Marcin Poręba

One Postdoctoral Researcher position is available at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland, within the WIB_PACMAN project: Personalized antibody–drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors . The work is part of an interdisciplinary research environment spanning combinatorial chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, and molecular biology. The successful candidate will join the Combinatorial Chemistry and Biochemistry Group and work on highly sensitive fluorescent probes used to identify, localize, and quantitatively assess protease activity in cancer cells, neutrophils, PBMCs, and tissue samples. The role focuses on peptide synthesis and purification, biochemical characterization, fluorescence-based measurements, confocal microscopy, quantitative imaging, and data analysis. The project offers access to modern laboratories, advanced equipment, and strong technical and organizational support. Two project leaders are named in the announcement: Prof. Marcin Poręba and Prof. Marcin Drąg. The position is full-time, research-focused, and has no teaching obligations. The contract may last up to 40 months, with a monthly salary of up to PLN 15,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Eligibility requirements include a PhD in chemical, biochemical, or related sciences; solid practical knowledge of peptide synthesis and purification, biochemistry assays, bioimaging, and cell culture; at least two first-author publications in international peer-reviewed journals; and strong English-language communication skills for reporting, presentations, and scientific writing. Candidates must also comply with the WIB non-compete policy. The application deadline is 16 November 2026 at 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw). Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Recruitment no. 61/2026”. Required documents include a CV with publication list, an opinion from an independent researcher, contact details, a short cover letter, a scan of the PhD diploma, and a declaration confirming familiarity with the competition rules. The recruitment is competitive and selection is based on a point system, with interviews for top candidates.

One postdoctoral researcher position is available at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, within the WIB_PACMAN project: Personalized antibody–drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors . The role sits in the Combinatorial Chemistry and Biochemistry Group and focuses on peptide synthesis, biochemical characterization, bioimaging, and quantitative fluorescence analysis. The project develops highly sensitive fluorescent probes to measure protease activity in cancer cells, neutrophils, PBMCs, and tissue samples. The successful candidate will prepare peptide-based probes and biological samples, conduct peptide synthesis and purification, run biochemical assays, perform confocal microscopy and fluorescence imaging, and analyse experimental data. The work is interdisciplinary, bridging chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and translational cancer research. This is a full-time postdoctoral contract with no teaching obligations, with a monthly salary of up to PLN 15,000 depending on experience and qualifications. The planned contract duration is up to 37 months. The position offers access to modern laboratories, state-of-the-art equipment, technical and administrative support, scientific training, mentoring, and participation in international conferences. The project is co-financed by the Polish Science Fund and is not funded through an EU research framework programme. Eligibility highlights include a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline; strong practical experience in peptide synthesis and purification, biochemistry assays, bioimaging, and cell culture; at least two first-author publications; and good English communication skills. Applications are reviewed through a competitive selection process with point-based evaluation, and only candidates meeting the minimum threshold will be considered. Apply by email to [email protected] with subject line “Recruitment no. 62/2026”. Required documents include a CV with publications, an independent opinion, cover letter, PhD diploma scan, and a declaration confirming familiarity with the recruitment rules.