Marcin Nowotny

Postdoctoral Researcher positions are available in the Laboratory of Protein Structure at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB), Poland, in the group headed by Prof. Marcin Nowotny. The successful candidate will join a project entitled “Mechanistic and structural studies of adenoviral DNA replication” , funded by the Polish National Science Centre under grant 2024/55/B/NZ1/02607. The work focuses on the structural and mechanistic characterization of adenoviral replication, combining structural biology, crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and protein biochemistry. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for structural studies of viral replicases. This is a full-time research-focused postdoctoral position with no teaching obligations. The initial contract is offered for 6 months with the possibility of extension. The salary is 9,700 gross per month, and the package may be supplemented by additional bonuses such as a 13th salary and a Christmas bonus. The institute also offers reduced-rate private medical care, membership in the MultiSport programme, technical and administrative support, scientific training, peer support, and academic mentoring. Applicants must hold a PhD in biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry, and meet the National Science Centre eligibility criteria for post-doc type positions. In particular, the PhD should have been awarded in the year of employment or within 12 years before 1 January of the year of employment, with documented career-break extensions where applicable. The ideal candidate has experience in protein biochemistry/purification, especially for nucleic acid enzymes, and ideally in crystallography and/or cryo-EM. Strong English communication skills, good presentation skills, collaborative ability, and at least one first-author paper in an international peer-reviewed journal are required. The application deadline is 2 November 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw), and the expected starting date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications must be submitted in English via the eRecruiter form and include a CV, publication list, motivation letter, referee contacts, and the required personal data consent statement.

The Laboratory of Protein Structure at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB), headed by Prof. Marcin Nowotny, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for a project focused on elucidating the mechanisms of plastid genome packaging. The successful candidate will join the project “IMPRESS-U DCL: Supplement: Structure and function of plastid nucleoid,” funded under NAWA BPN/NSF/2023/1/00011 and linked to the International Multilateral Partnerships for Resilient Education and Science System in Ukraine (IMPRESS-U) initiative. The work is centered on understanding currently unknown mechanisms of DNA packaging in plastids. The research will involve purification of proteins involved in plastid DNA packaging and biochemical and structural analysis using cryo-EM and protein crystallography. This is a research-intensive postdoctoral role with no teaching obligations, offering full-time employment and strong technical, administrative, and organizational support within an English-speaking environment. Eligibility highlights include a PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine, or a related field; candidates from Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and other fields may also be considered if they bring relevant experience. Prior protein biochemistry/purification experience is important, and expertise in crystallography and/or cryo-EM is advantageous. Applicants should have excellent English communication skills, presentation experience, at least one first-author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal, and a collaborative, proactive attitude. The position starts on 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are due by 2 November 2026, 23:59 Europe/Warsaw. Compensation is a full-time salary of 9,700 gross per month, with possible additional benefits such as the 13th salary and Christmas bonus. The institute also offers private medical care options, MultiSport membership, scientific training, courses, peer support, and academic mentoring. To apply, candidates must submit their application in English via the eRecruiter system, including a CV with full publication list, a motivation letter, and contact details for at least two referees, including one direct supervisor. The CV must also contain the required personal data consent statement.