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Department of Cytobiochemistry

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ 

post-doc in the group of research employee 

INSTITUTION: Department of Cytobiochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz

CITY: Łódź

POSITION: post-doc in the group of research employee

HOURLY DIMENSION: full time

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: biological sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 30.04.2025

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: 30.05.2025

LINK TO THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE: www.uni.lodz.pl

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: application should be submitted to the following address: damian.jacenik@biol.uni.lodz.pl

KEYWORDS: gastrointestinal cancers, immune response, immunotherapy;

DESCRIPTION:

Work in the project entitled “Neutrophil-targeted immune response as an effective approach in immunotherapy of gastrointestinal cancers” will consist of conducting research activities aimed at determining the therapeutic potential of specific modification of neutrophils in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. In addition, the employee will be involved in organizational activities for the Faculty and the University.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should meet the following criteria and have:

• meet the condition of having no criminal record for crimes specified in Chapters XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Art. 189a and art. 207 of the Penal Code and the Act of July 29, 2005 on counteracting drug addiction (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939) and for prohibited acts corresponding to these crimes specified in the provisions of foreign law;
• Ph.D. degree in biological or medical sciences obtained no earlier than 7 years before employment at the University of Lodz;
• Ph.D. degree have to be obtained from Institution other than the University of Lodz or completed at least 10 months of continuous and documented postdoctoral training in Institution other than the University of Lodz and in a country other than the country in which the Ph.D. degree was obtained;
• knowledge of immunology and the immune response in gastrointestinal tract and gastrointestinal cancers;
• experience in laboratory work and especially knowledge of techniques in the field of molecular biology including methods such as real-time PCR, Western blot, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, multiplex,
• experience in cell cultures;
• ability to analyze data using mathematical and statistical tools;
• experience as a grant manager or contractor in the implementation of research projects financed with the funds obtained in national or international competitions;
• good knowledge of English.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES: 

• experience in isolation and culture of primary immune cells,
• experience in work with laboratory animals.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• conducting and participating in scientific research and development work according to the project’s research program;
• dissemination of scientific results and development of research by publishing in prestigious scientific journals included in the Journal Citation Reports list;
• dissemination of research results at national and international conferences;
• other organizational duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RECRUITMENT:

Persons entering the competition should submit an application for employment addressed to Rector of the University of Lodz with the attachments listed below: 

• personal questionnaire for the applicant for employment and statements available on the website of the University of Lodz (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera) – including a statement that the University of Lodz will be the candidate's primary place of work and statement about Standards for the Protection of Minors at the University of Lodz;
• motivation letter;
• curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements to date (publications, conference presentations, internships and scientific projects, etc.);
• information about the level of the English language competences;
• a copy of the doctoral diploma or a certificate of the award of a doctoral degree;
• the RODO clause available on the University of Lodz website (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera).
• declarations, templates of which constitute Annexes 1 and 2 to the complete version of the Standards for the Protection of Minors in force at the University of Lodz.

Competition settlement deadline: 09.06.2025

We reserve the right to interview selected people. The candidate's application may not be considered in any case failure to submit declarations within the recruitment deadline, templates of which constitute Annexes 1 and 2 to the complete version of the Standards for the Protection of Minors in force at the University of Lodz. Winning the competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Lodz.