Postdoc: Lung Surfactant Surface Biophysics

UW Working Group; Polska; On-site; PLN 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Warsaw Faculty of Chemistry invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Laboratory of Biophysicochemistry of Surface Phenomena. The project “The role of structural changes of lung surfactants – from physicochemical description to effective therapy” is funded by the National Science Center and led by Dorota Matyszewska.

Position starts December 2026/January 2027 for 12 months (extension possible).

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field.
• Good command of English.
• Experience in surface physicochemistry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to research and scientific initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the preparation and characteristics of model pulmonary surfactants.
• Study interactions of inhaled drugs and drug carriers with model pulmonary surfactants.
• Supervise and support doctoral and master’s students.
• Maintain basic laboratory equipment and organize day-to-day work.
• Maintain scientific documentation and report results.

Skills

Good English

Surface physicochemistry

Independent work

Team collaboration

Scientific initiative

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

The University of Warsaw Faculty of Chemistry invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Laboratory of Biophysicochemistry of Surface Phenomena. The project “The role of structural changes of lung surfactants – from physicochemical description to effective therapy” is funded by the National Science Center and led by Dorota Matyszewska.

Position starts December 2026/January 2027 for 12 months (extension possible).