Assistant Professor, Microscopy Laboratory at the Faculty of Biology of

Organisation/Company Jagiellonian University Department Faculty of Biology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 24 Aug 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 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

Conducting scientific activities related to the implementation of own research projects and participating in scientific projects utilizing highly specialized equipment for imaging and preparing biological and material specimens (electron microscopes, confocal microscopes, light sheet microscopes, preparation techniques using conventional, cryogenic, and in vivo methods) within the Faculty of Biology Microscopy Laboratory at the Jagiellonian University, with the aim of increasing knowledge resources and utilizing these resources to create new applications.

Conducting research and development activities in collaboration with enterprises. Engaging in knowledge transfer and commercialization of research results. Providing substantive and technical support to internal and external users of the Laboratory's equipment.

E-mail wydzial.biologii.pl

Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should hold at least a doctoral degree,

have appropriate scientific achievements,

have experience working with light and electron microscopes,

have at least a good command of English, both written and spoken,

have organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

Be willing to collaborate nationally and internationally.

Specific Requirements

• Conducting scientific research using the equipment available in the Laboratory.
• Preparing project proposals utilizing the Laboratory's infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the use of electron microscopes: scanning and transmission electron microscopes, confocal microscopes, and light sheet microscopes.
• Establishing scientific collaborations, recruiting users of the Laboratory's scientific equipment, and establishing contacts with entrepreneurs and R&D institutions.
• Managing a team of Laboratory staff.
• Maintaining records of Laboratory equipment use.
• Demonstrate a good command of spoken and written English that is sufficient for scientific communication and publishing.
• Analytical skills and ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary team.
• Openness to international cooperation
• Willingness to supervise employees of the Faculty of Biology Microscopy Laboratory.

Languages POLISH Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Internal Application form(s) needed

stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university,

additional payment for Head of the Unit

cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,

scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications

improvement and professional development,

access to research infrastructure,

benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities,

medical packages, group insurance,

additional social benefits.

Selection process

The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate (F/M) may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate (F/M). During the interview, the soft competencies indicated in the announcement will also be verified.

The Candidate (F/M) has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days from receiving the information about the results of the assessment. The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based…