Neuro-Oncology Research Assistant (Brain Cancer Lab)

Euraxess; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw seeks a researcher for the Department of Neurooncology. The candidate will work on brain tumor biology, focusing on non-coding RNAs, tumor microenvironment, and experimental therapies.

Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments with cell cultures and animal models, analyzing data, preparing reports and manuscripts, and contributing to grant applications. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in medicine, biology, biotechnology, or related field.
• At least five years of laboratory experience including cell culture and small-animal surgery.
• Experience with rodent in vivo models and required permits.
• Hands-on experience with PCR/qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence/confocal microscopy.
• Authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in cancer research or neuroscience.
• Experience in preparing grant applications.
• Ability to formulate hypotheses and independently plan and conduct research.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Design, organize, and conduct experiments using cell and tissue cultures, animal models, and patient-derived material.
• Perform molecular, biochemical, histological, and microscopy analyses, and help introduce methods needed for the projects.
• Analyze and present results, prepare research reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations.
• Contribute to grant applications and the delivery of funded projects in accordance with their requirements.
• Participate in the scientific activities of the department and Institute, including seminars, training, and collaboration with other researchers.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Cell culture

Rodent in vivo models

PCR/qPCR

Molecular techniques

Publications

Grant writing

Hypothesis formulation

English proficiency

Education

Master degree or equivalent

Tools

PCR/qPCR

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Job description

Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw seeks a researcher for the Department of Neurooncology. The candidate will work on brain tumor biology, focusing on non-coding RNAs, tumor microenvironment, and experimental therapies.

Responsibilities include designing and performing experiments with cell cultures and animal models, analyzing data, preparing reports and manuscripts, and contributing to grant applications. Fluency in English is required.