Junior Plant Breeding Specialist at the Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Organisation/Company Poznan University of Medical Sciences Department Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Biological engineering Technology » Biotechnology Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Agricultural sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 14 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 23 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme Reference Number JPB Specialist Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Plant Breeding Specialist within the First Team project (
FENG.
02.02-IP.05-0257/23
) entitled:

"Development of Biocompatible Porphyrinoid Derivatives as Light-Activated Crop Protection Agents."

Key responsibilities

• establishing and maintaining in vitro and in vivo cultures of selected plant species;
• planning, conducting, and supervising experiments evaluating the activity of selected active compounds against plant pathogens;
• carrying out part of the research at the experimental fields of the Poznań University of Life Sciences (field work), including preparation of field experiments, monitoring plant growth, and collecting plant material for further analyses;
• ensuring that all laboratory and field experiments comply with applicable regulations and safety requirements;
• providing direct supervision and guidance to a PhD student and an undergraduate student during laboratory and field work;
• processing, analyzing, and archiving biological data generated during plant research.

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

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

Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Key responsibilities

• establishing and maintaining in vitro and in vivo cultures of selected plant species;
• planning, conducting, and supervising experiments evaluating the activity of selected active compounds against plant pathogens;
• carrying out part of the research at the experimental fields of the Poznań University of Life Sciences (field work), including preparation of field experiments, monitoring plant growth, and collecting plant material for further analyses;
• ensuring that all laboratory and field experiments comply with applicable regulations and safety requirements;
• providing direct supervision and guidance to a PhD student and an undergraduate student during laboratory and field work;
• processing, analyzing, and archiving biological data generated during plant research.

• Master's degree in biology, biotechnology, pharmacy, agriculture, horticulture, plant protection, or another related life science discipline (a PhD degree will be considered an advantage
  );
• experience in laboratory work involving plant material;
• knowledge of plant biology and plant pathology techniques will be considered an advantage;
• willingness to perform field work at the experimental fields of the Poznań University of Life Sciences;
• ability to work independently and maintain accurate research documentation;
• ability to analyze and interpret experimental data;
• good command of English sufficient to read scientific literature;
• good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Languages POLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Technology » Biotechnology Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Agricultural sciences » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

We offer

• employment period: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2028
  ;
• participation in an innovative research project funded by the First Team Programme
  ;
• work in an interdisciplinary research team;
• opportunities for professional and scientific development in plant biology and plant protection.