Assistant Professor (post-doc) in Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw
Assistant Professor (post-doc) position at the Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, within a collaborative project on developing an innovative high-throughput platform for functional screening of human pancreatic endocrine cells.
The project is part of TEAM NET FENG.02.03-IP.05-0113/24 and is funded by the Foundation for Polish Science. It is carried out by a consortium involving Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, the University of Warsaw, and the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. The University of Warsaw team is led by Dr. Tomasz Kamiński, with the broader research direction also involving Prof. Małgorzata Borowiak and Prof. Józef Dulak.
The research topic is highly relevant to diabetes research, preclinical studies, in vitro disease modelling, and drug testing. The platform under development uses a novel high-throughput flow system for culturing differentiating pancreatic cells on a microscale, aiming to improve accuracy, standardization, and efficiency in screening and therapy development.
Project responsibilities include culturing and differentiating pancreatic β-cells from pluripotent stem cells, including microreactor-based cultivation; preparing libraries for next-generation sequencing and analysing sequencing data; and validating screening outcomes using targeted gene and/or promoter editing. The role also includes broader academic duties such as scientific publishing and securing research funding.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field, strong publication achievements, international research experience, and relevant technical skills in microscopy, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and NGS workflows. Experience with iPSCs, CRISPR/Cas9, and single-cell sequencing is considered an advantage. Excellent English is required.
The appointment is full-time, based at the Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland. The employment starts on 1 November 2026 for 17 months, with a possible extension. Salary is PLN 14,000–16,000 gross per month plus additional annual remuneration and a service-length allowance.
Application is by email to [email protected] and the Faculty Dean’s Office at [email protected]. Candidates should submit the required personal questionnaire and motivation letter with a research plan by 14 October 2026. Email confirmation of submission is promised; if not received, applicants should contact the main email address. Interview and evaluation stages are outlined in the advert, and candidates will be notified of results by 31 October 2026.
