Department of Oncobiology and Epigenetics

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Lodz

will employ

Assistant Professor

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

CITY: Łódź

POSITION: Assistant Professor

HOURLY DIMENSION: full time

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: biological sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 7^th of May, 2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: 8^th of June 2026

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

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

KEYWORDS: cancer cell biology, molecular biology, epigenetics

DESCRIPTION : Recruitment to the Department of Oncobiology and Epigenetics at the University of Lodz as an Assistant Professor in the research and teaching staff group. T he position entails conducting research on the biology of cancer cells and vascular endothelial cells, specifically in the context of cancer angiogenesis, while considering epigenetic regulation mechanisms. The position requires active participation in acquiring and implementing scientific projects. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching classes and supervising students.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate for the above position should have an impeccable ethical attitude and meet the requirements of Articles 113 and 116 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018, as amended, and the Statute of the University of Lodz.

The candidate must meet the condition of not having a criminal record for offenses specified in Chapters XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Articles 189a and 207 of the Penal Code, and in the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction of July 29, 2005 (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939), as well as for corresponding offenses specified in foreign laws.

We reserve the right to leave the Candidate's application unprocessed if the above statements are not submitted by the recruitment deadline.

The candidate should meet the following criteria:

• a PhD degree in biological sciences or related fields recognized in Poland; obtained
  up to a maximum of 5 years before the competition decision,
• very good communication abilities in Polish and English language (both spoken and written),
• significant scientific record documented by authoring publications in leading scientific journals from the JCR list (minimum 3 publications in the range of 100-200 Ministry of Science and Higher Education points in the last 5 years, including at least one publication in a journal with an Impact Factor > 6 or 200 Ministry of Science and Higher Education points),
• documented experience in working on scientific projects,
• confirmed work on isolation/processing of human-derived material (isolated cells, tissues)
  and experience in planning and conducting microbiological cultures as well as animal cell cultures,
• ability to use molecular biology methods (RNA isolation and integrity assessment, reverse transcription, real-time RT-PCR) and immunodetection techniques (immunofluorescence staining, immunoprecipitation, Western blotting),
• proficiency in planning and applying laboratory techniques related to gene expression manipulation,
• ability to analyze and interpret results, use statistical tools, experience in scientific work,
  and presenting results,
• documented experience in teaching molecular biology/cell biology.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES:

Experience of working in scientific projects. A solid approach to the tasks assigned and ability to work
in a team (good teamwork).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate for the position will fulfill duties in accordance with the strategy of the University
and the Department.

The candidate will conduct and participate in scientific research and development work:

·        fulfilling duties in accordance with the strategy of the University and the Department,

·        planning and performing experiments, analysis of data, preparing manuscripts, dissemination
of the results in the most prestigious scientific journals from the Journal Citation Reports list ,

·        conducting and participating in scientific research and development work,

·        obtaining funds for scientific research by applying in competitions,

·        implementation of international mobility for research purposes,

·        organizing promotional and presentation actions for the benefit of the University and participation in them,

·        conducting teaching classes with students.

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 Polish language competences (for foreigners);
• information about the level of the English language competences (and any others languages);
• 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 ).

Competition settlement deadline: 15.06.2026.

We reserve the right to interview selected people.

Winning the competition does not guarantee employment at the University of Lodz.

biological sciences

cancer cell biology, molecular biology, epigenetics