Assistant Professor (F​/M) 188.2026

Organisation/Company Jagiellonian University Department Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Final date to receive applications 2 Aug 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?

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RECTOR of the Jagiellonian University announces a selection procedure for the position of an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR.

Staff scientists are excellent scientists who love to work in research, solve problems, but do not want to become PIs or lead their own research teams. They have to be able to provide the continuity and know-how for the group, support all the scientists in the group and be the support for the PI in running the group, especially when the PI is travelling or unavailable.

This position involves employment for a 3- month trial period and a 9-month fixed-term contract.

After successful completion of this period, we will consider employment extension. Staff scientists are affiliated with specific groups, but should the group close, staff scientists are allocated to a different group.

E-mail job.mcb.pl

Research Field Biological sciences » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

• holding at least a doctoral degree;
• having relevant scientific achievements;
• taking active part in scientific life.

Staff scientists are excellent scientists who love to work in research, solve problems, but do not want to become PIs or lead their own research teams. They have to be able to provide the continuity and know-how for the group, support all the scientists in the group and be the support for the PI in running the group, especially when the PI is travelling or unavailable.

This position involves employment for a 3- month trial period and a 9-month fixed-term contract.

After successful completion of this period, we will consider employment extension. Staff scientists are affiliated with specific groups, but should the group close, staff scientists are allocated to a different group.

• A PhD in structural biology or a related discipline, such as biophysics or biochemistry. An additional degree in bioinformatics is a significant advantage.
• A minimum of 6 months’ research experience gained outside one’s country of origin and at least 6 months’ experience in an international research environment in the field of structural biology.
• A proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals with a high impact factor. Candidates (F/M) with publications as first author or joined first author in adequate journals will be particularly favored.
• Proven ability to write and produce high-quality scientific publications in prestigious journals (e.g. from the Nature portfolio).
• Advanced knowledge of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) techniques, specifically single-particle analysis, and molecular modelling; ideally, also a solid knowledge of cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET).
• Basic programming skills in Python and experience in Unix/Linux environments, including HPC systems.
• A proven ability to produce visualizations of complex biological concepts and large-scale datasets to the publication standards of top-tier journals (e.g. the Nature portfolio).
• Extensive knowledge of modern methods in proteomics, transcriptomics and light microscopy, as well as disciplines within cell biology (e.g. the brain and the immune system); ideally, this should also include expertise in iPS cell culture.
• Experience in preparing competitive grant applications and proficiency in using the main European application systems (e.g. Horizon Europe).
• Fluency in English, enabling the clear and concise presentation of…