Assistant (post-doc) – Department of Molecular Neuropharmacology Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences

Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences (further called Institute or IP PAS) announces a competition for the position of assistant (post-doc) at the Department of Molecular Neuropharmacology IP PAS to carry out tasks in the NCN Opus 20 project, “New therapies for opioid addiction“, no. 2020/39/B/NZ7/03537.

We are looking for a person for the position of assistant (post-doc), interested in undertaking research at the Department of Molecular Neuropharmacology IP PAS.

A candidate for the position of assistant (post-doc) should meet the following conditions:

1. A doctoral degree in biological, pharmaceutical, psychological, medical or veterinary sciences, obtained outside the IP PAS no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by the time spent on long-term (over 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work. Additionally, the number of months of leave related to the care and upbringing of children granted under the terms set out in the Labor Code may be added to this period, and in the case of women – 18 months for each born or adopted child, if this method of indicating breaks in an academic career is more favorable;
2. Advanced knowledge of microscopy techniques, particularly light sheet microscopy (LSM) and confocal microscopy, supported by practical experience in image analysis;
3. Theoretical and practical experience in tissue preparation and staining methods using CLARITY and ECi techniques;
4. Solid theoretical knowledge and practical skills in maintaining and breeding transgenic rat lines;
5. Practical experience in conducting behavioral studies in rat models, including oxycodone self-administration experiments with the use of behavioral testing systems (Skinner boxes);
6. Completed and certified training for those planning and performing procedures and experiments with the use of laboratory animals in accordance with the Act on the protection of animals used for scientific and educational purposes (as in Journal of Laws of 2023, item 465);
7. Interest in research and special motivation for scientific research confirmed by publications and references of the doctoral thesis supervisor;
8. Scientific achievements documented by publications in international journals;
9. Experience in implementing research projects and independent analysis and interpretation of results, preparation of manuscripts and public presentation and discussion of results;
10. During the period of receiving remuneration, the employed person cannot receive other remuneration from funds allocated as direct costs from research projects financed under NCN competitions;
11. During the period of receiving remuneration, an employed person cannot receive remuneration from any other employer under an employment contract, including an employer based outside the territory of Poland;
12. Active participation in scientific life, manifested in speeches/presentations at international conferences and symposia;
13. Ability to organize both own and team work, responsibility for assigned tasks;
14. Fluent use of English language;
15. Impeccable ethical attitude.

 ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGE WOULD BE:

1. Proficiency in Polish language.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning and conducting experimental work;
2. Analysis of data and research results;
3. Processing data and preparing manuscripts for publication and presenting the obtained results during scientific conferences;
4. Preparation and archiving of research results;
5. Adherence to the code of ethics of Polish Academy of Sciences employee;

1. Compliance with the regulations and directives operating in the IP PAS;

7. Supervision of doctoral and master’s students.

Opportunities waiting for the candidate:

1. Cooperation with a team of experienced scientists with an international reputation;
2. Working in a friendly atmosphere;
3. Participation in thematic conferences at national and international level.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment in the project based on a full-time employment contract for a period of at least   6 months, with the possibility of extension for the duration of the project. Remuneration in  accordance with the NCN Opus 20 regulation (i.e. PLN 10,000.00 gross gross / month).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Application for employment for the abovementioned position together with a cover letter and a description of scientific interests;
2. Information about the candidate in accordance with Appendix 1 to the Form;
3. Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment in accordance with Appendix 2 to the Form;
4. A copy of doctoral diploma or a doctoral degree certificate;
5. Short self-presentation text;
6. A copy of the certificate of completion of training in conducting research with the use of laboratory animals;
7. Contact details of persons who can provide references and who agreed to be contacted;
8. Certificate of English language proficiency, if available;
9. Statement on the primary place of employment and affiliation of research and publications, in accordance with Appendix No. 3 to the Form;
10. Information on the processing of personal data in accordance with Appendix 4 to the Form;

11. A declaration of impeccable ethical attitude in accordance with Appendix 5 to the Form.

Please send applications together with the required documentation in electronic form to the following e-mail address: ifpan@if-pan.krakow.pl by 22.10.2025. In the title of the message, please indicate which competition the application concerns, i.e.: “Competition – Assistant (post-doc) at the Department of Molecular Neuropharmacology  IP PAS (Opus 20)”.

The winner of the competition will be selected from among those meeting the formal requirements based on the analysis of documents and possible invited interviews.

Please be advised that we will contact only selected candidates and we will not return the submitted documents. We reserve the right to void the contest without giving any reason.

Additional information is provided by:

Professor Ryszard Przewłocki, PhD – nfprzewl@cyf-kr.edu.pl

Competition announcement date:               3.10.2025

Deadline for submitting candidacies:          22.10.2025

Competition decision deadline:                    30.10.2025