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Postdoc (Assistant Professor) in Biological Sciences / Bioinformatics at the University of Warsaw University of Warsaw in Poland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Sep 4, 2026
Country
Poland
University
University of Warsaw
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Postdoc (Assistant Professor) at the Biological and Chemical Research Centre, University of Warsaw, in Poland.
This full-time research position is part of the project “Carriage-Driven Evolutionary Mechanisms in Staphylococcus aureus”, led by Dr Marta Matuszewska, and focuses on the evolution, persistence, and spread of Staphylococcus aureus in human populations, with particular emphasis on antimicrobial resistance. The work uses large-scale whole-genome sequencing data from isolates collected from both asymptomatic carriers and disease cases.
The successful candidate will contribute to analyses of population structure, evolutionary dynamics, clonal success, and the genetic basis of antimicrobial resistance. The project combines comparative genomics, phylogenetics, microbiology, and bioinformatics, with additional experimental validation work such as mutagenesis, phenotypic assays, and competition experiments. Responsibilities also include developing and optimising analytical pipelines, integrating genomic and experimental data, mentoring MSc and PhD students, writing manuscripts, and presenting results at conferences.
The position is open for two posts and is offered on a temporary full-time contract for 36 months, with an expected start in September, October, or November 2026. The work location is the University of Warsaw’s Biological and Chemical Research Centre in Warsaw. The role is funded by the National Science Centre, Poland, under the SONATA 20 call; the remuneration is approximately PLN 8800 gross per month plus annual additional remuneration and years-of-service allowance.
Eligibility highlights include a PhD in biological sciences with specialisation in bioinformatics, at least three years of relevant research experience, experience with servers or computing clusters, large dataset handling, and excellent written and spoken English. Candidates are also expected to have a scientific publication record, independence, teamwork skills, and willingness to further develop research competences.
Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Post-doc application”. Required documents include a short motivation letter, CV, proof of degree, publication list, reference contacts, and the specified declarations and data-processing statement. The deadline is 4 September 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw).
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What's required
Applicants must meet Article 113 of the Polish Law on Higher Education and Science and the University of Warsaw regulations, as well as the funding rules for National Science Centre SONATA 20 projects. A PhD in biological sciences with specialisation in bioinformatics is required. The PhD must have been awarded in the year of employment or within 12 years before 1 January of the year of employment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of research experience in microbiology and/or evolution and/or phylogenetic analysis and/or computational biology and/or bioinformatics, experience working on a server or computing cluster, experience managing large datasets, experience analysing genomic, bioinformatic or biological data, experience independently planning and conducting research, a publication record appropriate to career stage, ability to develop/optimise/use analytical pipelines, scientific independence, good organisation, teamwork skills, willingness to learn, and excellent written and spoken English.
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