Post-doc, Assistant Professor in Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, OPUS, 42.2025

20 Feb 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jagiellonian University

Department

Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

13 Mar 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

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

Offer Description

RECTOR

of the Jagiellonian University

announces a selection procedure for the position of an 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

 

 

Group of employees

Research staff

JU organisational unit (place of work performance)

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Field of science

Natural Sciences

Discipline

Biological Sciences

Scope

Structural Biology/Protein Engineering

Number of posts

1

Type of employment

Contract of employment

Working time

Full time

Planned duration of employment 

First agreement for 6 months with the possibility of at least 10 months extension

Expected date of employment commencement 

April/May 2025

 Remuneration

according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees

Where to apply

E-mail

job.mcb@uj.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements

The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University: 

• holding at least a doctoral degree;
• having relevant scientific achievements;
• taking an active part in scientific life.

Additional requirements

and expectations

An ideal candidate will: 

be highly motivated and interested in developing next-generation nanomachine-based drug delivery systems,

have a strong scientific background in structural biology and/or synthetic biology, and, if possible in cryo-EM in particular,

have at least 3 years’ experience in wet laboratory work:

preferably involving bionanoscience or structural biology or synthetic biology;

with documented experience in protein handling;

experience in handling DNA origami will be an additional advantage;

experience in Cryo-EM analysis of biological macromolecules would be a bonus but not obligatory;

other experience in biophysical characterization of macromolecular complexes will be an additional advantage,

have published at least one scientific article in a peer-reviewed journal as the first author; scientific article in the subject of DNA origami will be an advantage,

demonstrate willingness to learn new techniques, meticulousness in lab work and keeping data record,

have a self-development attitude and desire to establish their scientific career in the bionanoscience/structural biology field,

demonstrate ability to be a leader while also working well within a team with common goals,

be able to teach experimental techniques and scientific methodology to the students,

be proficient in spoken and written English,

fulfil requirements stemming from Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects,

https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2021/uchwala79_2021-zal1.pdf , including:

obtained a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or in the period of 7 years before January 1, 2025. (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. In addition, this period may be extended by the number of months of leave related to the care and upbringing of children granted on the terms set out in the Labour Law, and in the case of women - by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of indicating breaks in the scientific career is more favourable.),

obtained a doctoral degree in an entity other than Jagiellonian University, or completed at least a 10-month, continuous and documented post-doctoral internship in an entity other than Jagiellonian University and in a country other than the country of obtaining the doctoral degree,

Dr Antonina Naskalska is/was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of the candidate’s doctoral dissertation.

Scope of duties

according to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University  Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Leverage advanced biochemical techniques and cutting-edge design tools, including deep learning methods, to craft and evaluate synthetic nanocage structures,
• Study the 3-D arrangement of specific protein binders on a designed synthetic cage, delving deeper to understand potential interactions with the target receptors,
• Utilise state-of-the-art equipment to analyse biophysical characteristics of designed nanocages, both before and after binding to target receptors,
• Collaborate with leading researchers from across Europe, including colleagues in the UK and Slovenia,
• Prepare high-level conference reports and scientific publications to present your research outputs,
• Provide mentorship and technical support to less experienced members of the team, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Specific Requirements

Project description

Are you passionate about pioneering research in biological nanomachines?

Funded by the prestigious National Science Centre in Poland, this exciting research aims to design programmable synthetic nanoparticles with unprecedented capabilities. 

As a post-doctoral researcher, you will be responsible for designing, producing, and characterizing advanced synthetic nanocages. The core objective of this work is to generate nanoparticles with groundbreaking applications in receptor capture and cell penetration. 

 

The post will be based at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, in the beautiful city of Krakow, Poland. Opportunities for travel to the newly established Centre for Programmable Matter in Durham, UK, are also anticipated.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer 

• stable employment based on an employment contract at the  renowned university,
• 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.e. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
• additional social benefits.

Eligibility criteria

Required application documents

resume,

personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate (personal data form for the person applying for employment),

a copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,

information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,

declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure (declaration of place of employment),

statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialization in force at the Jagiellonian University (declaration on intellectual property management and commercialisation),

statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science.

Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at: 

https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/dokumkandyd

Additional application documents

list of publications (along with the respective publishing journals, issue no. and pages), if applicable,

two recommendation letters from previous / current supervisors,

a letter outlining your interest in the research project and why you think you are a suitable candidate.

Selection process

The course of the selection procedure

The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications that meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels) upon settling the interview date with the Candidate. The Candidate 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 Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University

 

Form of submission

by e-mail to the address: job.mcb@uj.edu.pl , title: OPUS_22_LAP post-doc 42_2025_Name and Last Name

Deadline for submission of applications 

13.03.2025

Expected date of the selection procedure settlement

Till 4 April 2025

Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedure

by e-mail 

Questions 

For further information please contact by e-mail: job.mcb@uj.edu.pl  

Additional comments

In the selection procedure, Jagiellonian University follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Jagiellonian University does not provide housing. 

 

On behalf of

the Rector of the Jagiellonian University

Head of Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Dr Danuta Earnshaw Mossakowska, prof. UJ

 

Website for additional job details

http://www.mcb.uj.edu.pl

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University

Country

Poland

City

Krakow

Postal Code

30-387

Street

Gronostajowa 7A

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

malopolska

City

Krakow

Website

https://www.uj.edu.pl/

Street

7a Gronostajowa Street

Postal Code

30-387

E-Mail

job.mcb@uj.edu.pl

STATUS: EXPIRED

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