Research Assistant Professor (Post-doc)

EuroSoHo; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 99,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is seeking a research-focused Assistant Professor or Visiting Researcher to conduct investigations under the NCN OPUS-LAP project on dissection of cancer activome and development of antibody-drug conjugates. The position is embedded in the Department of Chemical Biology and Bioimaging within the Faculty of Chemistry.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a related field, with proven biochemistry and molecular biology expertise, including cell culture.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field, obtained in 2019 or later.
• Experience in biochemistry and molecular biology, including Western blot, SDS-PAGE, and cell culture.
• Proficiency in analytical software and illustration tools (e.g., BioRender, MS Office).
• Stable employment at the university and opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Cytotoxicity studies of antibody-drug conjugates against cancer cells.
• Preparation of publications.

Skills

Biochemistry techniques

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Analytical software

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

BioRender

MS Office

Job description

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company Wroclaw University of Science and Technology Department Faculty of Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number AD21/W3/09/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Faculty/Unit/Organizational unit :Department of Chemical Biology and Bioimaging, Faculty of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Project: Project NCN OPUS 20 LAP, No UMO-2020/39/I/NZ5/03104, Dissecting cancer activome to develop new generation of antibody-drug conjugates, PI: PhD. Eng. DSc. Marcin Poręba, professor at WUST

Type of position:research assistant professor

Research position profile: R2

Deadline for submitting applications to participate in the recruitment :by 15.09.2026, until 3.00 pm

Deadline for the conclusion of the recruitment :16.09.2026, 3.00 pm

Planned date of employment: 01.11.2026

Period of employment and remuneration: 01.11.2026-30.06.2027 (8 months) approx.8 900 PLN gross per month plus 13th salary and employee capital plan (approx. 11 666 PLN gross per month)

Position description:The Faculty of Chemistry at Wrocław University of Science and Technology is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor (research-focused) or Visiting Researcher to conduct scientific research within the framework of the NCN OPUS-LAP project titled Dissecting cancer activome to develop new generation of antibody-drug conjugates.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• Cytotoxicity studies of antibody-drug conjugates against cancer cells

2. Preparation of publications

Specific Requirements

Requirements:

• PhD in immunology, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field, obtained in 2019 or later.
• Experience in biochemistry and molecular biology, including techniques such as Western blot, SDS-PAGE, and cell culture.
• Proficiency in analytical software and techniques, as well as standard office applications and illustration tools (e.g., MS Office, BioRender, or equivalents).
• stable employment at the prestigious University,
• possibilities of career development,
• work in a creative and vibrant research team.
• acquiring new skills in the field of analytical methods and techniques

Development prospects :

• Scientific development – The University offers a wide range of scientific research and projects, enabling employees to develop their skills and gain experience in their field, including through collaboration with other research institutions and companies.
• Education and teaching – Wrocław University of Science and Technology offers employees the opportunity to teach students and participate in training programmes.
• International cooperation – Wrocław University of Science and Technology offers numerous international exchange programmes for its employees.

1) Full-time remuneration for a post-doc type post is awarded in accordance with Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects (Annex to NCN Council Resolution No 95/2020 of 14 September 2020). The person to be employed in this NCN post-doc position will meet all of the following conditions:

• A postdoctoral (post-doc) position is a full-time position planned by the project principal investigator for a person who obtained a doctoral degree no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by the duration of long-term (more than 90 days), documented periods of sick leave or rehabilitation benefits resulting from incapacity for work. In addition, the number of months spent on leave related to childcare and parental leave granted in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code may be added to this period. In the case of women, an additional 18 months may be added for each child born or adopted, if this method of accounting for career breaks is more advantageous;
• they are selected by means of open competition procedure, carried out by a recruitment committee appointed by the head of the project’s host entity, composed of the project’s principal investigator as its chair and at least two other persons appointed by the principal investigator, who have necessary scientific or professional qualifications. The assessment of the candidates is carried out pursuant to the criteria outlined in the call announcement and the results are made public by posting on the website of the project’s host institution;
• their PhD degree has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post;.
• they will be employed for a period of at least 6 months;
• at the time of receiving remuneration, they will not be receiving any other remuneration paid from the funds granted to research projects under NCN calls under the heading of direct costs;
• in the period of receiving the remuneration they will be receiving no remuneration from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with registered office outside of Poland.

Eligibility criteria

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