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-Ph.D. in computational science, mathematics, physics or relevant fields.
-At least one first-author peer-reviewed research article.
-Working knowledge of Python; knowing additional programming languages (e.g., R) will be appreciated.
-Anticipating projects related to constructing deep learning-based models and in silico modeling with metagenomics datasets or with population genetics datasets.
-Task-oriented person and a team worker.
-Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).
The candidate must meet the requirements of the NCN project Regulations, in particular by obtaining their doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or within 7 years prior to 1 January of the year of employment in the project.
This period may be extended by the time spent during that interval on long-term (over 90 days) documented sick leave or on rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work. Additionally, it may be extended by the number of months spent on childcare-related leave granted under the Labour Code. In the case of women, this period may also be extended by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of accounting for breaks in the academic career is more favourable.
For more information check: https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2022/uchwala60_2022-zal1.pdf#page=52
The successful applicant will work in an established laboratory and join a collaborative, vibrant, and growing community of researchers in an environment that values creativity and scientific communications in Łukasiewicz–PORT. In our team, we carry on both wet-lab experiments and dry lab bioinformatics analyses. The candidate will join scientific discussions with other team members. Together with the team leader, the candidate will help with training newcomers. Overall, the candidate will have a great opportunity to participate in research on training and gain knowledge and skills for his/her career development. This position offers the potential for contract extension.
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The Quantitative Virology Research Group in Łukasiewicz–PORT invites applications for a postdoctoral position starting as soon as possible. We are recruiting applicants with broad research interests to work on Big Data, multigenomic studies, and computational modeling.
The candidate will join ongoing projects in our team and perform mathematical/computational modeling. The topics include (1) constructing deep learning-based models to predict the molecular microenvironments of the latent HIV reservoir and (2) profiling the landscapes of enriched antisense RNA k-mers across HIV-1 subtypes.
Our laboratory has proposed the presence of distinct molecular microenvironments in the latent HiV reservoir (Chen H. 2026. J Virol 100:e00175-26), which leads to the heterogeneous nature of the reservoir configuration. The candidate will apply an array of “omics” datasets generated in the lab to construct deep learning-based models, enabling the classification and prediction of distinct microenvironments and seek critical predictor attributes in defining distinct microenvironments.
In addition, our lab previously established the streamlined pipeline named the Pathogen Origin Recognition Tool using Enriched K-mers (PORT-EK) (https://github.com/Quantitative-Virology-Research-Group/PORT-EK-version-2), which is a k-mer-based approach, facilitating the comparison of various multigenomic datasets and detecting over-represented genomic regions (i.e., k-mers) linked to specific sequences (Wiśniewski and Chen 2025 IMetaOmics PMID: 41675161; Wiśniewski et al. 2026 BioRxiv DOI:10.64898/2026.02.25.707904). The candidate will further reinforce the pipeline to identify enriched k-mers using HIV-1 antisense transcripts across subtypes. In parallel, the candidate will work on exploring epidemiological models within the framework of phylodynamics and phylogeography and integrating them with population genetics models. Increasing the performance of integration algorithms and model simulations, and developing machine learning methods for analyzing genomic data.
Computational/mathematical modeling and bioinformatic analysis
- Full-time employment on the position of Senior Specialist.
- Work in a scientific research organization focused on the implementation of innovative R&D projects.
- Co-financing for private medical care.
- Co-financing for a sports card.
- Possibility to join group life insurance.
- Co-financing under the Social Benefits Fund (for holidays and Christmas).
- Work on the territory of a green science campus.
- Free parking space.
- Additional 10 days of paid leave per year for employees of the research division.
