Associate Professor/Institute Professor (f/m/x)

Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences; Poland; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPK (Employee Capital Plans)

Multisport card

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences (MMRI PAS) in Warsaw seeks a senior researcher to lead the Department of Immunology. The role focuses on cancer immunology, tumor microenvironment, and immunotherapy using CAR-T and CAR-NK cell approaches.

You will drive a translational research program with a strong publication record. Responsibilities include leading a research team, developing independent research plans, mentoring candidates, and securing external funding.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in medical/biological sciences.
• Habilitation or professorship desirable; abroad candidates need at least a PhD.
• Proven track record of first/corresponding author publications in cancer/immunology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the research team.
• Shape team composition and pursue independent agenda.
• Implement new techniques to improve research quality.
• Publish findings and secure external funding.
• Participate actively in institute and scientific community.
• Proceed with project management and reporting.

Skills

Cancer immunology

Independent leadership

Team leadership

Scientific publications

Grant funding

English proficiency

Polish language

Experimental research

Hypothesis design

Education

PhD or equivalent

habilitation/Professor title (desirable)

Tools

Flow cytometry

RTCA

PCR/qPCR

Western blotting

Cell culture

Genetic modification

Job description

Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences Department Department of Immunology Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 24 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number SDI.111.15.2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The current research program of the Department of Immunology:

Research conducted at the Department of Immunology of the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences (MMRI PAS), focuses on mechanisms regulating immune cell activation and cancer immunotherapy using monoclonal antibodies, effector cells, and cells engineered to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). Particular attention is paid to mechanisms of immunosuppression within the tumor microenvironment and factors limiting the efficacy of immunotherapy. We conduct both basic research in cancer immunology and translational research aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer treatment.

The area of the research in which the candidate would participate:

• Studying cancer biology, with a particular focus on the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, the role of immune cells, including tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), and mechanisms of intercellular communication contributing to resistance to immunotherapy, particularly CAR-T- and CAR-NK-cell therapies.
• Investigating metabolic processes, oxidative stress, and cell death mechanisms that regulate the activity, survival, and antitumor functions of immune effector cells, including CAR-T and CAR-NK cells.
• Identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets and developing innovative immunotherapeutic strategies directed against both tumor cells and immunosuppressive cell populations within the tumor microenvironment.

Description of job position activities:

• leading a research team and supervising the work performed by its members;
• shaping the composition of the research team;
• proposing and pursuing an independent research agenda aligned with the team’s scientific interests, using modern research methodologies;
• implementing new experimental techniques to enhance the quality of scientific research;
• publishing research findings;
• securing external research funding and leading research projects;
• actively participating in the scientific life of the Institute and the wider research community.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements:

• holding the scientific degree of doktor habilitowany or the title of professor; in the case of a person permanently residing abroad – at least a PhD degree, in medical, biological or related sciences;
• at least one original research article published after submission of the application for habilitation ina journal indexed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR), with the candidate serving as first author, joint first author, or corresponding author;
• a proven track record of securing research funding from sources outside the Institute;
• prior independent leadership of a research team or a research project funded by external sources;
• scientific expertise in cancer immunology and modern anticancer immunotherapeutic strategies;
• experience in experimental research, including cell culture and cellular and molecular biology techniques, such as flow cytometry, real-time cell analysis (RTCA), PCR, qPCR, and Western blotting;
• practical experience in genetic modification of immune and/or tumor cells and in functional assays, including evaluation of immune-cell cytotoxic activity;
• authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in cancer research and/or immunotherapy;
• active participation in national and international scientific conferences;
• ability to formulate scientific hypotheses and independently design and conduct research;
• excellent organizational and teamwork skills, creativity, and openness to new challenges;
• designation of MMRI PAS as the primary place of employment;
• very good command of English and good of Polish, spoken and written.

Specific Requirements

Additional requirements (desirable):

• experience in the scientific supervision or mentoring of doctoral candidates, students, and early-career researchers;
• documented scientific collaboration with national and international research institutions.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Good

Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer researchBiological sciences » Biology

• employment at one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland;
• employment contract (full-time position);
• opportunity for scientific development and independence in project management for which funding was obtained independently by the candidate;
• participation in the implementation of other projects;
• opportunity to attend conferences and to participate in internships abroad;
• additional support from the social fund (i.e. support in difficult life situations, childcare subsidies and low interest loans);
• possibility to join Employee Capital Plans (PPK);
• additional benefits such as opportunity to join a group life insurance program, medical service package, and a Multisport card on preferential terms;
• work in a good team, in a nice atmosphere;
• friendly work environment.

Selection process

Please download the file attached under 'Internal Application form(s) needed'. It contains the detailed application guidelines, list of required documents and the mandatory GDPR clause.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-106 Street 5 Pawinskiego Street Geofield