40. JOB OPENING Junior Researcher

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

 

TO THE RESEARCH TEAM OPERATING AS A VIRTUAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

AT THE L. HIRSZFELD INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPY OF

THE POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES IN WROCŁAW

RESEARCH TASK TITLE: “Personalized antibody-drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors”, acronym PACMAN, Virtual Research Institute (WIB). Managing Entity: Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT. Project Manager: dr hab. inż. Marcin Poręba, prof. PWr. HIIET PAS Task Manager: dr hab. Elżbieta Pajtasz-Piasecka, prof. PAN.

INSTITUTION: Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences (IITD PAN)

LOCATION: Wrocław, Poland

POSITION: Junior Researcher

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: Biological Sciences

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 09.11.2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25.11.2026 r, by 3:00 PM   Scheduled date for the selection process: 27.11.2026.

PLANNED START DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 01.01.2027.

 

This 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://upwr.edu.pl/
  • https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/

 

KEYWORDS: experimental oncology, in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo studies, 3D cultures, experimental anticancer therapy, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).

 

INFORMATION REGARDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

In our recruitment process, we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity, equal treatment, and nondiscrimination. We invite all individuals who meet the requirements specified in the job advertisement to apply, regardless of their gender, age, disability, origin, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Junior Researcher

 

ROLE IN THE RESEARCH TEAM

Tasks related to the research work include:

  • maintaining 2D and 3D cell cultures (using commercial cell lines and/or cancer cell lines derived from primary tumors);
  • performing in vitro assays and functional ex vivo assays to evaluate the anti-cancer activity of antibody-drug conjugates;
  • conducting analyses using flow cytometry and molecular biology methods (e.g., PCR, Western blot);
  • participating in and assisting with in vivo experiments
  • conducting cytokine profile assays using immunoenzymatic techniques, particularly the multiplex method using the Luminex system
  • analysis of the obtained results, graphical presentation of the collected data, preparation of experimental reports, and presentation of findings at research team meetings.

 

DUTIES OF THE POSITION (SCOPE, EXPECTATIONS, COMMENTS) AND CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING CANDIDATES TAILORED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

 

Candidates for the above position should possess expertise in conducting studies to evaluate the efficacy of experimental anti-cancer therapies, both in vitro and in vivo, as well as performing functional assays ex vivo. Extensive experience in profiling cytokines and other protein factors—secreted by cells in these cultures—using multiplex analysis methods is required. Candidates must also have completed training that qualifies them to participate in experiments involving laboratory animals. Furthermore, the ability to perform statistical analysis of the obtained results is required.

 

The candidate should meet the following requirements:

  1. Education: Master’s degree in biology, biotechnology or a related field;
  2. Professional experience: At least 1 year of professional experience working in a scientific laboratory;
  3. Knowledge in the field of oncology, particularly experimental oncology.
  4. Experience in designing and conducting in vitro/ex vivo studies using cancer and normal cells (including the isolation of PBMCs from peripheral blood).
  5. Proficiency in knowledge of immunoenzymatic assays, including multiplex methods, and the assessment of cytotoxicity using various methods.
  6. Skills in flow cytometry and molecular biology methods.
  7. Completion of training on participating in procedures involving the use of animals for scientific or educational purposes, in accordance with the requirements of the Act of January 15, 2015, on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific or Educational Purposes (Journal of Laws 2015, Item 266) and the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Science of November 30, 2022, on training, practical training, and internships for persons performing activities related to the use of animals for scientific or educational purposes (Journal of Laws of 2022, item 2576), confirmed by an appropriate certificate.
  8. Experience in carrying out scientific and research projects.
  9. Active participation in academic life, particularly in conducting research, and participation in national and international conferences.

 

  1. Very good command of English and Polish.
  2. The ability to work as part of a team, a strong motivation to work independently, and a sense of responsibility for assigned tasks.

 

TYPE OF CONTRACT, TERM AND SCOPE OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE RESEARCH PROJECT

Probationary period followed by a fixed-term employment contract, 1/4-time employment

position

The research task is planned for 42 months starting from 01.01. 2027. Monthly Salary: 3750 PLN (gross-gross/total employer cost).