The ideal candidate for the postdoctoral position in the Nanomaterials, Biophysics, and Medical Biotechnology Research Group at the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology should:
- hold a doctoral degree in materials engineering, nanotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline,
- have practical laboratory experience in the synthesis, modification, and characterization of nanomaterials,
- have experience in designing and producing nanocarriers, polymer nanoparticles, or other systems intended for the delivery of biologically active substances,
- be familiar with the experimental procedures used in the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials,
- have experience in characterizing the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials using methods such as DLS, LDV, FT-IR, Raman, UV-Vis, and HPLC,
- understand the basics and applications of SEM and TEM electron microscopy in the analysis of nanomaterial morphology,
- have knowledge of the surface chemistry of materials, the stability of colloidal systems, and the functionalization of nanomaterials,
- be familiar with methods for studying the kinetics of active substance release from nanoformulations
under simulated and biological conditions, - have knowledge of methods for determining the physicochemical properties of biologically active compounds,
- understand the basic mechanisms of drug-protein and drug-molecular-target interactions, as well as the relationships between the physicochemical properties of the active substance and its biological activity,
- be able to independently plan experiments, analyze data
, and critically interpret the results obtained, - have experience in preparing scientific reports, publications, and presentations of research results,
- be highly proficient in spoken and written English, to the extent necessary to prepare publications and reports and present research findings,
- have excellent communication skills and the ability to work
in an interdisciplinary research team, - demonstrate creativity, independence, responsibility, and commitment
to carrying out assigned tasks, - be able to conduct several research projects simultaneously and have excellent organizational skills.
- meet the formal requirements for employment in a post-doc position
in a project funded under the NCN SONATA 19 call for proposals, i.e., hold a doctoral degree obtained in the year of employment in the project or within 7 years prior to January 1 of the year of employment, with the possibility of taking into account breaks in the research career as provided for by the NCN; the project manager may not be the candidate’s doctoral dissertation advisor or co-advisor; the candidate must also have obtained a Ph.D. from an institution other than the one where employment is planned, or have completed at least a 10-month, continuous, and documented postdoctoral fellowship at another institution, as well as a “
” in a country other than the one where the Ph.D. was obtained, - be ready to be employed under a full-time employment contract and comply with NCN restrictions, according to which, while receiving compensation in a post-doc positionposition, the candidate may not receive any other compensation funded from the direct costs of NCN projects, be in an employment relationship with another employer—including a foreign one—or receive retirement benefits from the social security system.
Additional requirements:
Hiring in the research division of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology is based on the qualifications specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education dated March 27, 2019, and additional qualifications specified by the Institute Director, in accordance with the guidelines of the Łukasiewicz Center, as set forth in Order No. 6 of the Institute Director dated February 17, 2026. See description below.
SENIOR SPECIALIST, RESEARCH DIVISION
- Education: a Ph.D. and 2 years of experience in the research and development sector, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience in the research and development sector, including participation in research projects.
- Communicative proficiency in English or another modern language (minimum B2/C1).
- Meet at least 3 of the following additional criteria:
- Involvement in organizing at least one academic or industry conference and active participation in at least 3 international conferences (e.g., presentation, poster, panel discussion),
- Participation in at least 2 research and development projects (including projects funded by subsidies, grants, and commissioned tasks) as an active team member, including at least 1 project funded by external domestic or foreign sources,
- Experience collaborating with the business sector on the implementation of research findings, e.g., active participation in projects related to commercialization,
- Authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications (at least 3 publications that earn points, including at least 1 on the SCOPUS TOP 10% list),
- Receiving a national or international research fellowship (e.g., NAWA, Fulbright, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, ERC, NCN),
- At least 1 award or distinction for scientific research (e.g., institutional or industry awards, fellowships for young researchers, distinctions in scientific competitions),
- Membership in at least one national or international scientific organization, committee, or expert panel
The candidate should – meet the additional qualifications for the position of Senior Research Specialist (POST-DOC), in accordance with the guidelines of the Łukasiewicz Research Network available at the following link: Additional Qualifications for Positions in the Research Division at Łukasiewicz – KIT;
The postdoctoral researcher will be involved in project work in the fields of nanotechnology, materials chemistry, and the development of nanoformulations with potential antimicrobial applications. The position is for a period of 7 months. The main responsibilities will include:
- design, synthesis, and development of incorporation matrices intended for the encapsulation of biologically active substances,
- developing methods for incorporating antibiotics, adjuvants, and other compounds that enhance antimicrobial activity,
- synthesis of polymer nanocores and development of final nanoformulations with antimicrobial activity,
- optimization of synthesis conditions, composition, and properties of the resulting nanomaterials,
- characterizing the physicochemical properties of the obtained nanomaterials using spectroscopic, chromatographic, and microscopic methods,
- conducting analyses using techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, FT-IR/Raman spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential measurements using the LDV method,
- participation in the characterization of the morphology of nanomaterials using SEM and TEM electron microscopy,
- a study of the kinetics of active substance release from nanoparticles under conditions simulating the target environment,
- conducting analyses of the release of drugs and other biologically active compounds under biological conditions,
- analysis of the surface properties of nanomaterials and their impact on stability, the release of active substances, and interactions with biological systems,
- evaluation of the physicochemical properties of biologically active substances and their potential interactions with selected molecular targets,
- compilation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental results,
- maintaining laboratory records and preparing reports describing the syntheses performed, the characteristics of the materials obtained, and the test results,
- Collaborating with members of an interdisciplinary research team and participating in the preparation of scientific publications, presentations, and project reports.
