Department of General Biophysics

Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection

University of Łódź

announces an open position for an

assistant in the research and teaching staff group

INSTITUTION: Department of General Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź

CITY: Łódź

POSITION: Assistant in the research and teaching staff group

EMPLOYMENT FRACTION: ¾ full-time position

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: Biological sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: November 10, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 11, 2025

UNIVERSITY WEBSITE: www.uni.lodz.pl

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Applications should be submitted electronically to: barbara.klajnert@biol.uni.lodz.pl with the note “ASSISTANT” in the subject line.

KEYWORDS: nanotechnology, nanoparticle synthesis, anticancer therapy

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The responsibilities of the position include: conducting teaching classes; preparing study documentation; participating in the development and updating of curricula and teaching plans; assessing students’ coursework; supervising students’ term and credit projects; preparing teaching materials; improving professional qualifications related to teaching; conducting and participating in research and development projects related to nanotechnology; working in a nanomedical laboratory; obtaining research funding through grant applications; disseminating research results through publications; active participation in scientific conferences and seminars; contributing to the commercialization of research results; improving professional competencies; performing organizational duties for the Faculty; and participating in promotional and outreach activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should have impeccable ethical standards and meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116 of the Act on Higher Education and Science of July 20, 2018 (as amended), as well as the Statute of the University of Łódź.

The candidate must meet the condition of having no 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 of July 29, 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2023, item 1939), as well as equivalent offenses under foreign law.

Applications submitted without the required declarations may not be considered.

The candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Master’s degree in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or related fields,

• Minimum of 100 points from scientific publications (as per the lists of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education valid in the year of publication),

• Employment history in research projects (minimum 6 months),

• Record of participation in international scientific conferences,

• Certified English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level,

• Laboratory experience in nanotechnology: synthesis of nanoparticles (organic, metallic, and hybrid) and their functionalization for biomedical applications; biophysical and biological characterization of nanoparticles,

• Experience in cell culture laboratory work: maintenance and passaging of cell lines, cell viability assays, cell banking,

• Experience with scientific methods: phototoxicity assessment of compounds, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy,

• International experience related to biological sciences (minimum 3 months abroad),

• Documented organizational activity (participation in associations, organization of scientific and science popularization events).

Additional qualifications (preferred):

• Good work organization,

• Openness and willingness to engage in project-related challenges,

• Communication skills and ability to work in an international team.

DUTIES:

• Conducting teaching classes,

• Assessing students’ coursework,

• Supervising students’ term and credit projects,

• Preparing teaching materials,

• Conducting and participating in research and development projects, including leading or contributing to research grants,

• Obtaining research funding through competitive applications,

• Disseminating research results through publications in peer-reviewed journals,

• Active participation in scientific conferences and seminars,

• Participation in commercialization of research results (patents, protective rights, implementations),

• Continuous professional development, including work toward higher academic degrees.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

Applicants should submit an application for employment addressed to the Rector of the University of Łódź, accompanied by the following documents:

• Personal questionnaire and declarations available on the University of Łódź website (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera) – including a declaration that the University of Łódź will be the candidate’s primary place of employment and the declarations required by the University’s Child Protection Standards,

• Cover letter,

• Curriculum vitae including a list of scientific achievements (publications, conference presentations, research internships and projects, etc.),

• Information on the level of proficiency in Polish (for foreign candidates),

• Information on proficiency in English and any other languages,

• Copy of the Master’s diploma or a certificate confirming the degree,

• GDPR (General data Protection Regulation) information clause available on the University’s website (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera).

Competition results announcement date: December 18, 2025

The University reserves the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates.

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

biological sciences

nanotechnology, nanoparticle synthesis, anticancer therapy