Postdoctoral Researcher Position in the Laboratory of Cellular Genomics

Euraxess; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biological research institute in Warsaw seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to study the molecular mechanisms behind liver fibrosis. This role involves multi-omic analysis and focuses on liver stellate cells, requiring a PhD in a relevant field and strong bioinformatics skills. The position offers a gross salary of 9700 PLN/month, a friendly international atmosphere, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Reduced-rate medical care package

Membership in MultiSport program

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine, or equivalent.
• 4-10 years of relevant research experience.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-omic analysis of fibrotic processes.
• Focus on liver stellate cells and microbiota impact.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

High motivation

Proactive and collaborative attitude

Experience in cell culture

Bioinformatics experience

Education

PhD degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or equivalent

Tools

Illumina sequencing technologies

Cell sorting techniques

Job description

International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw

Organisation/Company International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw Department Laboratory of Cellular Genomics Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Chemistry » Biochemistry Computer science » Programming Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 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

The Laboratory of Cellular Genomicsat the International Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) https://shorturl.at/EEwOl Warsaw, headed by Dr Aleksandra Kołodziejczyk, seeks a motivatedPostdoctoral Researcherto join a project that aims to study molecular mechanisms behind liver fibrosis and the role of the microbiome in the profibrotic processes. You will work on the project funded by OPUS grant of the National Science Centre, Poland entitled: “Finding molecular mechanisms behind the activation of stellate cells” (2023/51/B/NZ2/02649). More information about the lab: olab.com.pl

As a Postdoctoral researcher, you will be responsible for multi-omic analysis of the fibrotic processes in the host, with a particular focus on the liver stellate cells and the impact of the microbiota. Specific tasks will depend on applicants experience and interests.

Specific Requirements

Requirements:

• Hold a PhD degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine or an equivalent field. Candidates with degrees in other fields including Engineering, Computer science, or Physics will also be considered if they have relevant experience
• E xcellent written and oral communication skills in English
• High motivation and proactive and collaborative attitude
• Previous experience in one of methods mentioned below:
• cell culture, generation of reporter cell lines, working with primary cells, lentiviral transductions
• cell sorting
• preparing sequencing libraries for Illumina (RNAseq, ChIPseq or CUT&Tag)
• bioinformatics experience in analysis of sequencing data (for example RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIPseq, metagenomics, etc.)

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Biological sciences » BiologyChemistry » BiochemistryComputer science » Programming Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

We offer:

• Full employment contract initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension up to 36 months
• S alary ( 9700 PLN gross/month)
• A friendly working atmospherein an international environment
• Interesting scientific projects
• Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations)
• Benefits, including a reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme
• Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
• Opportunities for professional development- participation in courses, foreign conferences, funding for postgraduate studies, assistance in submitting own grants

Eligibility criteria

Selection criteria:

• Education, technical competencies, experience, and alignment of specialized knowledge with the requirements of the position.
• Scientific achievements - publications, awards, grants, national and international training, etc.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Soft skills - motivation letter, communication skills, ability for effective teamwork, likelihood to fit to the group, compatibility of plans for individual development with the goals of the group.

Selection process

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 https://shorturl.at/mJ6Rk

Additional comments

How to apply:

• Your application must be submitted in English and should contain:
• CV (including a list of publications)
• motivation letter ( max one page)
• contact information (email address or phone number) to two people who can evaluate you (such as your thesis supervisor, or academic advisor)
• Please include the following statement in your CV :
• I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2 .

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-109 Street ks. Trojdena 2 Geofield