Terms of Employment:
– employment under a full-time employment contract for a period of 7 months,
– compensation based on the NCN rates for this position (i.e., 140,000.00 PLN gross/year),
– a position at a research organization focused on carrying out innovative, prestigious R&D projects,
– 36 days of vacation per calendar year,
– benefits package (vacation subsidies, supplementary health care package, option to enroll in a life insurance program),
– opportunities for ongoing professional development and the Institute’s support in this area,
– free parking space,
– a work environment that supports sustainable development and is based on the principles of equality.
The hiring process will be conducted in accordance with NCN regulations; in particular, the successful candidate must meet all of the following requirements:
– the project manager was neither the advisor nor the co-advisor for her doctoral dissertation,
– during the period in which they receive this compensation, they will not receive any other compensation from funds allocated as direct costs under research projects funded through NCN competitions,
– during the period in which they receive this compensation, they will not receive compensation from another employer under an employment contract, including an employer with its registered office outside Poland,
– During the period in which he or she receives this compensation, he or she will not receive retirement benefits from the social security system.
The application should include:
– a scan of the doctoral degree certificate,
– a resume (CV) detailing your academic activities to date (participation in research projects, authorship/co-authorship of scientific articles, participation in conferences, competitions, awards, activities for the academic community, membership in research clubs, etc.),
– a cover letter explaining how the candidate meets the competition requirements,
– a letter of recommendation and/or references from previous employers or academic advisors,
– Statement of consent to the processing of personal data, as follows: I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the job offer for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process (in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, Journal of Laws 2002, No. 101, item 926, as amended).
Additional information:
The Selection Committee reserves the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates (candidates will be notified of the time and place of the interview via email).
Please submit documents in electronic form only.
Documents must be submitted by August 8, 2026.
The expected date for selecting the winning candidate is August 11, 2026, at the latest .
Work on the project is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026.
We kindly ask that you include the following clause in the body of the resume you submit to the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology:
Pursuant to Articles 221a and 221b of the Act of June 26, 1974—the Labor Code—I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in my application documents by the Łukasiewicz Research Network — Kraków Institute of Technology, ul. Zakopiańska 73, 30-418 Kraków — for the purposes necessary to carry out the current recruitment process. At the same time, I declare that I have been informed of my rights: to access and correct my data, to request its deletion, to restrict its processing, to transfer my data, to object to the processing of my personal data, withdraw my consent to its processing at any time, and file a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office if I believe that my data is being processed in violation of legal requirements, as well as that the provision of this data is voluntary.
If you are interested in participating in future recruitment processes conducted by the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology, please include the following clause in your resume:
I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology, ul. Zakopiańska 73, 30-418 Kraków, for the purposes of future recruitment processes conducted by the Institute. I also declare that I have been informed of my rights (as described above).
Please be advised that the controller of your personal data is the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology (hereinafter: the Institute), with its registered office at ul. Zakopiańska 73, 30-418 Kraków. Your personal data will be processed by the Institute for the purpose of conducting the current recruitment process for a specific job position, and, if you provide your explicit and voluntary consent, also for the purposes of future recruitment processes. Providing your personal data is voluntary.