 

THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE NON-COMPETITION CLAUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WIB PROGRAMME GUIDELINES

 

In accordance with paragraph 7(2) of the Agreement on the funding of the Research Team from the Polish Science Fund:

  1. a prohibition on engaging in any professional activity in excess of a total monthly limit of 276 (two hundred and seventy-six) clock hours for all professional activities and a declaration confirming compliance with this condition upon each request by the Managing Authority;
  2. a prohibition on engaging in any competitive activity relating, directly or indirectly, to the Research Task, in the course of which there is or may be disclosure or use of Intellectual Property, or any activity which (or the outcome of which) hinders or prevents (or, on reasonable assessment, would hinder or prevent) the effective protection or commercialisation of the Intellectual Property. Competitive activities carried out indirectly shall be deemed to include, in particular: activities carried out by an entity in which a Research Team Member is a partner, shareholder, member of the board of directors or member of other management, advisory or supervisory bodies, as well as by an entity which a Research Team Member effectively manages, despite not holding the status of a partner, shareholder, member of the board of directors or member of another management, advisory or audit/supervisory body.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  2. Copy of Master’s diploma.
  3. Self-report (autoreferat) detailing research activities and scientific achievements.
  4. Letters of recommendation.
  5. Copies of all required certificates.

 

HOW AND   BY       WHEN           CANDIDATES         SHOULD       SUBMIT        THEIR APPLICATIONS/DOCUMENTS

 

Candidates are asked to submit or send the above-mentioned documents to the Human Resources and Payroll Department of the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. R. Weigla 12, 53-114 Wrocław, or via email to: kadry@hirszfeld.pl and elzbieta.pajtasz-piasecka@hirszfeld.pl (please include the following in the subject line: WIB PACMAN Recruitment – Junior Researcher) by 3:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026. We reserve the right not to fill the position and to contact selected candidates.

 

INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING CANDIDATES:

  1. Education
  2. Professional and academic experience
  3. Required skills
  4. Certificates authorising the conduct of animal experiments

 

DATE OF THE RECRUITMENT DECISION, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF STAGES

Stage I – review of submitted bids – up to 8 business days from the deadline for submitting bids.

Stage II – decision on the competition and announcement of results (by 02.12.2026)

 

CLAUSES RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Any person taking part in the competition – the Candidate – is required to:

– provide information contained in the application documents that is consistent with the factual and legal situation;

The recruitment documentation will be retained until the recruitment process is completed, and thereafter for 12 months from the end of the competition or until the limitation period for claims expires (pursuant to Article 6(1)( F of the GDPR), unless an appeal against the outcome of the competition has been lodged with an administrative court and the proceedings have not been concluded by a final judgement.

Applicants whose applications are rejected will not be notified of this, and the applications will be destroyed by a committee once the recruitment process has ended, with the exception of applications from those who have consented to their use in subsequent recruitment rounds conducted within 12 months of the competition’s conclusion.

 

INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

The controller of your data processed as part of the recruitment process is:

 

Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław 12 R. Weigla St., 53-114 Wrocław, hereinafter referred to as IITD PAN or the Controller.

You may contact the designated data protection officer at the following address:

▪ Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences in

Wrocław, ul. R. Weigla 12, 53-114 Wrocław, tel. 71 370 99 40

▪ e-mail: iod@hirszfeld.pl

 

Purpose and legal basis for processing: 

Your personal data, to the extent specified in labour law – Article 22¹ of the Act of 26 June 1974 – Labour Code (Journal of Laws 2018, item 917, as amended) and pursuant to Article 91(5) of the Act on the Polish Academy of Sciences of 30 April 2010, (Journal of Laws No. 96, item 619, as amended)  will be processed for the purpose of conducting the current recruitment process (Article 6(1)(b) and (c)).

The provision of your personal data to the extent required by Article 22¹ of the Labour Code is necessary in order to participate in the recruitment process.

The provision of other data not specified by law will be treated as consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) to the processing of such personal data. Consent in this case is voluntary, and consent thus given may be withdrawn at any time. The contact details are provided above.

If the documents contain data referred to in Article 9(1) of the GDPR, your consent to the processing of such data is required (Article 9(2)(a) of the GDPR), which may be withdrawn at any time. The contact details are provided above.

Recipients of personal data:

Your personal data may only be disclosed to entities authorised to receive it by law. Furthermore, it may be disclosed to entities with which the Controller has concluded a service agreement and an appropriate data processing agreement.

Data retention period:

Your data collected during the current recruitment process will be retained until the recruitment process is completed, for 12 months, or until the limitation period for claims expires.

You have the right to:

  • access your data and receive a copy of it
  • rectify (correct) your personal data;
  • restrict the processing of your personal data;
  • erase your personal data;
  • lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO), at the address: Personal Data Protection Office, ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw.