Postdoctoral Researcher

International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 128,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical package

International collaboration

Job summary

The Laboratory of RNA Splicing at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) in Warsaw invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the SPRING project. The role focuses on decoding mechanisms of pre-mRNA splicing and its regulation using state-of-the-art structural and cellular biology methods.

Candidates will work on splicing quality control, transcription–splicing coupling, and interactions with the cellular environment, employing cryo-EM/cryo-ET and native

Qualifications

• Holds a PhD in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or related field.
• Experience in cell biology and genome engineering, and/or biochemistry/cryo-EM/ET.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Publications as first or co-first author in an international peer-reviewed journal.

Responsibilities

• Investigate splicing quality control and transcription–splicing coupling.
• Apply cryo-EM/cryo-ET and correlative imaging to study gene regulation.
• Collaborate with researchers and contribute to SPRING project objectives.

Skills

Strong English (oral & written)

Collaborative work style

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in biology/biotechnology/biochemistry or related field

Tools

Cryo-EM

Cryo-ET

Genome engineering

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Laboratory of RNA Splicing

The Laboratory of RNA Splicing at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Dr Wojciech Galej, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher.

The long-term goal of the group is to uncover the molecular mechanism of pre-mRNA splicing and its regulation. The successful candidate will investigate selected aspects of splicing quality control, transcription–splicing coupling, and how their interactions with the cellular environment shape gene expression. The project combines cutting-edge structural and molecular cell biology approaches, including native complex purification, cryo-EM/cryo-ET and correlative imaging, offering an exciting opportunity to address fundamental questions in gene regulation using state-of-the-art technologies.

The candidate will be employed within the project entitled “Splicing Regulation in Context: Next-Generation Mechanistic Studies. (acronym SPRING)” The project received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme (Grant Agreement No. 101231349).

The ideal candidate should be able to pursue challenging tasks, achieve objectives, and collaborate with other researchers. Candidates will be selected in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence in Research strategy.

Requirements for the candidate

• Holds a PhD in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or a related field.
• Has experience in cell biology and genome engineering, and/or biochemistry/cryo-EM/ET
• Has strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Has good communication and presentation skills.
• Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
• Has published at least one publication as the first or co-first author in an international peer-reviewed journal.

Selection criteria

• Technical competence, experience and fit of expertise to the position.
• Soft skills – command of English language, motivation letter, communication skills, teamwork, likelihood to fit to the group, compatibility of plans for individual development with the goals of the group.

We offer

• Full employment contract initially for 6 months with a possible extension.
• Full-time salary around 12 600 gross per month.
• Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations).
• Additional bonuses such as the 13th salary after working for the Institute for six months in a given calendar year, or Christmas bonus may supplement this salary.
• Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations).
• Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual private medical care package and membership in the MultiSport programme.
• Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel.
• Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring.

Deadline for applications is December 1st, 2026. Job starting date is January 1st, 2027 or later.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfils all requirements is found.