Vacancy for a Junior Research Specialist

Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences; Poland; On-site; PLN 36,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland seeks a Master-level researcher to conduct cancer therapy studies. You will maintain cell cultures, run in vitro and ex vivo assays, and assist with in vivo experiments while applying cytokine profiling and molecular biology techniques.

The role requires strong statistics, English and Polish language skills, and the ability to work in a team with independent responsibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology/biotechnology or related field.
• Experience conducting in vitro and in vivo cancer therapy studies.
• Proficiency in multiplex cytokine analysis and animal experiment training.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis on experimental results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 2D/3D cell cultures using various cell lines.
• Perform in vitro and ex vivo assays to evaluate antibody-drug conjugates.
• Use flow cytometry and molecular biology methods for analyses.
• Assist with in vivo experiments and summarize results for reports.
• Prepare graphs and present findings at team meetings.

Skills

In vitro studies

In vivo studies

Cytokine profiling (multiplex)

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology methods

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's degree in biology / biotechnology or related field

Tools

PCR

Western blot

Flow cytometry equipment

Job description

Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 10 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 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

Tasks related to the research work include:

• maintaining 2D and 3D cell cultures (using commercial cell lines and/or cancer cell lines derived from primary tumors);
• performing in vitro assays and functional ex vivo assays to evaluate the anti-cancer activity of antibody-drug conjugates;
• conducting analyses using flow cytometry and molecular biology methods (e.g., PCR, Western blot);
• participating in and assisting with in vivo experiments
• conducting cytokine profile assays using immunoenzymatic techniques, particularly the multiplex method using the Luminex system
• analysis of the obtained results, graphical presentation of the collected data, preparation of experimental reports, and presentation of findings at research team meetings.

Requirements

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates for the above position should possess expertise in conducting studies to evaluate the efficacy of experimental anti-cancer therapies, both in vitro and in vivo, as well as performing functional assays ex vivo. Extensive experience in profiling cytokines and other protein factors—secreted by cells in these cultures—using multiplex analysis methods is required. Candidates must also have completed training that qualifies them to participate in experiments involving laboratory animals. Furthermore, the ability to perform statistical analysis of the obtained results is required.

Specific Requirements

The candidate should meet the following requirements:
1. Education: Master’s degree in biology, biotechnology or a related field;
2. Professional experience: At least 1 year of professional experience working in a scientific laboratory;
3. Knowledge in the field of oncology, particularly experimental oncology.
4. Experience in designing and conducting in vitro/ex vivo studies using cancer and normal cells (including the isolation of PBMCs from peripheral blood).
5. Proficiency in knowledge of immunoenzymatic assays, including multiplex methods, and the assessment of cytotoxicity using various methods.
6. Skills in flow cytometry and molecular biology methods.
7. Completion of training on participating in procedures involving the use of animals for scientific or educational purposes, in accordance with the requirements of the Act of January 15, 2015, on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific or Educational Purposes (Journal of Laws 2015, Item 266) and the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Science of November 30, 2022, on training, practical training, and internships for persons performing activities related to the use of animals for scientific or educational purposes (Journal of Laws of 2022, item 2576), confirmed by an appropriate certificate.
8. Experience in carrying out scientific and research projects.
9. Active participation in academic life, particularly in conducting research, and participation in national and international conferences.
10. Very good command of English and Polish.
11. The ability to work as part of a team, a strong motivation to work independently, and a sense of responsibility for assigned tasks.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE NON-COMPETITION CLAUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WIB PROGRAMME GUIDELINES In accordance with paragraph 7(2) of the Agreement on the funding of the Research Team from the Polish Science Fund: b) a prohibition on engaging in any professional activity in excess of a total monthly limit of 276 (two hundred and seventy-six) clock hours for all professional activities and a declaration confirming compliance with this condition upon each request by the Managing Authority; c) a prohibition on engaging in any competitive activity relating, directly or indirectly, to the Research Task, in the course of which there is or may be disclosure or use of Intellectual Property, or any activity which (or the outcome of which) hinders or prevents (or, on reasonable assessment, would hinder or prevent) the effective protection or commercialisation of the Intellectual Property. Competitive activities carried out indirectly shall be deemed to include, in particular: activities carried out by an entity in which a Research Team Member is a partner, shareholder, member of the board of directors or member of other management, advisory or supervisory bodies, as well as by an entity which a Research Team Member effectively manages, despite not holding the status of a partner, shareholder, member of the board of directors or member of another management, advisory or audit/supervisory body.

INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING CANDIDATES:
1. Education
2. Professional and academic experience
3. Required skills
4. Certificates authorising the conduct of animal experiments
DATE OF THE RECRUITMENT DECISION, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF STAGES
Stage I - review of submitted bids - up to 8 business days from the deadline for submitting bids.
Stage II - decision on the competition and announcement of results (by 02.12.2026)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Wrocław Postal Code 53-114 Street Weigla 12 Geofield