Research Assistant (post-doc position within an NCN project: OPUS-21)

EURAXESS Ireland; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Medical Biology Polish Academy of Sciences invites applications for a Research Associate/Assistant (post-doc) within the NCN OPUS-21 project. The position focuses on prognostic potential of NMUR1 in colorectal cancer, with goals including NMUR1 knockout clones and tumor microenvironment analyses.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in medical or natural sciences, has hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, imaging, and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in medical/health sciences or natural sciences, within 7 years of employment.
• At least one first-author publication in Q1/Q2 journals.
• Fluency in English (at least B2) and ability to present results.

Responsibilities

• Generate NMUR1 knockout colorectal cancer cell clones and assess invasiveness.
• Perform in vitro analyses of NMU effects on tumor microenvironment cells.
• Investigate signaling pathways activated by NMU in tumor microenvironment.
• Plan experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Skills

In vitro cell culture

Molecular biology

Cell imaging

First-author publication

English (B2)

Education

PhD in medical/health or natural sciences

Tools

Laboratory software (e.g., GraphPad Prism)

Job description

Institute of Medical Biology Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Medical Biology Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Medical sciences » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 16 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2/2026/OPUS-21 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

General information about employment conditions:

• Position: Research Associate, Assistant (post-doc position within an NCN project: OPUS-21)
• Employment Type: An employment contract for a minimum of 6 months, ending no later than August 31, 2027
• Institute department: Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Scientific discipline: medical sciences or biological sciencesexact and natural sciences
• Keywords: cancer biology, bioactive peptides, cell biology, molecular biology

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualification requirements:

• Education: A doctoral degree in the field of medical and health sciences or in the field of natural sciences, obtained no earlier than 7 years prior to the year of employment in the project, provided that this period does not include breaks related to: maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, or childcare leave granted in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code; or the receipt of sick pay or rehabilitation benefits due to an inability to work, including that caused by an illness requiring rehabilitation and treatment. In such a situation, the seven-year period is extended by the duration of the leave, provided that the applicant can confirm this with appropriate documentation.
• Professional experience: Proven experience in the in vitro culture of mammalian cells (preferably tumor microenvironment cells), methods of molecular biology and cell imaging, as evidenced by scientific publications. At least one publication (as first author) in journals classified in Q1 or Q2 according to Clarivate Analytics
• Professional skills: Ability to apply techniques in cell biology and molecular biology. Ability to independently plan experiments, analyze and interpret results, use statistical tools, and present findings in written and oral form. Fluency in spoken and written English (at a level of at least B2).
• Personality predispositions: creativity in solving research problems, responsibility, teamwork skills, communication skills, and the ability to continuously expand one’s knowledge.

Specific Requirements

Scientific research within the project entitled “Prognostic potential of neuromedin U and its receptors in colorectal cancer, importance in the metastasis” which include

• Generation and characterization of NMUR1 knockout colorectal cancer cell clones and their invasive potential.
• Analyses in vitro of the effects of NMU on tumor microenvironment cells.
• Analyses of the most critical signaling pathways induced by NMU in tumor microenvironment
• Conducting experiments using advanced techniques in molecular biology and cell biology; participating in research planning and data analysis; compiling and presenting research results; and contributing to the writing of manuscripts.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Description of Benefits

The project involves conducting research tasks in collaboration with other institutions. This will provide an opportunity to become familiar with a wide range of methodologies and data analyzing. The person hired for this position will have the opportunity to develop their own research ideas and, based on the experience gained and the results of the research conducted, prepare an original grant proposal. The scope and focus of the grant may be tailored to the candidate’s research interests and the research profile of the Laboratory.

Selection process

16.10.2026 r.

Terms of Employment

• Employment contract for a period of at least 6 months, with the possibility of extension until August 31, 2027.
• Gross remuneration in the amount of 7000 PLN to 8000 PLN, funded under the OPUS-21 project.
• While receiving a full-time salary, the employee:
  • shall not receive any other remuneration from funds allocated as direct costs under research projects funded through NCN competitions;
  • shall not receive remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including an employer based outside Poland.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Medical Biology Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Lodz Postal Code 93-232 Street 106, Lodowa St. Geofield