CeNT-48-2026

University of Warsaw; Polska; On-site; PLN 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre of New Technologies at the University of Warsaw invites applications for a Postdoc (Assistant Professor) in the Biomolecular Machines Laboratory. The candidate will work on structural engineering of cell-penetrating peptides into biostable antibacterials, under the OPUS 29 grant, and report to Prof.

Joanna Trylska. Requirements include a PhD earned in EU/OECD nostrified country, up to 12 years since PhD, strong English, and a track record of peer‑reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• PhD holder with research experience and ability to communicate fluently in English (speech and writing).
• Co-authored papers in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Familiar with molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry/biophysics techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct advanced research in the Biomolecular Machines Laboratory.
• Collaborate with international teams and contribute to project outputs.
• Prepare and present research plans and results during interviews and milestones.

Skills

Fluent English

Peer‑reviewed publications

Molecular biology

Biochemistry/biophysics

Education

PhD in biological, physical, chemical, engineering or related sciences

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Centre of New Technologies Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 7 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

CeNT-48-2026

Director of Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw, with the approval from the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces the opening of the position of Postdoc (Assistant Professor) in the group of researchers in the Biomolecular Machines Laboratory – Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw

Project leader: Prof. dr hab. Joanna Trylska

Project title: Structural engineering of cell-penetrating peptides into biostable antibacterials to combat drug-resistant pathogens

The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions specified in:

• Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571 with amendments) and the Statutes of the University of Warsaw;
• Article 119 of the Statutes of the University of Warsaw;
• Regulations on the allocation of resources for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Centre of Science for OPUS 29 grant1 ;

We are looking for motivated researchers:

• - with a PhD degree in biological, physical, chemical, engineering or related sciences, - with ability to communicate fluently in English in speech and writing,
• - who co-authored papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals,
• - familiar with molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry/biophysics techniques.

The candidate should hold a PhD degree for no longer than 12 years before the date of signing an employment agreement in the project. The PhD degree should be obtained in a country of the EU, EFTA, OECD or nostrified on the date of employment at the latest2 .

During the interview, the candidate presents a plan for further research activities and international experience

Level Excellent

Internal Application form(s) needed

• - work in a group whose research bridges the fields of chemistry, physics and biological sciences,
• - full time employment contract at the University of Warsaw,
• - friendly work environment and opportunities for scientific development and international collaborations.

Please learn more about career development opportunities at the University of Warsaw

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