Postdoctoral Researcher in the project UMO-2024/53/B/NZ4/03103

Unist; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension plan

Savings and investment fund

Disability support

Job summary

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, part of an OPUS project funded by NCN. The successful candidate will study changes in pancreatic organoids derived from patients with type 2 diabetes using multi-omics techniques, advancing strategies for cell and gene therapies.

The role involves differentiating human stem cells into pancreatic beta cells, applying genome editing, single-cell RNA

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology or a related field; must be fulfilled at signing of the employment contract.
• Experience in multiomics analyses.
• Experience in stem cell differentiation, pancreatic physiology, genomic editing with CRISPR/Cas9, or single-cell RNA sequencing is a plus.
• Strong publication record.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking.
• Must meet NCN OPUS competition criteria.

Responsibilities

• Study changes in pancreatic organoids derived from type 2 diabetes patients using multi-omics techniques.
• Collaborate with Prof. Małgorzata Borowiak's team at AMU and teams at the University of Helsinki; possible short-term internships.

Skills

Multiomics analyses

Stem cell differentiation

CRISPR/Cas9 editing

Single-cell RNA sequencing

English proficiency

Independence and reliability

Teamwork

Education

PhD in molecular biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Job description

Organisation/Company Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Africa/Abidjan) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 7 Jan 2027 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 looking for a motivated researcher for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, in an OPUS project funded by the National Science Center, NCN. The successful candidate will study changes in pancreatic organoids derived from patients with type 2 diabetes using multi-omics techniques.

The research will be conducted using state-of-the-art techniques, including the differentiation of human stem cells into pancreatic beta cells and the production of organoids, advanced genome editing during differentiation, single-cell RNA sequencing, proteomics and lipidomics, functional assays, and microscopic imaging. Mastering all of these techniques is not necessary, as the project will be carried out in collaboration; however, there is an opportunity to learn more about them. The knowledge gained will be crucial for the development of cell and gene therapies for people with diabetes.

The laboratory is located in Poznań at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, which is one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland. This project will be carried out in close collaboration with the team of Prof. Małgorzata Borowiak at Adam Mickiewicz University and with two teams at the University of Helsinki, with the possibility of short‑term internships. Our research group is a young, dynamic, and efficiently functioning team focused on cooperation, development, and mutual respect.

Selected publications of the team (prof. Borowiak/prof. Łałowski):

• Nature , 2012
• Nature Chemical Biology , 2009
• Nature Biotechnology , 2008
• Nature Communications 2018, 2017a, 2017b
• ScienceTranslational Medicine , 2020
• Cell Reports , 2018
• Frontiers in Pharmacology , 2018
• Diabetes , 2020
• Journal of Clinical Investigation , 2020
• EMBO rep , 2022
• Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology , 2021, 2023, 2025
• Nature Commun , 2023, 2025, 2026

Our offer:

• Fixed-term full-time employment contract, initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension depending on performance, until 13 February 2029. During the
  period of receiving this remuneration, the postdoctoral fellow will not receive any other remuneration from funds awarded as direct costs from research projects financed under NCN competitions and will not receive remuneration from another employer based on an employment contract, including an employer based
  outside Poland
• gross monthly salary: PLN 8987/month,
• friendly, dynamic, and supportive environment of co-workers, the opportunity to participate in professional training, thematic seminars, and to take part in the national and international congresses

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018
(Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, Article 113 as amended) and who meet the following requirements:

• PhD degree in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or biochemistry
  Applicants are not required to hold a PhD at the time of application; however, this requirement must be met upon signing the employment contract
• Hands‑on experience in multiomics analyses,
• Experience in stem cell differentiation, pancreatic physiology, genomic editing using CRISPR/Cas9, or single‑cell RNA‑sequencing techniques is an asset,
• Publication record,
• Scientific curiosity,
• High motivation and enthusiasm, independence and reliability,
• Ability to work in a team,
• Fluent knowledge of English, both written and spoken,
• The candidate must meet the criteria specified in the conditions of the NCN OPUS competition.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
• supporting employees with disabilities
• funding for language learning
• co‑financing of training and courses
• additional days off for education
• life insurance
• pension plan
• savings and investment fund
• preferential loans
• additional social benefits
• subsidizing children's vacations

Eligibility criteria

• Publication record,
• Documented knowledge in molecular biology, cell biology, and bioinformatics,
• Experience in multiomics analyses, stem cell differentiation,
• Knowledge of pancreatic physiology, genomic editing using CRISPR/Cas9, or single-cell RNA‑sequencing techniques is a surplus.

Selection process

• Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.
• Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.
• Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.
• Selection of candidates for the interview stage.
• Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.
• The committee has the right to request external reviews of candidates' work or to ask candidates to conduct teaching assignments with an opportunity for student evaluation.
• The chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates. This information will include justification with a reference to candidates' strengths and weaknesses. Submitted documents will be sent back to candidates.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology Country Poland State/Province wielkopolskie City Poznań Postal Code 61-614 Street Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 14 Geofield