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The candidate should have:
- a habilitation degree, professorial title, or equivalent scientific, technological or implementation-related achievements; equivalent experience gained in a recognized R&D organization, research institute or high-tech industry may also be considered;
- documented achievements in materials science and engineering, semiconductors, functional materials, photonics, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, thin-film technologies or related fields;
- experience in leading research, technological or interdisciplinary R&D teams;
- proven ability to integrate teams with different competence profiles, including scientists, engineers, technologists, equipment specialists and external partners;
- experience in securing external funding, including large national or international grants, European projects, industrial contracts or consortium projects;
- experience in conducting projects in cooperation with universities, research institutes, scientific partners or industry;
- good knowledge of research and innovation funding mechanisms in Poland and Europe, including, where relevant, NCN, NCBR, FENG, Horizon Europe, EIC, ERC, MSCA, Digital Europe, Chips JU or comparable instruments;
- ability to combine high-quality basic research with applied research and commercially oriented R&D activities.
Assignment for the Next Stage of Recruitment
At the next stage of recruitment, candidates will be asked to present their own concept for the development of the Materials Science & Engineering Center, with particular emphasis on:
- development of competences in semiconductors and functional materials;
- integration of multidisciplinary teams;
- strategy for obtaining large national, European and international grants;
- use and further development of existing research infrastructure;
- cooperation with industry and high-tech partners;
- building a financially sustainable R&D unit;
- strengthening research group leaders and developing internal competences;
- measurable goals for the first 12, 24 and 36 months.
The concept should be consistent with the long-term development plans of Łukasiewicz – PORT and should demonstrate how the candidate intends to combine basic research, applied research, technological development and industrial cooperation.
Additional assets will include:
- experience in compound semiconductors, especially III–V structures, nitrides, AlGaN/GaN, AlGaInN, DUV emitters, optoelectronics, photonics or photonic integrated circuits;
- familiarity with epitaxy, thin-film technologies, clean room processes, micro- and nanofabrication, and advanced materials characterization;
- experience in developing research and technological infrastructure;
- experience in technology transfer, intellectual property protection, commercialization or industry-driven R&D projects;
- international visibility demonstrated by publications, invited lectures, participation in conference committees, research networks or international projects;
- experience in mentoring research leaders, early-career scientists, PhD students and technology teams;
- ability to create a culture of cooperation between research groups rather than internal competition;
- experience in building a long-term project portfolio combining research grants, applied projects and R&D contracts;
- understanding of European semiconductor development directions, including initiatives related to Chips JU and semiconductor competence building in Europe.
Łukasiewicz – PORT is seeking a Director of the Materials Science & Engineering Center to provide strategic, scientific, organizational and financial leadership for the Center. The role focuses on developing a coherent R&D programme in semiconductors, compound semiconductors, functional materials, photonics, optoelectronics, thin-film technologies, micro- and nanostructures, and advanced materials technologies.
The successful candidate will be expected to integrate existing scientific, technological and infrastructural competences, strengthen cooperation between research groups, and build a strong portfolio of competitive national, European, international and industrial projects. The development of semiconductors and functional materials should be aligned with the long-term development plans of Łukasiewicz – PORT and the strategic directions of the Łukasiewicz Research Network.
The candidate is expected to present a realistic and coherent vision for the development of the Materials Science & Engineering Center. This vision should show how the Center can become a recognizable R&D unit in semiconductors, functional materials and application-oriented materials technologies.
The concept should include:
- an assessment of the current competences of the Center;
- a proposal for integrating existing research groups, laboratories and infrastructure;
- a development plan for semiconductors, compound semiconductors, photonics, optoelectronics and functional materials;
- proposals for large grant and consortium projects to be pursued in the coming years;
- a strategy for securing external funding from national, European, international and industrial sources;
- a plan for more effective use of clean room facilities, thin-film, micro- and nanofabrication infrastructure, and materials characterization equipment;
- a model for cooperation with industry and technology partners;
- a plan for strengthening the national and international recognition of the Center;
- actions aligned with the long-term development plans of Łukasiewicz – PORT;
- an initial action plan for the first 12, 24 and 36 months.
The Director will be responsible for:
- Support the R&D Director in executing the strategic initiatives of the Łukasiewicz Center.
