Postdoctoral researcher

Euraxess; Kraków; On-site; PLN 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Poland is seeking a motivated post-doc candidate to study the neurobiological mechanisms underlying opioid craving and withdrawal. This position requires a PhD and strong skills in neurophysiology, with relevant lab experience preferred. The role offers a full-time temporary contract, starting on November 17, 2025, with potential for extension. Interested applicants should contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• She/he should be highly motivated with strong interest in neurophysiology.
• Prior research experience is advantageous.
• Experience in laboratory work is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Study neurobiological mechanisms underlying opioid craving and withdrawal.
• Map neural activity using advanced imaging techniques.

Skills

Independent research skills

Interest in neurophysiology

Rodent behavioral experiments

In vivo fiber photometry

Electrophysiology

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Faculty of Management and Social Communication

Organisation/Company Jagiellonian University Department Faculty of Management and Social Communication Research Field Neurosciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 17 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 17 Nov 2025 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

We are seeking a motivated post-doc candidate (minimum 6 months with the possibility of extension - contract) with a strong background in Neuroscience to study the role of neurobiological mechanisms that underlie opioid craving and withdrawal as well as to identify potential new pharmacological treatments of the OUD symptoms. Critical steps in advancing the addiction research field are to reveal if opioid craving and withdrawal activate specific neuronal populations in the brain. We anticipate that by identifying and manipulating genetically- and activity- marked neuronal subpopulations, we will accomplish progress towards circuit specific control of OUD symptoms

Our scientific aim is to map neural activity underlying opioid withdrawal and craving using cutting-edge anatomical, optogenetic and neurophysiological methods. We will use an innovative combination of in vivo optogenetics targeting activated cells, fluorescent tracers, advanced immunohistological and molecular imaging techniques, fiber photometry, single-cell recordings in wild type and transgenic rats

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Neurosciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

She/he should be highly motivated and show independent skills and strong interest in neurophysiology and system neuroscience. Prior research experience with rodent behavioral experiments, in vivo fiber photometry and/or electrophysiology will be advantageous.

We require excellent work organization skills, a creative approach to research problems, team collaboration skills and motivation.

Specific Requirements

Experience in laboratory work is necessary.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Neurosciences » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Jagiellonian University Faculty of Management and Social Communication Country Poland Geofield