Assistant professor (postdoc)

Jagiellonian University; Polska; On-site; PLN 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multisport card

Sports activities

Medical packages

Group insurance

Job summary

Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a Postdoc position in a research project on the role of toxin-antitoxin systems in staphylococcal infections.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in biological sciences, have experience with molecular biology techniques and work with bacteria, especially staphylococci, and may contribute bioinformatics expertise.

Qualifications

• The selection procedure is open to all individuals who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University.

Skills

PhD holder

Molecular biology experience

Bacterial work (Staphylococcus)

Bioinformatics knowledge

English proficiency

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology

Organisation/Company Jagiellonian University Department Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 27 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

Postdoc position in a research project: \"Research on the role of toxin-antitoxin systems in the etiology and epidemiology of staphylococcal infections\"

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The selection procedure is open to all individuals who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

• holding at least a doctoral degree;


• having relevant scientific achievements;


• taking an active part in scientific life.

• hold a doctoral degree in the natural sciences or a related discipline;


• possess practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques;


• have experience working with bacteria (preferably staphylococci);


• possess knowledge of bioinformatics (experience in programming is an asset);


• have expertise in the fields of bacteriology, epidemiology, and toxin-antitoxin systems.

Languages ENGLISH

• stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university,


• cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,


• scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,


• access to research infrastructure,


• benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,

Eligibility criteria

Required application documents:

1. resume,


2. personal questionnaire filled in by the Candidate (F/M),


3. copy of a doctoral diploma,


4. information on the Candidate’s (F/M) scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements,


5. declaration of the Candidate (F/M), confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,


6. statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science,


7. statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialization in force at the Jagiellonian University.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Jagiellonian University, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology Country Poland City Kraków Postal Code 30-387 Street Gronostajowa 7 Geofield