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Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences
5 days ago
Assistant (post-doc) (F/M/X) at the Dept. of Neurochemistry IP PAS (OPUS 28) Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Pharmacology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 26, 2026
Country
Poland
University
Maj Institute of Pharmacology Polish Academy of Sciences
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Assistant (post-doc) position at the Department of Neurochemistry of the Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, within the NCN OPUS 28 project “Decoding the novel role of the histamine H3 receptor in opioid-induced analgesia and hyperalgesia: studies toward innovative therapies for chronic pain.”
The successful candidate will join a research team working on the mechanisms underlying chronic pain and the role of histamine H3 receptor and opioid receptor ligands in pain neurobiology. The project combines in vivo pharmacology, behavioural phenotyping, biochemical and molecular analyses, proteomic workflows, and electrophysiological approaches. The postdoc will contribute to experimental studies using laboratory animals, including compound administration, behavioural testing, tissue collection, and subsequent analysis of biological samples.
The work is embedded in an interdisciplinary and supportive environment at the Department of Neurochemistry, with collaboration opportunities involving experienced scientists and national and international research partners. The position also offers involvement in interpreting behavioural data from animal phenotyping systems and validating molecular targets emerging from proteomic analyses.
The appointment is tied to project-based research, with opportunities to contribute to scientific publications and attend national and international conferences.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Doctoral degree in biological, medical, pharmaceutical, or related sciences obtained not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment, with allowable career breaks as specified. Documented experience in a biochemical laboratory and working with laboratory animals, including intraperitoneal administration of compounds and behavioural testing (tail-flick, von Frey and/or cold plate), tissue collection for biochemical analyses. Publication record showing knowledge of chronic pain research, experience in research projects, independent analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation. Completion of required animal research training under Polish law. Experience in wet-lab work with biological material from laboratory animals, biochemical and/or molecular biology methods such as Western blot, ELISA, qPCR, and sample preparation for proteomic or other omics analyses. Ability to plan and conduct experiments independently, keep accurate records, analyze experimental data with basic statistics, work independently and in a team, and communicate scientific results in excellent spoken and written English. High research ethics, adherence to animal research rules, and no concurrent NCN direct-cost remuneration or other employment contract upon starting the project. Additional advantages include experience in histamine/opioid receptor pharmacology, rodent phenotyping systems, brain/spinal cord microdissection, omics/proteomic data interpretation, interdisciplinary/international collaboration, research internships, mentoring, required animal-killing training, and spoken/written Polish.
How to apply
Send the application documents by email to [email protected]. Use the email subject line specified in the advert for this competition. Submit all required forms and supporting documents in electronic form by the deadline.
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