- developing and implementing the strategy of the Materials Science & Engineering Center in line with the long-term development plans of Łukasiewicz – PORT;
- shaping key research and technology directions in semiconductors, compound semiconductors, functional materials, photonics, optoelectronics, thin-film technologies and micro-/nanostructures;
- integrating multidisciplinary research, technological and engineering teams around common development goals;
- building a coherent project portfolio, including scientific, applied, industrial and infrastructure-oriented projects;
- initiating large national, European and international grant applications, including consortium-based projects;
- developing cooperation with academic institutions, research institutes, high-tech companies and industrial partners;
- supporting research group leaders, early-career researchers, PhD students and technology teams;
- ensuring effective use of the Center’s infrastructure, including laboratories, clean room facilities, thin-film technologies, micro- and nanofabrication tools, and materials characterization equipment;
- strengthening the financial sustainability of the Center through grants, R&D contracts, research services and industrial collaboration;
- Full-time employment on the position of Area Leader
- Work in a scientific research organization focused on the implementation of innovative R&D projects
- Co-financing for private medical care
- Co-financing for a sports card
- Possibility to join group life insurance
- Co-financing under the Social Benefits Fund (for holidays and Christmas)
- Work on the territory of a green science campus
- Free parking space
- Additional 10 days of paid leave for employees of the research division
Research Support Coordinator at P4Health – Center of Excellence in Precise Phenotyping and BioDataBanking for Personalised Brain Health (2 vacancies) M/K
4 days to expiry Wroclaw- Higher education degree in life sciences, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, engineering, or a related field,
- At least 2 years of professional experience in a research laboratory or research support environment,
- Experience in preparing, reviewing, and managing SOPs, procedures, and controlled documentation,
- Experience in maintaining quality documentation, such as registers, logs, forms, records, and templates,
- Understanding of quality assurance, document control, traceability, and compliance principles in a research or laboratory setting,
- Ability to organise and coordinate day-to-day operational processes of a laboratory or technological platform,
- Experience in cooperation with research staff and support functions such as procurement, quality, compliance and administration,
- Very good organisational skills and attention to detail,
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and monitor deadlines,
- Good command of English, both written and spoken, enabling work with project and procedural documentation,
- Good command of standard office software tools.
The P4Health Center of Excellence, established at Łukasiewicz – PORT under the Horizon Europe Teaming for Excellence programme, is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing P4 medicine through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, human tissue analysis, disease models, systems biology, and advanced data analytics. Its mission is to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of complex diseases, with a particular focus on cancer and neurological disorders.
The Research Support Coordinator will support the effective functioning of P4Health and its echnological platforms by coordinating documentation, SOPs, quality records, and compliance-related processes, while also assisting with day-to-day operational matters. In close collaboration with platform leaders, P4Health researchers, and institutional support units, the Coordinator will help ensure that platform activities are well organised, standardised, and aligned with project and institutional requirements.
- Coordinating day-to-day organisational and operational support for P4Health and the technological platforms,
- Supporting the preparation, review, updating, and implementation of SOPs and other procedures related to Platform operations,
- Maintaining quality documentation, including registers, logs, templates, forms, and operational records,
- Ensuring document control, versioning, completeness, and proper archiving of SOPs and related documentation,
- Monitoring compliance of Platform activities with internal procedures, project requirements, and applicable quality standards,
- Coordinating practical aspects of platform operation and support of P4Health researchers, including stock monitoring, ordering consumables, equipment servicing, maintenance follow-up, and general workflow support,
- Supporting onboarding and training of staff in platform procedures, documentation requirements, and compliance standards,
- Supporting readiness for audits, internal reviews, monitoring visits, and reporting processes,
- Contributing to the standardisation and continuous improvement of technological platform processes and support services,
- Cooperating with compliance, quality, procurement, legal, ethics, and administrative teams as needed.
- Full-time employment contract (1,0 FTE)
- Co-financing of private medical care.
- Co-financing of a sports and wellness card.
- Option to enrol in group life insurance.
- Co-financing through the Social Benefits Fund (including holiday and Christmas benefits).
- Work in a modern, green science campus environment.
- Free on-site parking.
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