Job Information
Organisation/Company: National Institute for Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics
Department: Human Resources
Research Field: Biological sciences, Engineering, Technology, Pharmacological sciences, Medical sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest)
Country: Romania
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 10
Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics has an open position for a Scientific Researcher under project 5TE/2025, with expertise in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medical Engineering/Biomaterials or related fields.
The selected candidate will be involved in culturing and maintaining mammary cell lines (cancerous and normal) and carrying out protocols for contact between cells and photosensitizer-loaded hydrogels; performing procedures for exposing cell cultures and hydrogels to the LED (IR) light source, following the established protocols; performing standard laboratory tests to assess post-irradiation cell viability and collecting primary data for cytotoxicity analysis.
Where to apply
E-mail: adriana.ioan@inflpr.ro
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Technology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Pharmacological sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Medical sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medical Engineering/Biomaterials or related fields;
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Physics (with a focus on biophysics/medical physics), Chemical Engineering/Biomaterials or related fields;
Specific Requirements
The candidate must have good knowledge of:
- cell cultures and in vitro models;
- assessment of cytotoxicity and cell viability;
- assessment of oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species, cell biology techniques, as well as nanotoxicology;
- language skills: advanced level of English.
- planning, organization and efficiency in managing allocated resources;
- loyalty and confidentiality regarding the objectives and activities of the project;
- good skills in written and oral communication;
Languages: ROMANIAN
Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
Work in an ongoing scientific project with the mentorship of an ambitious team with an open spirit where curiosity, creativity, acquisition of knowledge, and continuous learning are stimulated, working in a competitive field of applied research and participating in the publication of scientific results.
Eligibility criteria
- Bachelor degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medical Engineering/Biomaterials or related fields;
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Physics (with a focus on biophysics/medical physics), Chemical Engineering/Biomaterials or related fields;
- Citizenship of Romania or other EU countries;
- Resident of Romania.
Selection process
- CV
- Interview
Additional comments
Required Research Experience
Not mandatory, but any work experience in the field is appreciated.
Bibliography:
- Freshney, R.I. – Culture of Animals Cells: A Manual of Basic Technique and Specialized Applications, Wiley-Blackwell;
- Halliwell, B., & Gutteridge, J.M.C. – Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine, Oxford University Press;
- Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., et.al. – Molecular Biology of the Cell, W. W Norton&Company/Garland Science;
- Hamblin, M.R., & Jori, G. (Eds.) – Photodynamic Therapy: Methods and Protocols, Springer/Humana Press;
- Monteiro-Riviere, N. A. & Tran, C.L. (Eds.) – Nanotoxicology: Progress toward Nanomedicine, CRP Press.
Themes:
- Basic principles and techniques used in human in vitro cell cultures (tumor vs. normal cell lines, maintenance conditions);
- In vitro methods and tests for assessing cell viability, proliferation and cytotoxicity (e.g. colorimetric/fluorometric tests such as MTT, MTS, WST-1, Alamar Blue, Live/Dead;
- Oxidative stress in biological systems: mechanisms of generation, role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methods for intracellular detection of singlet oxygen;
- Interaction of nano/microstructured systems with the biological environment: nanotoxicology, cellular uptake and active and passive targeting strategies for tumor cells.
- Principles of cellular photobiology: cytotoxic effects induced by the generation of reactive species (cell death mechanisms – apoptosis vs. necrosis).
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: National Institute for Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics
Country: Romania
City: Magurele
Contact
State/Province: Romania
City: Magurele
Website: http://inflpr.ro
Street: Atomistilor 409
Postal Code: 077125
E-Mail: adriana.ioan@inflpr.ro