Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Laboratory of Protein Structure

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

Job summary

A prestigious research institute in Warsaw is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct structural and mechanistic studies of RNA viruses. This role involves working in a collaborative environment and requires a PhD in a relevant field along with experience in protein biochemistry, crystallography, and cryo-EM. The position offers full technical support and competitive gross remuneration of 9700 PLN/month.

Benefits

Gross monthly remuneration: 9700 PLN/month

13th salary after six months

Reduced-rate for medical care package

Membership in MultiSport programme

Full technical and administrative support

Participation in training and academic mentoring

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry.
• Experience in protein biochemistry/purification.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• Published as the first author in an international peer-reviewed journal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural studies of viral replicases.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Experience in protein biochemistry

Experience in crystallography

Experience in cryo-EM

Presentation skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

PhD in biology, biotechnology or biochemistry

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 Protein Structure Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Chemistry » Biochemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 31 Dec 2025 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 15 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

Laboratory of Protein Structure ( https://shorturl.at/iZTMe ) at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Prof. Marcin Nowotny is looking for Postdoctoral Researcher to join the project entitled “Structural and mechanistic studies of replication of (+)ssRNA viruses”, which is carried out as the OPUS2021/41/B/NZ1/03620 grant of the Polish National Science Centre. The project aims at the structural and mechanistic characterization of RNA replication in RNA viruses 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.

Specific Requirements

Requirements:

• Holds a doctoral degree in biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry.
• 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 publication as the first author in an international peer-reviewed journal.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

We offer:

• Full employment contract initially for 6 months with the possibility of extension
• Gross monthly remuneration: 9700 PLN/month gross.
• 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 medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme
• Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
• Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring

Eligibility criteria

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Education and formal qualifications.
• Technical expertise and relevance of experience to the project.
• Scientific achievements(e.g., publications, awards, grants, international collaborations).
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Clarity and impact of motivation letter.
• Communication and teamwork abilities.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Compatibility with the research group’s goals and vision.

Selection process

The ideal candidate should be able to pursue challenging tasks and 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 https://shorturl.at/r8z8b

Additional comments

How to apply:

• Your application must be submitted in English and should contain a CV, a motivation letter, a description of your key achievements, and contact details at least two potential referees, including one of your supervisors
• 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 under the link https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2

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

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