Assistant Professor (Adjunct) Position

the National Medicines Institute; Polska; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment contract

Professional development

Job summary

National Medicines Institute in Poland seeks a Researcher in Pharmacological/ Biological sciences to conduct advanced microbiology research focused on probiotic quality, strains, and microbiota interactions. The role involves scientific publication, grant applications, and laboratory quality system upkeep.

Requirements include a PhD in related fields, 5+ years in microbiological labs compliant with ISO 17025 or GMP, and strong English/Polish communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 requirements for QMS in testing labs.
• Knowledge of European Pharmacopoeia microbiological methods (purity, sterility, preservatives, antibiotic assay).
• Ability to assess microbiological quality of probiotics and characterize strains.
• Ability to review literature and publish in English.
• Ability to work in a team and plan research activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research in pharmaceutical microbiology focusing on probiotic quality and microbiota.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and pursue external funding.
• Perform microbiological quality testing of medicinal products per EP methods.
• Maintain and improve the lab's quality management system and support departmental activities.

Skills

ISO 17025 knowledge

Microbiological testing

Scientific literature review

Academic publishing (English)

Team collaboration

Co-authored publications (≥5)

Polish language proficiency

English proficiency

Teaching/training experience

Conference presentations

Scientific collaboration

Education

PhD in medical/health sciences

PhD in biological sciences

Job description

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

• CV;
• Copies of documents confirming education and work experience;
• Copies of documents confirming academic achievements, including publications;
• 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);
• Declaration of full enjoyment of public rights and no criminal record for intentional crimes or intentional tax offenses;
• Contact information (including email address).