Post doctoral position (Experimental, stem cell evolution), University of Warsaw (Poland)

Publication of the results of the competition: 31.09.2026
Salary: Around 8700 PLN gross/month plus a 13th salary and seniority allowance
Period of employment: 24 months, starting on 1.11.2026 or later
Position: Post-doctoral researcher (Experimental) in the project “Evolutionary perspective on irradiation resistance of stem cells” funded by the Polish National Science Centre (Sonata 20)
Project leader: Dr. Ludwik Gąsiorowski
Research group: Comparative Invertebrate Zoology

Project description:
The project is focused on the evolution of stem cells in non-model invertebrates. In particular, we want to study how stem cells evolved resistance to ionizing radiation and what mechanisms are employed during the repair of double-stranded breaks across different groups of animals. The project comprises experiments on irradiation resistance, comparative transcriptomics, functional analyses, and advanced microscopy techniques. The person hired in the current call will be responsible for experiments focused on differences in radiation tolerance between various groups of animals and on the characterization of their stem cell systems, with a special emphasis on gene expression.

Eligibility criteria:
Candidates must:

• Meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws 2024, item 1571, consolidated text).
• Hold a Ph.D. degree in biological sciences or a related field obtained before the application deadline.
• Have significant scientific achievements documented by well-cited publications in renowned international journals, invitations to deliver lectures or seminars, etc.
• Have international experience, e.g.: participation in international conferences, engagement in international research projects, international collaborations documented by joint publications.
• Submit a research plan outlining personal scientific development.
• The position may be filled by a person who has earned a doctoral degree from an institution other than the University of Warsaw or has completed at least 9-month, continuous, and documented research internship, completed during doctoral school, doctoral studies, or after obtaining a doctoral degree, at an institution other than the University of Warsaw and in a country other than the country where the doctoral degree was obtained.
• Only individuals who obtained their doctoral degree within 12 years prior to the start of employment are eligible to apply

Research competencies:

• experience in one or more of the following fields: evolutionary developmental biology, invertebrate zoology, molecular biology, stem cell biology, confocal microscopy
• proficiency in spoken and written English
• experience in preparing and publishing scientific articles
• ability to work independently and as part of a team

Primary responsibilities:

• Organization and optimization of culturing methods for research organisms
• Optimization of irradiation assays for selected species
• Visualization of stem cells with the use of EdU stainings and RNA in situ hybridization
• Extraction and preparation of RNA samples for transcriptome sequencing
• Preparation of scientific publications, presentation of results at international conferences, and supervision of students involved in the project
• Fulfilling other academic teacher responsibilities as required by employment at the University of Warsaw.

Selection process
Reference number of the announcement: WB-KG-6/2026
Application deadline: 31.08.2026

How to apply: Send applications via email to ludwik.gasiorowski@uw.edu.pl and the Faculty Dean’s Office: dziekanat.biol@uw.edu.pl. Candidates will receive an email confirmation of document submission. If no confirmation is received, please contact the project leader.

Required documents:

• Personal questionnaire
• Motivation letter including description of scientific interests and research activity plan (max. 2 pages A4).
• Ensure the completeness of your application and submit it by the deadline. Failure to meet these requirements will result in rejection on formal grounds.

Expected date and method of announcing the competition results
Interviews will take place in the first half of September 2026. Candidates will be individually notified about their interview schedule with the selection committee.
Candidates will be informed of the results via email by 31.09.2026.

Contact for inquiries
Email: ludwik.gasiorowski@uw.edu.pl (please include the announcement reference number).

More details: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/433725

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