진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

RECTOR

of the Jagiellonian University

announces a selection procedure for the position of an 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Group of employees

Research staff

JU organisational unit (place of work performance)

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology

Field of science

Natural sciences

Discipline

Biological Sciences

Scope

Molecular Virology

Number of posts

1

Type of employment

Fixed-term employment contract

Working time

Full time

Planned duration of employment 

48 months

Expected date of employment commencement 

Second quarter 2025

 Remuneration

according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees

Skills/Qualifications

Requirements

The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University: 

• holding at least a doctoral degree;
• having relevant scientific achievements;
• taking active part in scientific life.

Additional requirements and expectations

We are looking for a post-doc in HIV-1 virology with experience in molecular biology and virology

A molecular biologist/virologist should have hands-on experience with fundamental biochemical techniques (including SDS-PAGE, Western blot, RT-qPCR, IP), cell culture skills, and expertise in cell analysis methods such as FACS analysis, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, and experience in working with infectious material.

Additional requirements:

• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology)
• Experience working with biosafety level 2 and 3 infectious material
• Proficiency in English sufficient for reading and understanding scientific literature
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal (if a publication is delayed due to a long review process or patent application, please specify this in the application)
• Motivation, independence, and a willingness to develop professionally
• Ability to collaborate and foster a trustworthy team environment
• Strong presentation skills for research findings
• Compliance with formal requirements outlined in the: Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects

Specific Requirements

Project Title

Weave Unisono, NCN, “Towards a functional cure of HIV infection.”, PSP: K/NCN/000506.

Project description

The research group is based at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, in the lively and international city of Krakow, Poland.

The aim of our research is to evaluate a novel “block-and-shock” approach aimed at eliminating latent HIV-1. Specifically, the person in this position will develop various protocols for reactivating HIV-1 from latency (using different classes of latency-reversing agents, or LRAs, in combination with viral integrase inhibitors). Additionally, the post-doc will work to elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in reactivation within the “block-and-shock” strategy using in vitro, ex vivo, and primary cell models of latent HIV-1 infection.

Scope of duties 

According to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers.

The successful candidate’s daily tasks will include:

• Planning and conducting experimental work and documenting it in the electronic lab book
• Close collaboration with a PhD student.
• Presenting results internally and at conferences, writing publications.
• Staying up to date with relevant papers.
• Participation in organizing laboratory work.

Benefits

We offer 

• stable employment based on an employment contract at the  renowned university,
• cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,
• scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,
• access to research infrastructure,
• benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
• additional social benefits.

Eligibility criteria

Required application documents

1. resume,
2. personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,
3. A copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,
4. information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
5. declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
6. statement under Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and science,
7. statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University.

Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at: 

Faculty members - Centrum Spraw Osobowych - Jagiellonian University (uj.edu.pl)

Additional application documents

1. Cover letter
2. List of publications
3. Letters of reference from 2 previous/current supervisors or employers.

The course of the selection procedure

The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate. The Candidate has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days of receiving the information about the results of the assessment.  

The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University

Form of submission

by e-mail to the address: job.mcb@uj.edu.pl, title: Name-Last name.2025 Adiunkt Weave-UNISONO

Deadline for submission of applications 

06.06.2025 r.

Expected date of the selection procedure settlement

13.07.2025 r.

Method of communicating the results of the selection procedure

by e-mail 

Questions 

For further information please contact by e-mail: job.mcb@uj.edu.pl

In the selection procedure, the Jagiellonian University follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.