Adiunkt/tenure

Reference Number: AT-II-NZ52/26

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/recruitment-procedures.php

1. Keywords: Biophysics, biomaterials, biomechanics, confocal microscopy, traction force microscopy (TFM)
2. Description: A person employed as an adiunkt-tenure (assistant professor) for an indefinite period at the Department of Biological Physics and Nanospectroscopy- NZ52 at IFJ PAN will be obliged to participate in work on research topics and projects implemented and planned for the nearest period at the NZ52 Department.

   The basic tasks of the employed person will include:

   • development and optimization of viscoelastic hydrogel systems for cell culture, mechanobiological and spectroscopic studies, and drug screening;
   • traction force microscopy (TFM) measurements and quantitative analysis of forces generated by cells cultured in viscoelastic microenvironments;
   • confocal microscopy and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) measurements of cells and hydrogel systems;
   • development and application of multivariate data analysis methods for the integration, quantitative comparison, and correlation of data obtained using complementary experimental modalities, including mechanical, imaging, spectroscopic, and biological data;
   • dissemination of research results through publications in leading scientific journals indexed in the JCR and presentations at seminars and conferences, including international conferences. The employed person will also be obliged to apply for external research funding.

Where to apply

E-mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Physics

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

1. Required qualifications:
   • habilitated doctor's degree in physical sciences or related disciplines, or a doctoral degree in physical sciences or related disciplines with scientific achievements that largely meet the requirements for candidates for the habilitated doctor's degree,
   • knowledge of the research topics pursued at NZ52 and current research activity in the fields of biophysics and biomaterials,
   • experience in mammalian cell culture,
   • experience in the development and characterization of hydrogel systems for cell culture and/or mechanobiological studies,
   • experience in the mechanical characterization of biological samples,
   • practical knowledge of at least one of the following techniques for mechanical characterization or imaging of biological samples: traction force microscopy (TFM), confocal microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), or electron microscopy (SEM/TEM),
   • experience in quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data,
   • knowledge of laboratory procedures and good laboratory practice,
   • ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team,
   • very good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Welcome:

• experience in the field of cancer biophysics;
• experience in cancer pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacodynamics of anticancer drugs;
• experience in fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) using confocal microscopy, including acquisition, processing, and quantitative analysis of FLIM data.

Specific Requirements

The recruitment process is conducted in accordance with the Recruitment Policy for Research Staff Positions at the Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Resolution No. 51/2026 of the Scientific Council dated September 14, 2026).

Detailed rules for conducting the competition are set forth in the regulations for the employment of assistant professors and research assistants adopted by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Resolution No. 52/2026 of the Scientific Council dated September 14, 2026), available at: https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/terms-and-conditions-adjunct-research-assistant.pdf

Applicants seeking employment at the IFJ PAN are required to contact the head of the NZ52 Department, dr hab. Katarzyna Pogoda (Katarzyna.Pogoda@ifj.edu.pl), by November 9th, 2026, who may ask the candidate to give a seminar before submitting an application; the Department Head then sends the Selection Committee a brief opinion recommending or not recommending the candidate for employment. Failure to meet with the Department Head by November 9th, 2026, will result in the application being rejected on procedural grounds.

The Director of the Institute may cancel the competition at any stage of the recruitment process without providing a reason.

Recuired documents

The list of required documents is included in the rules of the competition: https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/terms-and-conditions-adjunct-research-assistant.pdf

Deadline for application submission

• Applications with attachments shall be sent by e-mail by November 16th, 2026 to the following address: jobs@ifj.edu.pl with the note „Adiunkt/tenure/AT-II-NZ52/26”. It is preferred to place the application and attachments in a single file in PDF format or in a .zip or .rar file.

The employment recommendation from the two referees shall be sent directly, bypassing the candidate, to the following e-mail address: jobs@ifj.edu.pl, by November 16th, 2026.

Internal Application form(s) needed
application_form_adjunct_research_assistant_25.pdf
English
(221.27 KB - PDF)

Additional Information

Benefits

full-time position, no teaching obligations - only research annual leave 36 days well equipped facilities, the tools required for research: computer farms and cloud computing infrastructure, software, servers, etc. work in active an inspiring environment; an active seminar program, the possibility for close collaborations with other research institutes access to world-class experts, parking

Selection process

All applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Based on the submitted documentation, the Committee shall: conduct a formal review of the application; evaluate the qualifications of candidates whose applications meet the formal requirements; and select a candidate to be interviewed. Interviews with candidates shall take place from December 1st, to December 3rd, 2026. Candidates qualified for interviews shall be notified by e-mail about the exact date of the Interview by November 20th, 2026. During the interview the candidate shall be required to give a presentation, stored on a pen drive, lasting 10 minutes at maximum which shell presenting candidate’s most important achievement,

• The competition shall be concluded by December 15th, 2026.
• Each candidate shall be notified by e-mail about the results of the competition.

The final decision on employing and salary shall be taken by IFJ PAN Director.

Additional comments

A person employed at the position of Assistant Professor with a postdoctoral degree (habilitation) of PLN 8,050 gross, and with a PhD degree will receive a monthly basic salary of PLN 7,250 gross.

The total amount of remuneration is influenced by additional components, such as:

• length of service
• allowance for working under conditions of exposure to ionizing radiation (if applicable)

Possibility of granting:

• Long-service Award
• Annual Bonus
• support under the Company Social Benefits Fund in accordance with the ZFŚS Regulations.

Excerpt from the IFJ PAN Employee Remuneration Regulations and excerpt from the Company Social Benefits Fund Regulations link

Type of contract: contract of employment for an indefinite period, full-time at IFJ PAN as the only place of work

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences
• Country: Poland
• City: Krakow
• Postal Code: 31-342
• Street: Radzikowskiego 152

Contact

• City: Cracow
• Website: http://www.ifj.edu.pl/?lang=en
• Street: Radzikowskiego 152
• Postal Code: 31342