Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-doc)

EURAXESS Ireland; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Poznan University of Physical Education in Poland invites applications for a Post-doctoral position within the OPUS 30 project at the Department of Neuromuscular Physiotherapy. The role requires a PhD in a related field, a strong publication record, and expertise in neurophysiological research on the human musculoskeletal system.

The successful candidate will conduct neurophysiological experiments, analyze data, participate in lab organization, and contribute to publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in neurophysiology or related field.
• At least three publications in journals with an Impact Factor where you are first or last author.
• Good command of English enabling publication in English-language journals.
• Experience in neurophysiological research on the musculoskeletal system or related hardware/software support.

Responsibilities

• Analyze neurophysiological profiles of motor units and spinal excitability.
• Conduct neurophysiological experiments under supervision.
• Assist in organizing the laboratory and research setup.
• Prepare neurophysiological experiments and data analyses.
• Contribute to publications and dissemination of results.

Skills

English proficiency

Neurophysiology knowledge

Publications in neurophysiology

Education

PhD in neurophysiology

Tools

EMG data analysis

Biomedical signal processing

Job description

Poznan University of Physical Education, POLAND

Organisation/Company Poznan University of Physical Education, POLAND Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 19 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

Job Description

Call for applications for a Post-doc position within the OPUS 30 project (No. 2025/59/B/NZ4/02602) at the Eugeniusz Piasecki University of Physical Education in Poznań, Department of Neuromuscular Physiotherapy; contract type: employment contract.

Requirements

relevant educational background in a field related to neurophysiology—specifically biological sciences, medical biology, medical sciences, health sciences, physical culture sciences, biomedical engineering, or psychology;
doctoral degree in a discipline related to neurophysiology—specifically biological sciences, medical biology, medical sciences, health sciences, physical culture sciences, biomedical engineering, or psychology;
documented research record (publications) in a discipline related to neurophysiology—specifically biological sciences, medical biology, medical sciences, health sciences, physical culture sciences, biomedical engineering, or psychology;
at least three publications in journals with an Impact Factor, with the candidate listed as first or last author (publications from prior to the doctorate will also be considered);
documented participation in a research grant or completion of a domestic or international research internship (lasting at least one week);
experience in psychophysical or neurophysiological research concerning the human musculoskeletal system, or experience providing engineering, hardware, statistical, or algorithmic support for such research (e.g., in biomechanics, biomedical signal processing, analysis of data from EMG, motion capture, dynamometric, or stabilometric systems, mathematical modeling, biopotential analysis, bio-algorithms, or computational neuroscience projects);
good command of English, enabling fluent communication and the publication of research results in English-language journals;
knowledge of and documented interest in the functioning of the nervous system, particularly regarding the neurophysiology of movement and neuromuscular function. knowledge of the fundamentals of neurophysiological assessment of the musculoskeletal or neuromuscular system

Scope of duties

analysis of the neurophysiological profile of motor units and spinal excitability in humans undergoing whole-body vibration training combined with transspinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS);
conducting neurophysiological experiments under the supervision of the project manager;
assisting in the organization of the laboratory and the research setup;
preparing neurophysiological experiments;
data analysis and assistance in the preparation of publications;

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Internal Application form(s) needed

ENG Call for Applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-doc) Position at the Department of Neuromuscular Physiotherapy within the OPUS 30 Project.pdf