Vacancy for an assistant at the Bacteriophage Laboratory

Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy Polish Academy of Sciences is seeking a Researcher to perform biological, morphological and genomic characterisation of bacteriophages and to conduct cell culture studies assessing their impact on immunological activity.

The role includes supervising students, applying for external funding, presenting findings at conferences, and preparing scientific publications based on the research conducted.

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent in biology/related field as required.
• At least 5 years of scientific research experience.
• Evidence of lead author publications in JCR-listed journals (3+).
• Experience in planning and conducting bacteriophage biology research.
• Cell culture of various eukaryotic cells (including co-cultures).
• Active involvement in research projects and supervision of students.
• Demonstrated publication history and research presentations.
• Collaboration across academic institutions and knowledge dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Biological, morphological and genomic characterisation of bacteriophages.
• Conduct cell cultures and assess bacteriophage effects on growth and immunology.
• Study interactions of newly isolated bacteriophages with mammalian cells.
• Analyse immunomodulatory properties of bacteriophages.
• Supervise students and interns in research projects.
• Apply for external research funding and grants.
• Present findings at scientific conferences.
• Publish research results in scientific journals.

Skills

Bacteriophage biology

Cell culture techniques

Immunomodulatory studies

Scientific mentoring

Grant applications

Scientific communication

Conference presentations

Research project leadership

Education

Master degree or equivalent (biological/medical)

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 Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 29 Oct 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 2 Nov 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

• Biological, morphological and genomic characterisation of bacteriophages,
• Conducting cell cultures, including co-cultures of different cell types, and investigating the effect of bacteriophages on their growth and immunological activity,
• Investigating the interaction of newly isolated bacteriophages with mammalian cells,
• Analysing the immunomodulatory properties of bacteriophages,
• Supervising students and interns,
• Applying for research funding through external grants,
• Presenting research findings at conferences,
• Preparing scientific publications based on the research carried out.

Requirements

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

Skills/Qualifications

• Biological, morphological and genomic characterisation of bacteriophages,
• Conducting cell cultures, including co-cultures of different cell types, and investigating the effect of bacteriophages on their growth and immunological activity,
• Investigating the interaction of newly isolated bacteriophages with mammalian cells,
• Analysing the immunomodulatory properties of bacteriophages,
• Supervising students and interns,
• Applying for research funding through external grants,
• Presenting research findings at conferences,
• Preparing scientific publications based on the research carried out.

Specific Requirements

1. a. hold a Master’s degree, a Master of Engineering degree or an equivalent qualification in the biological, medical or a related field,
2. b.have at least 5 years’ experience in scientific research,
3. c. possess knowledge and experience in planning and conducting scientific research in the field of bacteriophage biology, evidenced by at least 3 scientific publications from the JCR list in which the candidate is the lead author,
4. d.possess knowledge and experience in cell culture of various types of eukaryotic cells (commercial cell lines, cells isolated from animals, cell co-cultures),
5. e.demonstrate active participation in academic life, evidenced by the presentation of the results of their own research in scientific publications, including at least
   three original publications with an Impact Factor (IF), in which the Candidate is the lead author and/or corresponding author,
6. f.demonstrate active involvement in the preparation and implementation of research projects
   in the role of project researcher/project leader,
7. g. demonstrate involvement in the supervision of students and/or trainees,
8. h. document research placements undertaken or work carried out at more than one academic/research institution,
9. i.present ongoing, documented scientific collaborations,
10. j. demonstrate active participation in the popularisation of science.

2. Additional skills and experience of the candidate that are desirable for the post (in accordance with § 4(3)(k) of the Regulations on the conduct of competitions for academic posts at the Institute of Information Technology and Telecommunications of the Polish Academy of Sciences)

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

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

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTS:
Detailed recommendations regarding the minimum formal requirements for candidates applying through a competition for academic posts at the Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences are set out in Annex 1 to the Regulations on the Conduct of Competitions for Academic Posts at the IITD of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The assessment of candidates will be carried out on the basis of the Candidate Assessment Form (Appendix 2 to the Regulations).

1. a copy of the degree certificate confirming the award of the professional title,
2. a covering letter,
3. a CV outlining the candidate’s academic profile (including professional career history, career breaks if the candidate deems it appropriate to mention them, a list of publications with a description of the candidate’s contribution to their creation, work placements, internships, training courses, workshops, participation in or management of research grants, supervision of students and/or trainees, and the popularisation of science),
4. a description of the candidate’s most significant scientific achievement(s),
5. the candidate’s research plan,
6. other documents confirming that the requirements are met (e.g. letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.).

Selection process

INFORMATION REGARDING DEADLINES, THE PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS AND CONTACTING CANDIDATES
The competition is being conducted in accordance with the Regulations governing competitions for academic posts at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Competition documentation is available at https://hirszfeld.pl/instytut/oferty-pracy/zasady-zatrudniania-na-stano...
Applications containing a complete set of documents should be submitted by 29 October 2026 at 4.00 pm by email to [e-mail] (subject line: LBF Assistant). Communication will take place via email to the address from which the application was sent, or by other means agreed with the candidate.
The selection process will be concluded by 30 October 2026, and candidates will be notified of the results by email. The Selection Committee reserves the right not to select any of the candidates through this recruitment process. In such a case, the recruitment process may be/will be re-advertised.
If the Candidate consents to their application being used in future recruitment rounds, please attach a statement reading “I consent to the retention of my documents and their use in future recruitment rounds in accordance with § 11(2) of the Regulations governing competitions for academic posts at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences.”

Additional comments

Please include in your application: “I hereby give my consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed by the Hirszfeld Institute Of Immunology and Experimental Therapy. Polish Academy of Sciences for the purposes of the recruitment process (in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016).”

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