Research Assistant in the project FENG.02.01-IP.05-M038/25, TREAT-EXP (Rajani Gudipatti’s research group)

6 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań

Department

Center for Development of Gene Therapies

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

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

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

VICE-RECTOR in Charge of the School of Natural Sciences / for Finance and Research Projects at the Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań announces a competition for 2 positions of: 

Researcher Assistant

at the Center for Development of Gene Therapies TREAT-EXP 

in the project FENG.02.01-IP.05-M038/25, TREAT-EXP: Development of therapeutic strategies for human genetic diseases caused by nucleotide repeat expansions. 

The FENG.02.01-IP.05-M038/25 project is carried out within the 2.1 MAB FENG call 2/2025  programme of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG).

Research assistant position in the newly established Center for the Development of Gene Therapies at Adam Mickiewicz University in the research groups of Dr Rajani Kanth Gudipatti.  

We are seeking motivated individual to join my research group to study the functions of DPPIV family proteases using C. elegans as a model system. Our long-term goal is to understand how these proteases regulate fundamental biological processes and to explore their potential applicability in treating neurodegenerative diseases caused by the expansion of DNA repeats. 

A brief project description can be found at: https://ibmib.web.amu.edu.pl/mab-feng-grant/

Anticipated job starting date: May 1st, 2026

Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the possibility of extension to 42 months

Monthly salary: PLN 8 470 gross

Where to apply

E-mail

treat-exp@amu.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, Article 113 as amended) and who meet the following requirements:

Completed second-cycle (Master’s) degree in biotechnology, bioinformatics, biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

Excellent academic record (high grade average and strong Master’s thesis performance).

Experience working with C. elegans is highly desired.

Practical experience in basic laboratory techniques and molecular biology methods, including:

• Protein and nucleic acid isolation
• PCR and RT-PCR
• Western blotting

Experience with advanced molecular biology techniques (e.g., RNA-seq), advanced microscopy (e.g., confocal microscopy), and bioinformatics tools will be considered an advantage.

Strong motivation for scientific research, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; demonstrated commitment, responsibility, and diligence.

Conducting original research leading to the preparation and defense of a doctoral dissertation.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation;
• supporting employees with disabilities;
• flexible working hours;
• funding for language learning;
• co-financing of training and courses;
• additional days off for education;
• life insurance;
• pension plan;
• savings and investment fund;
• preferential loans;
• additional social benefits;
• leisure-time funding;
• subsidizing children's vacations;
• "13th" salary;
• healthcare package

Eligibility criteria

1. scientific achievements documented by publications and their compliance with the research area competition requirements (0-20 pts);

2. average grade from studies (0-5 pts);

3. participation in research projects; participation in trainings and workshops; participation in conferences and scientific seminars (0-10 pts).

One can get total 0-35 point

Selection process

Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.

Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.

Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.

Selection of candidates for the interview stage.

Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.

The chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates. This information will include justification with a reference to candidates' strengths and weaknesses

Additional comments

Reguired documents

• Application form/letter of the candidate addressed to the Vice-Rector announcing the competition;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Doctoral diploma or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held (in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742 Polish:  Dziennik Ustaw 2024 poz. 1571 t.j.); 

• information on the Applicant’s research and organizational achievements, including lists of:

  - publications,

  - research projects participation,

  - trainings and workshops participation.

  - conferences and seminars participation

- contact details of two referring scientist

Consent to the processing of personal data as follows: In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment."

Documents should be sent electronically to: treat-exp@amu.edu.pl by March 31, 2026. In the email subject line, please enter "Recruitment Assistant RG"

RODO Information Clause 

Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (Official Journal of the EU L 119 of 04.05.2016) we inform that:

The controller of your personal data is Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań with the official seat: ul. Henryka Wieniawskiego 1, 61 - 712 Poznań.

The personal data controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer overseeing the correctness of the processing of personal data, who can be contacted via e-mail: iod@amu.edu.pl .

The purpose of processing your personal data is to carry out the recruitment process for the indicated job position.

The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016 and the Labour Code of 26 June 1974. (Journal of Laws of 1998 N21, item 94 as amended).

Your personal data will be stored for a period of 6 months from the end of the recruitment process.

Your personal data will not be made available to other entities, with the exception of entities authorized by law. Access to your data will be given to persons authorized by the Controller to process them in the performance of their duties.

You have the right to access your data and, subject to the law, the right to rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, the right to withdraw consent at any time.

You have the right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority - the Chairman of the Office for Personal Data Protection, ul.Stawki 2, 00 - 193 Warsaw.

Providing personal data is mandatory under the law, otherwise it is voluntary.

Your personal data will not be processed by automated means and will not be subject to profiling.

Recruitment: Positions and Competitions for Academic Teachers: Information on the internal reporting procedure referred to in the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers (Journal of Laws, item 928), announced by Regulation No. 5/2023/2024 of the Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań of 17 September 2024 concerning the introduction of the Internal Reporting Regulations regarding the breach of law and follow-up actions at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. Below are links to the regulation together with its annexes:

Ordinance No. 5/2023/2024

Rules for submissions

Information clause 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Center for Development of Gene Therapies in the Center for Advanced Technologies AMU

Country

Poland

State/Province

Poznan

City

Poznan

Postal Code

61-614

Street

Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Wielkopolska

City

Poznań

Website

http://www.amu.edu.pl

Street

Wieniawskiego 1

Postal Code

61-712

E-Mail

treat-exp@amu.edu.pl

STATUS: EXPIRED

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