices, or dietary supplements using methods specified in the European Pharmacopoeia;
• Experience in conducting scientific research in the field of probiotics, the human microbiota, or pharmaceutical microbiology, documented by a publication record in peer-reviewed journals with an Impact Factor (IF), including publications in which the candidate served as first author or corresponding author;

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Pharmacological sciences » PharmacyBiological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

Employment contract.

Work in a scientific institution.

Opportunities for professional development.

Substantive, practical and organizational support.

Eligibility criteria

1. CV;

2. Copies of documents confirming education and work experience;

3. Copies of documents confirming academic achievements, including publications;

4.Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the recruitment process in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) of 27 April 2016 (OJ L 119, p. 1) and the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2019, item 1781); 5. Declaration of full enjoyment of public rights and no criminal record for intentional crimes or intentional tax offenses; 6. Contact information (including email address).

Selection process

Candidates will be notified via email of their qualification for the second stage, the interview, and the date of the recruitment meeting, no later than two weeks after the application deadline.

The competition may be cancelled without providing a reason. Based on the evaluation of submitted documents and an interview, a candidate will be selected. Following the competition, the candidate's candidacy will be reviewed by the Scientific Council. The Director of the National Medicines Institute will decide on employment, working conditions, and remuneration.

In accordance with the obligation arising from Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation), hereinafter referred to as the GDPR, we would like to inform you that we process the personal data you provide in accordance with the principles described below.

Additional comments

1. PERSONAL DATA CONTROLLER

The controller of your personal data is the National Medicines Institute, with its registered office in Warsaw (00-725), ul. Chełmska 30/34,

KRS number: 0000140680, email address: [e-mail] , hereinafter referred to as "NIL" or the "Institute."

2. CONTACT REGARDING PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

For all matters concerning the processing of your personal data and your related rights, you can contact us by post at: National Medicines Institute, ul. Chełmska 30/34, 00-725 Warsaw, or by email: [e-mail] .

3. PURPOSE OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

We process all personal data you provide to us for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position(s) you have selected, and if you have also consented to participate in future recruitment processes – for your participation in any future recruitment processes for the position(s) you have selected or a similar position. We process the following personal data: first name(s) and last name, date of birth, mailing address, email address, telephone number, education, and data regarding your previous employment history based on a legal obligation incumbent on the personal data controller (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c of the GDPR in conjunction with Article 221 of the Labor Code).

We process the remaining personal data you provided us with in your application documents (including your PESEL number, image, or other additional data, if you chose to provide it to us) based on your consent (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c of the GDPR).

4. PERSONAL DATA STORAGE PERIOD

Your personal data will be processed for a period of 6 months from the date you submitted your application and provided your consent.

In addition, if you have also consented to participate in future recruitment processes, your data will be processed by us for a period of 12 months from the date you submitted your application and provided your consent. However, in the case of your personal data processed solely based on your consent – for the duration of the recruitment process you have chosen, or for a shorter period if you withdraw your consent to their processing before its completion.

5. CANDIDATE RIGHTS REGARDING PERSONAL DATA

The processing of your personal data, which you provided to us in your application documents, is based on your consent and is voluntary. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [e-mail] . Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing we carried out based on your consent before its withdrawal.

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to:

receive information regarding NIL's processing of your personal data and a copy thereof;

transfer the personal data you provided;

request rectification of your personal data;

request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten");

request restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you wish to exercise the above rights, you can submit your request to us by post to the address provided in point 2.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority, i.e., the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.