41. JOB VACANCY FOR A M/F ASSISTANT (Laboratory of Genetics and Epigenetics of Human Diseases)

JOB VACANCY FOR A M/F

ASSISTANT

AT THE LUDWIK HIRSZFELD INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL THERAPY

POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES IN WROCŁAW

 

  1. GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSITION
  2. Position: Assistant (M/F)
  3. Number of posts available: 1
  4. Organisational unit of the Institute: Laboratory of Genetics and Epigenetics of Human Diseases
  5. Source of funding: Institute funds
  6. Gross salary: 6,147.20 PLN
  7. Type of contract: permanent employment contract
  8. Employment status: 1/1 full-time
  9. Start date: 01/2027
  10. Proposed start date: 1 January 2027
  11. Total estimated cost of employing the staff member (if employment is project-based): not applicable

 

  1. JOB DESCRIPTION

The candidate’s duties will include:

  • Isolating human genetic material,
  • Conducting cell culture, including co-culture of various cell types, and performing cell transfection,
  • Analysing gene expression at the mRNA and protein levels,
  • Investigating miRNA function,
  • Supervising students and interns,
  • Applying for research funding through external grants,
  • Presenting research results at conferences,
  • Preparing scientific publications based on the research conducted.

 

  1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES
  2. Formal and substantive requirements to be met by the candidate (in accordance with § 4(3)(k) and § 4(4) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences)

A candidate applying for the advertised scientific position should demonstrate strong motivation for scientific research, the ability to work in a team, independence, responsibility and commitment to the implementation of planned tasks.

In particular, the candidate should:

  • hold a Master’s degree, Master’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent degree in biological sciences,
  • have at least 4 years’ experience in research work,
  • have knowledge and experience in planning and conducting research in the fields of molecular biology and genetics (genotyping of polymorphisms, ddPCR, luciferase assays, Western blot),
  • have knowledge and experience in the culture of various types of eukaryotic cells (commercial cell lines, cells isolated from humans, cell co-cultures, cell transfection),
  • demonstrate active participation in scientific activities, documented by scientific publications, including at least two publications with an Impact Factor (IF) in which the candidate is the lead author and/or corresponding author,
  • demonstrate active involvement in the preparation and implementation of research projects in the role of project researcher and/or project leader,
  • demonstrate involvement in the supervision of students and/or trainees,
  • provide evidence of at least one internship abroad,
  • demonstrate active participation in the popularization of science.

 

  1. Additional skills and experience desirable for the position (in accordance with § 4(3)(k) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, Polish Academy of Sciences):
  • the isolation and culture of organoids from human tissues,
  • the ability to stain histopathological specimens (immunohistochemistry).

 

 

  1. LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE CANDIDATE:

Detailed recommendations concerning the minimum formal requirements for candidates applying through a competition for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, are specified in Annex No. 1 to the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences. Candidates will be evaluated based on the Candidate Evaluation Form (Annex No. 2 to the Regulations).

  1. A copy of the diploma confirming the academic degree obtained
  2. a cover letter,
  3. a CV outlining the candidate’s scientific profile (including, amongst other things, their professional career history and any career breaks, if the Candidate considers it appropriate to disclose them, a list of publications with a description of the Candidate’s contribution to their preparation, internships, training courses, workshops, participation in or management of research grants, supervision of students and/or trainees, and the popularisation of science),
  4. a description of the candidate’s most significant scientific achievement(s),
  5. the candidate’s research plan,
  6. other documents confirming that the fulfilment of the requirements (e.g. letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.).

 

  1. INFORMATION ON DEADLINES, SUBMISSION PROCEDURE AND CONTACT WITH CANDIDATES

The competition is conducted in accordance with the Regulations for the Conduct of Competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Competition documentation is available at https://hirszfeld.pl/instytut/oferty-pracy/zasady-zatrudniania-na-stanowiskach-naukowych/

Applications containing a complete set of documents should be submitted by 10.12.2026 by 4.00 pm via email to kadry@hirszfeld.pl, lidia.karabon@hirszfeld.pl (subject line: LGECC Assistant). Candidates will be contacted by e-mail at the address from which the application was submitted or in another manner agreed with the Candidate.

The competition will be concluded by 17.12.2026, and Candidates will be notified of the results by e-mail. The Committee reserves the right not to select any of the Candidates in the competition. In such a case, the competition may be/will be announced again.

If the Candidate agrees to the use of their application in subsequent recruitment processes, they are kindly requested to include a statement reading:

“I hereby consent to the storage of my documents and their use in subsequent recruitment processes in accordance with § 11(2) of the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at the Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences.”

 

INFORMATION ON THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

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

Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław, 12 R. Weigla Street, 53-114 Wrocław,

hereinafter referred to as IITD PAS or the Controller

You may contact the designated Data Protection Officer at:

Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław, 12 R. Weigla Street, 53-114 Wrocław, tel. 71 370 99 40; email: iod@hirszfeld.pl

Purpose and legal basis for processing

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

Providing your personal data to the extent required under Article 22¹ of the Labour Code is necessary to participate in the recruitment process.

Providing other data not required by law will be treated as consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) to the processing of such personal data. Giving such consent is voluntary, and consent 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). Such consent may be withdrawn at any time. The contact details are provided above.

 

Recipients of personal data

Your personal data may only be transferred to entities authorized to receive it under applicable law. In addition, the data may be disclosed to entities with which the Controller has concluded service agreements and relevant data processing agreements.

Data retention period

Your data collected as part of the current recruitment process will be stored until the recruitment process has been completed and subsequently for 3 years, until the expiry of the limitation period for claims.

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data and obtain a copy thereof,
  • rectify (correct) your personal data,
  • restrict the processing of your personal data,
  • access your personal data and obtain a copy thereof,
  • lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO), at the address of the Personal Data Protection Office, 2 Stawki Street, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland.