Postdoctoral Researcher - 1 position – WIB_PACMAN - Recruitment No 14/2026

15 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Department

Soft Condensed Matter Group

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

4 May 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

25 May 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

Recruitment No 14/2026

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

One Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within Virtual Research Institute (VIB) - Łukasiewicz Research Network - PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, Co-Financed by the Polish Science Fund, project no. WIB-4/2024-O04, entitled “Personalized antibody–drug conjugates activated by matrix metalloproteinases for solid tumors”, led by Prof. Marcin Poręba – Leader of WIB_PACMAN project, Prof. Marcin Drąg – Team Leader of IChF Group in WIB_PACMAN project.

 

This project will utilise highly sensitive fluorescent probes to identify, localise and quantitatively assess the activity of selected proteases in cancer cells, neutrophils, PBMCs and tissue samples. The use of advanced confocal microscopy combined with TCSPC-based detection will enable the recording of changes in the fluorescence signal and their quantitative analysis in real time. The results will be of direct relevance to the development of more effective and safer targeted therapy strategies.

 

We are looking for an experimentalist with solid theoretical background in chemistry to cope with the physicochemical problems in physical chemistry. We guarantee access to top-notch instrumentation and well-equipped laboratories.

 

Responsibilities

1. Sample preparation

2. Measurements (DLS, FCS, Quantitative Imaging)

3. Data analysis

4. Reporting 

 

Role in the project:

Position 1 - Conducting experiments: DLS, FCS and quantitative imaging, data analysis.

Where to apply

E-mail

rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for an experimentalist with solid theoretical background in chemistry to cope with the physicochemical problems in physical chemistry. We guarantee access to top-notch instrumentation and well-equipped laboratories.

Specific Requirements

Requirements for the candidate – the candidate: 

holds PhD (or at least a formal document stating that the Candidate has successfully defended PhD thesis) in chemical sciences or related fields;

has solid knowledge in FCS (Fluorescent Correlation Spectroscopy) and/or quantitative imaging and experience at work in the cell culture laboratory;

has published at least one publication as the first author in an international peer-reviewed journal;

has the ability to prepare reports, communicate with Team Members, present results (also during the conferences) and prepare draft scientific papers for academic journals in English;

has excellent ability to work independently and in a high-performing team;

has to comply with the non-compete policy following the VIB Program guidelines.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

ChemistryPhysics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a monthly salary up to PLN 15,000 (depending on experience and qualifications). This amount shall be subject to obligatory deductions for health and social insurance, advance income tax payments, and other public dues of the employer and the employee arising from generally applicable provisions.

Job type: Full-time employment contract

Maximum planned period of contract: 50 months

We offer:

Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations).

Benefits including a reduced rate for an individual private medical healthcare package and membership in the MultiSport programme.

Full technical, administrative and organisational support from professional English-speaking personnel.

Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring.

Career development prospects at IChF:

The successful candidate will be part of a Soft Condensed Matter Group in IChF.

Opportunity to advance scientific knowledge and gain experience in the research at the border of biological science and physical chemistry in a prestigious application-oriented project.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of experienced chemists, engineers and biologists.

Participation in international conferences and Erasmus+ programme.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates will be selected in an open competition, complying with the principles underlying the “European Charter for Researchers” and the “Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers” as a part of IChF “HR Excellence in Research” strategy. 

The position will also be awarded in accordance with the granting agency regulations: Standardy rekrutacji do Zespołów Badawczych w ramach Wirtualnego Instytutu Badawczego oraz przeprowadzanie ewaluacji ich stosowania , the IChF employment policy and  the General Rules Governing Competitions for Research Posts at the IPC PAS in Warsaw .

How to Apply: Send application directly to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl ;

IMPORTANT! e-mail subject: “Recruitment no. 14/2026”

The Selection Committee evaluates applications and interviews candidates on a point scale. The position will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points. The position will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points.

If the top candidate resigns, we reserve the right to choose the next candidate from the ranking list.

The results of the competition are made public.

The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate who fulfils all requirements is recruited.

Selection process

Required documents:

Professional curriculum vitae, including:

• list of publications with the indication of a maximum of five most important works carried out in the last 5 years (after deduction of breaks in research work), patent applications, patents, implementations, research projects;
• at least one opinion of the candidate, issued by an independent researcher;
• correspondence address and / or e-mail address and telephone number of the candidate,

a cover letter not exceeding 3,500 characters (1 A4 page) containing concise information on scientific / professional interests, achievements to date, possible participation in research projects and own research interests,

scans of university degree diploma and PhD Diploma or a document stating that the candidate has successfully defended their PhD thesis (chemistry or related discipline),

the candidate's declaration that he/she has become acquainted with the General Rules Governing Competitions for Research Posts at IChF in Warsaw (https://ichf.edu.pl/files/intranet/o%C5%9Bwiadczenie_statement.docx ).

 

The commission evaluates applications on a point scale (max 100 points).

 

The Commission will take into account the following criteria:

competences of candidates to perform specific tasks in a research project (max 30 points);

previous scientific achievements of candidates, including publications in the renowned publishers/scientific journals, grants, awards, opinion of the candidate, issued by an independent researcher (max 20 points);

soft skills – command of English language, communication skills, teamwork, compatibility of plans for individual development with the goals of the group (max 10 points);

creativity measured by the quality and number of scientific publications in which the candidate is the first author, corresponding author or significant author and patent applications/patents and/or implementation (max 10 points);

mobility in the candidate's career (research internships, change in scientific profile, internships and work in industry) (max 10 points);

the number of citations of the candidate's work, especially those papers in which the candidate is the first author, corresponding author or significant author (max 10 points);

creativity measured by the quality and number of research projects the candidate has led and publications resulting from the implementation of those projects (max 10 points).

 

Top candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview. Good command of English is required. We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates. 

Only candidates with a minimum of 70 points would be considered for the position. A position will be offered to the person who obtains the highest number of points. The Recruitment Committee may not recommend any candidate for the position.

Additional comments

The announcement will be published on the following websites:  

https://wib.port.org.pl/en/homepage/

https://pwr.edu.pl/en/

https://nencki.edu.pl/

https://ichf.edu.pl/en

https://hirszfeld.pl/en/

https://uwr.edu.pl/en/

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/

 

An unsuccessful candidate has the right to file a complaint about any action in the recruitment process. The appeal shall be lodged with the Director of the Institute within 7 days from the date of receipt of the appropriate information. The decision of the Director of the Institute is final.

More information about VIB: https://wib.port.org.pl/en/homepage/

More information about the Research Team: https://ichf.edu.pl/en/groups/soft-condensed-matter  

For additional job details, please contact: kkwapiszewska@ichf.edu.pl

GDPR: https://ichf.edu.pl/files/intranet/rodo-tresc-obowiazkowa.doc

 

By submitting the application you consent to the processing of your personal data in the recruitment process.

The controller of your personal data is the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences with its registered office in Warsaw, NIP: 5250008755 (the "Institute"). The Institute will process your data for the purpose of carrying out scientific and research activities, providing services and contact with the Institute, on the basis of a contract (in connection with the performance of the contract or in order to take action on your request before the contract is concluded – Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) of GDPR), the legitimate interest of the Institute (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f) of the GDPR) and legal provisions (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c) of the GDPR) - depending on the circumstances.

You have the right to: request access to your data, receive a copy of it; rectify (correct) it; delete it; limit its processing; transfer it; lodge a complaint to the supervisory body; withdraw your consent for processing at any time (withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to its withdrawal) or to lodge an objection to data processing. More information is available on the Institute's website.

https://ichf.edu.pl/theme/ichf/pliki/RODO_klauzula_informacyjna.pdf

Procedure for Reporting Internal Violations of the Law and Subsequent Actions together with Protection of Whistleblowers at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the PAS with its registered address in Warsaw (link)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

01-224

Street

Kasprzaka 44/52

Geofield

Contact

City

Warsaw

Website

https://ichf.edu.pl/en/job

Street

Warsaw, Kasprzaka 44/52

Postal Code

PL-01-224

E-Mail

kkwapiszewska@ichf.edu.pl

Phone

0048 22 343 3127

STATUS: EXPIRED

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