Specialist in the PACMAN project (#11) at the Faculty of Biotechnology

Position Name: Specialist (Technical support)
Reference number: 89.2026.WB.A.AW
Place of work: Wrocław
Type of contract: Employment contract
Full-time equivalent: 1/4
Department/Unit: Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław

Project: “Personalized antibody-drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors”, acronym: PACMAN, Virtual Research Institute (WIB); managing entity: Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT. The PACMAN project aims to develop a new class of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) that do not require internalization and are selectively activated extracellularly by matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2, MMP-9, MMP-14) in the solid tumor microenvironment.

Position type: Specialist
Position profile in the project: Technical support, Vacancy No. 11
Final deadline for submitting applications for recruitment: until November 8, 2026, 11:55 PM
Advertisement expiration date: November 8, 2026, 11:55 PM
Recruitment decision date: November 9, 2026
Planned employment date: November 15, 2026
Employment period: 12 months (with the possibility of extending employment for another 12 months; 24 months in total)

Job description: Preparation of equipment, materials, reagents, and cell lines for microscopic analyses.

Tasks

1. Preparation of the reagents and materials required for microscopic analyses.
2. Close collaboration with the team responsible for establishing cell lines from patient-derived tumors and with the team conducting microscopic analyses.
3. Preparation of materials for cell-based studies.
4. Maintenance of selected cell lines in culture.
5. Preparation of cell lysates.

Requirements

1. Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemistry, or related sciences.
2. Minimum 4 years of work experience.
3. Knowledge of basic techniques in the field of biotechnology and cell biology.
4. Knowledge of mammalian cell culture techniques.
5. Commitment to comply with non-competition rules in accordance with WIB Program guidelines.

Selection criteria

1. Candidate’s scientific and professional experience and competence to perform tasks in the research project.
2. Scope of previous research activity and its consistency with the topic of the Research Task.
3. Quality and scope of the candidate’s previous scientific achievements, in particular scientific publications, participation in research projects, awards and distinctions received, and references issued by independent scientists.
4. Experience in maintaining mammalian cell cultures.
5. Candidate’s soft skills, including teamwork skills, communication, knowledge of English and fluent command of Polish.

Recruitment of candidates will be conducted in the form of an open competition, in compliance with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, which are part of the HR Excellence in Research strategy.

We offer

1. Stable employment at a renowned university.
2. Employment based on an employment contract.
3. Opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.
4. Opportunity to work on a project with high translational potential.
5. Participation in comprehensive preclinical validation (in vitro/ex vivo/in vivo), aimed at developing personalized anticancer therap.

Development prospects

1. Scientific development – the University offers a wide range of scientific research and projects, thanks to which employees can develop their skills and gain experience in their field, also in cooperation with other scientific centers and companies.
2. Education – the University of Wroclaw offers employees the opportunity to participate in training programs.
3. International collaboration – the University of Wroclaw runs numerous international exchange programs for its employees.

Required documents

1. Application to participate in the competition addressed to the Rector.
2. Synthetic curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Copy of the document confirming possession of a master’s degree.
4. Self-report containing information on research and organizational activities.
5. List of achievements.
6. Statement of receipt of information regarding the processing of personal data.

The announcement will be published on the following websites:
https://wib.port.org.pl/en/homepage/
https://pwr.edu.pl/
https://nencki.edu.pl/
https://ichf.edu.pl/
https://hirszfeld.pl/
https://uwr.edu.pl/
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/

Application documents in Polish or English should be sent by email to: praca@uwr.edu.pl by November 8, 2026, 11:55 PM. Please indicate the reference number: “specialist 89.2026.WB.A.AW” in the subject line of the message.

Applications from individuals who submit their documents without indicating a specific reference number and those submitted after the application deadline will not be considered.

All information regarding the recruitment process is provided by the administrative staff of the Faculty/University-wide Unit.

The date of receipt of documents is decisive. The deadline for receipt of application documents is 11:55 PM on the date indicated in the Recruitment Information. Receipt of documents from the candidate will be confirmed by the administrative staff of the Faculty/University-wide Unit via email to the address indicated in the application.

Applications will be reviewed by a Recruitment Committee appointed by the applicant. After the recruitment process is closed, applications submitted by traditional mail from unsuccessful candidates will be returned. Interested parties will be able to collect them from the administrative staff of the Faculty/University-wide Unit within 6 months after the recruitment process is closed, upon receipt confirmation.

The University reserves the right not to resolve the recruitment.

The University of Wroclaw conducts recruitment of scientific staff through open competitions, in accordance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment of candidates, and selection based on meritocratic criteria, resulting from the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R). These principles are implemented through internal university regulations and competition procedures published on the University’s websites.

Recruitment conducted by the University of Wroclaw is carried out with respect to the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, based on applicable law and internal university regulations, including the Gender Equality Plan and the activities of the Committee for Equal Treatment.

The University of Wroclaw, as a friendly employer, supports the employment and functioning in work of people with disabilities and people with special needs, providing organizational and technical support through the Office of Support and Accessibility, as well as actions for architectural, informational, and digital accessibility of university buildings. https://uwr.edu.pl/pomocny-uwr/osoby-z-niepelnosprawnosciami/

Before establishing an employment relationship with the person who wins the recruitment, the University of Wroclaw will verify them in accordance with the provisions of the Act of May 13, 2016, on counteracting threats of sexual offenses and protecting minors. The data necessary for this verification (PESEL number or, if not available, maiden name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth) will be obtained only from the selected person and should not be provided at the application stage.

The University of Wroclaw has a Regulation on internal reports concerning legal violations and taking subsequent actions, ensuring the protection of whistleblowers. The Regulation was introduced by Order No. 4/2024 of the Rector of the University of Wroclaw. Detailed information and the Secure Whistleblower Channel are available at: https://uwr.edu.pl/bezpieczny-kanal-sygnalisty/

We reserve the right to reply only to select candidates. The documents submitted will not be returned. If you voluntarily provide us with data in your application other than what is necessary for participation in the recruitment process, please express your consent to their processing:
– in the case of ordinary data: “I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in (e.g., CV, cover letter, or other attached documents) by the University of Wroclaw in the recruitment process for the position of…”
– in the case of special categories of data: “I consent to the processing of special categories of my data, referred to in Article 9(1) of the GDPR, contained in (e.g., CV, cover letter, or other attached documents) by the University of Wroclaw in the recruitment process for the position of…”

The information clause regarding the processing of personal data can be found on the website: https://hr.uwr.edu.pl/en/information-clause-for-persons-participating-in-the-recruitment-process-2/

Call no. 89.2026.WB.A.AW of 23.10.2026 r.