Postdoctoral Fellow in fUS in P4Health -Center of Excellence in Precise Phenotyping and BioDataBanking for Personalised Brain Health

9 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Łukasiewicz PORT

Department

P4Health

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

20 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2026

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

The P4Health Centre of Excellence is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory (P4) approaches in health and medicine. Within the IRAP framework, the project’s scientific goal is to discover and validate novel therapeutic concepts aimed at counteracting symptoms of brain disorders associated with astrocyte pathology. The applied research programme is designed to deliver a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of astrocyte dysfunction and its impact on neuronal networks, building on the complementary expertise of a team with a strong publication record in reputable journals and proven experience in identifying nervous system pathomechanisms and developing prototype drug candidates. Project outcomes will be protected as intellectual property and will provide a foundation for translation through clinical studies and appropriate commercialisation pathways.

P4Health’s key features:
• Interdisciplinary centre advancing P4 approaches in health and medicine
• Applied, mechanism-driven research focused on astrocyte dysfunction and its effects on neuronal networks
• Strong scientific track record demonstrated through high-quality publications and prior discoveries in nervous system pathomechanisms
• Translation-oriented strategy, from concept validation to clinical studies and commercialisation
• Systematic protection and management of intellectual property to support downstream implementation

Main research goals/ Job description:

P4Health CoE is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct functional ultrasound (fUS) studies in rodent models within the framework of precision psychiatry. This position offers a high degree of scientific freedom and is ideally suited for candidates who wish to shape their own research focus, build independence, and contribute to a growing center with a strong translational mission. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, conduct, and analyze functional ultrasound (fUS) experiments in rodent models
• Develop and pursue an independent research project aligned with the precision psychiatry mission of P4Health
• Analyze and interpret large-scale imaging and behavioral datasets
• Integrate imaging results with translational and disease-relevant readouts
• Actively contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
• Disseminate results through high-quality publications and international conferences
• Contribute to grant applications and, where appropriate, support the development of junior researchers

Remuneration monthly: 13980 PLN gross

 

Where to apply

Website

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=9558793f7…

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We welcome applications from researchers who:

• Hold a PhD in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, physics, engineering, or a related field
• Have experience in brain imaging (e.g functional ultrasound (fUS), fMRI;  optical imaging, electrophysiology)
• Are proficient in the analysis of large-scale and complex datasets
• Are motivated to pursue independent research ideas in the field of psychiatric and translational neuroscience
• Are interested in studying brain circuit function in a translational framework, linking neural activity to behavior and disease-relevant phenotypes
• Are comfortable working in an international research environment

The position is intended for a person who has held a doctoral degree for no longer than 5 years and who participates in the implementation of the Project under the supervision of the Research Team Leader. The 5-year period is counted from the year in which the doctoral degree was obtained. The beginning of this period is marked by the date of obtaining the degree, and the end by the year preceding the deadline for submitting applications in the competition. The 5-year period may be extended by all documented periods of interruption in scientific work occurring after the date of obtaining the degree, with interruptions lasting at least 6 months being taken into account. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all nationalities, genders, and backgrounds.

Specific Requirements

Please provide the following documents:

CV

Copy of PhD diploma

Contact information, including e-mail address and phone number

The candidates may include additional information or copies of documents/certificates in support of the application

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

• Integration into the newly founded P4Health Center of Excellence, with strong institutional support
• A high level of autonomy to shape the scientific direction of your project
• A collaborative, and interdisciplinary research culture
• Active mentorship and support for competitive grant applications (e.g. ERC, national funding schemes)
• Support for building a research team and progressing toward scientific independence
• Private healthcare subsidy;
• Sports card subsidy;
• Group life insurance coverage available;
• Employee Benefits Fund subsidy (for holidays and Christmas);
• Free parking space;
• Employee referral program.

Selection process

Selection of CVs and application documents (screening).

Contacting selected candidates and conducting interviews.

Interview, evaluation and selection of the best candidate.

Decision and submission of a job offer. 

Additional comments

We kindly inform you that the controller of your personal data is Network Institute operating under the name of Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland. The data contained in job application will be processed for the purposes of the current recruitment process, and – if the consent is given – for the purposes of future recruitment. We kindly inform you about your right to access your data and correct it, as well as your right to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time without the impact on the compliance with the law of the processing performed on the grounds of consent given before withdrawal thereof. Providing personal information is voluntary.

More information on the protection of personal data: https://port.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/en/data-protection/

Information about candidates applying for the above role is public information in the scope covered by the requirements specified in the recruitment announcement. Information on the result of the recruitment process, including the job position for which the recruitment was carried out, the name or names and surname of the selected candidate and his place of residence within the meaning of the provisions of the Act of 23 April 1964 – Civil Code as well as the justification of the candidate’s selection or not employing any the candidate will be made public in accordance with the Act of February 21, 2019 on the Łukasiewicz Research Network.

We kindly inform you that we will contact only selected candidates.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Łukasiewicz Research Network - PORT Polish Center for Technology Development

Country

Poland

City

Wrocław

Postal Code

54-066

Street

Stabłowicka 147

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Lower Silesian

City

Wrocław

Website

https://port.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/

Street

Stabłowicka 147

Postal Code

54-066

E-Mail

dagmara.kaczorowska@port.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

Phone

727550040

Mobile Phone

727550040

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