Company headquarters
Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT
Polish Center for Technology Development
147 Stabłowicka Street,
54-066 Wrocław
Application deadline: 07.05.2026
Remuneration/stipend amount/month: 6 000 – 8 000 PLN (gross)
Max. period of employment: till 31.12.2029
Number of job offers: 8
Project description
The P4Health Centre of Excellence is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory (P4) approaches in health and medicine. Within the IRAP framework, the project’s scientific goal is to discover and validate novel therapeutic concepts aimed at counteracting symptoms of brain disorders associated with astrocyte pathology.
The applied research programme is designed to deliver a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of astrocyte dysfunction and its impact on neuronal networks, building on the complementary expertise of a team with a strong publication record in reputable journals and proven experience in identifying nervous system pathomechanisms and developing prototype drug candidates.
Project outcomes will be protected as intellectual property and will provide a foundation for translation through clinical studies and appropriate commercialisation pathways.
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P4Health’s key features
- Interdisciplinary centre advancing P4 approaches in health and medicine
- Applied, mechanism-driven research focused on astrocyte dysfunction and its effects on neuronal networks
- Strong scientific track record demonstrated through high-quality publications and prior discoveries in nervous system pathomechanisms
- Translation-oriented strategy, from concept validation to clinical studies and commercialisation
- Systematic protection and management of intellectual property to support downstream implementation
Main research goals
P4Health CoE is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct functional ultrasound (fUS) studies in rodent models within the framework of precision psychiatry. This position offers a high degree of scientific freedom and is ideally suited for candidates who wish to shape their own research focus, build independence, and contribute to a growing center with a strong translational mission.
Position description
Eight PhD positions are available in the Center P4Health which focuses on resolving neuro-glia interactions related to neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Our interdisciplinary research aims to identify cell-autonomous pathways for better understanding of trait-specific neuropathology and to propose novel therapeutical targets.
We will combine brain region- and cell-specific genetic manipulation followed by behavioral and functional readouts to identify circuit-specific engagement of glial cells in brain function.
We are looking for enthusiastic researchers to broaden our think-tank with their expertise in monitoring functional processes upon targeted manipulation in relevant modalities. The ideal candidate has a strong motivation to perform translational research in neuroscience, presents solid background knowledge in molecular mechanisms of brain disorders, and is capable of independent and creative thinking. This refers to a person preparing a doctoral thesis as part of a doctoral.
Candidates will be requested to apply for doctoral schools at selected universities and launch collaborative project.
Position of PhD student refers to a person preparing a doctoral thesis as part of a doctoral programme at a doctoral school or as an external candidate, and who is participating in a project under the supervision of a Research Team Leader.
We encourage applications from candidates of all nationalities, genders and backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Implementation of projects to resolve the contribution of individual genes to molecular and physiological phenotypes related to neuropsychiatric disorders
- Active contribution to collaborative project across teams within our Center, as well as joined initiatives with external academic and industrial partners
- Data analysis, interpretation, visualization and integration
- Keeping an industry-standard work documentation
- Preparation of scientific articles and conference presentations
- Communication with the interdisciplinary team of researchers
Requirements
We welcome applications from researchers who:
- Title of MSc in biological, medical, veterinary or related sciences (or confirmation that you are in the final year of a MSc programme)
- Experience in applying in vitro, in vivo or in silico models for resolving challenging biological problems, including statistical methods, preparing reports and presentations of results
- Strong interest in cellular and molecular basis of brain disorders
- Excellent organizational skills
- Very good command of English
Benefits
- Full-time employment contract (1,0 FTE)
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced scientific team, with structured support for scientific and career development.
- Possibility to contribute to high-quality scientific publications and to engage in the commercialization of research outcomes.
- Co-financing of private medical care.
- Co-financing of a sports and wellness card.
- Option to enrol in group life insurance.
- Co-financing through the Social Benefits Fund (including holiday and Christmas benefits).
- Work in a modern, green science campus environment.
- Free on-site parking.
Required documents
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Contact information, including e-mail address and phone number
- The candidates may include additional information or copies of documents/certificates in support of the application
Selection process
- Selection of CVs and application documents (screening)
- Contacting selected candidates and conducting interviews
- Interview, evaluation and selection of the best candidate
- Decision and submission of a job offer
Please submit the following documents here.
More information
For more details about the position please contact with Dagmara Kaczorowska.
About us
Łukasiewicz – PORT is a modern research and development center based in Wrocław and part of the Łukasiewicz Research Network. As one of the largest research institutions in Poland, we focus on technological innovation and interdisciplinary scientific research that drives the development of new technologies – particularly in the fields of health, biotechnology, and materials engineering.
Additional information
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