Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Laboratory of Protein Structure

International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw; Polska; On-site; PLN 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Christmas bonus

Private medical care

MultiSport programme

Job summary

International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Laboratory of Protein Structure. The role focuses on mechanistic and structural studies of adenoviral DNA replication using crystallography and cryo-EM, within a 2024/55/B/NZ1/02607 grant.

You will lead structural studies of viral replicases, join an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to high-impact publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry.
• PhD within 12 years of 2027-01-01 (with leaves/extensions allowed).
• Experience in protein biochemistry/purification, crystallography and/or cryo-EM.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills; likely international conference exposure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural studies of viral replicases.
• Work on project mechanistic/structural studies using crystallography and cryo-EM.
• Collaborate in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

First-author publication experience

Education

Doctoral degree in biology/biotechnology/biochemistry

Tools

Protein biochemistry/purification

Crystallography

Cryo-EM

Job description

International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw

Organisation/Company International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 2 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 2024/55/B/NZ1/02607 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Laboratory of Protein Structure

The Laboratory of Protein Structure at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Prof. Marcin Nowotny is looking
for a Postdoctoral Researcherto join the projectentitled “Mechanistic and structural studies of adenoviral DNA replication”, which is carried out as the 2024/55/B/NZ1/02607 grant
of the Polish National Science Centre. The project aims at the structural and mechanistic characterization of replication adenoviruses using structural biology (crystallography and
cryo-electron microscopy) and protein biochemistry approaches.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher: You will be responsible for structural studies of viral replicases.

Candidate profile:

• Holds a doctoral degree in biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry.
• The candidate must meet the eligibility conditions set by the National Science Centre (NCN) for persons employed in a post-doc type position. In particular, the person employed in this position obtained their PhD degree in the year of employment in the project or within 12 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by the time spent during that period on long-term (over 90 days) documented sick leave or rehabilitation benefits related to incapacity for work. Additionally, this period may be extended by the number of months spent on child-care and child-rearing leave granted under the rules specified in the Labour Code, and in the case of women—by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of indicating breaks in a scientific career is more advantageous.
• Has experience in protein biochemistry/purification (particularly for nucleic acid enzymes), crystallography and/or cryo-EM.
• Has strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Has good presentation skills (ideally having presented during at least one international conference).
• Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
• Has published at least one publication as the first author in an international peer-reviewed journal.

Selection criteria

• Technical competence, experience and fit of the 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.

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.

We offer

• Full employment contract initially for 6 months with a possible extension.
• Full-time salary 9 700 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.
• 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.

The deadline for applications is November 2nd, 2026. Job starting date is January 1st, 2027 or as soon as possible after this date.

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

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