Company headquarters
Łukasiewicz Research Network – PORT
Polish Center for Technology Development
147 Stabłowicka Street,
54-066 Wrocław
Application deadline: 10.06.2026
Position start on: 01.09.2026
Remuneration/stipend amount/month: 13,980 PLN (gross)
Max. period of employment: till 31.12.2029
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.
The P4Health CoE is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct functional ultrasound (fUS) research on rodent models within the field of precision psychiatry. This position offers a high degree of academic freedom and is ideal for candidates who wish to shape their own research direction, build independence and contribute to the development of a centre with a strong translational mission. The position is intended for a person who has held a PhD for no longer than five years and who will participate in the project under the supervision of the Research Team Leader. The five-year period is calculated from the year in which the PhD was awarded. The start of this period is marked by the year in which the degree was obtained, and the end by the year preceding the deadline for submitting applications in the competition. The 5-year period may be extended by any documented periods of interruption in research work occurring after the date of obtaining the doctoral degree, provided that such interruptions lasted for no less than 6 months.
Position description
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a dynamic, translational neuroscience environment focused on developing novel therapies for brain disorders at the P4Health CoE. The position is intended for candidates completing their PhD thesis or having up to 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong motivation to conduct translational research in neuroscience, have solid expertise in molecular mechanisms underlying brain disorders, and have the ability to think independently.
Candidates are invited to submit proposals outlining innovative approaches to investigate neuron-glia interactions and counteract deficits associated with brain disorders. Proposed methodology may include in silico modelling (e.g. omics-based identification of novel drug targets and/or biomarkers) or experimental approaches (e.g. functional assessment of targeted genetic or pharmacological manipulations of brain circuits in vivo or ex vivo).
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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.
The P4Health CoE is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct functional ultrasound (fUS) research on rodent models within the field of precision psychiatry. This position offers a high degree of academic freedom and is ideal for candidates who wish to shape their own research direction, build independence and contribute to the development of a centre with a strong translational mission. The position is intended for a person who has held a PhD for no longer than five years and who will participate in the project under the supervision of the Research Team Leader. The five-year period is calculated from the year in which the PhD was awarded. The start of this period is marked by the year in which the degree was obtained, and the end by the year preceding the deadline for submitting applications in the competition. The 5-year period may be extended by any documented periods of interruption in research work occurring after the date of obtaining the doctoral degree, provided that such interruptions lasted for no less than 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Active contribution to collaborative projects across teams within the Centre, as well as joined initiatives with external academic and industrial partners
- Maintaining industry-standard work documentation
- Preparation of scientific articles and conference presentations
Requirements
We welcome applications from researchers who:
- PhD degree in biological, medical, veterinary, or related sciences
- Experience in applying appropriate in vitro, in vivo or in silico models to address biological and medical research questions
- Strong track record in studying cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying brain disorders
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong command of English
The position is intended for a person who has held a doctoral degree for no longer than 5 years and who participates in the implementation of the Project under the supervision of the Research Team Leader. The 5-year period is counted from the year in which the doctoral degree was obtained. The beginning of this period is marked by the date of obtaining the degree, and the end by the year preceding the deadline for submitting applications in the competition. The 5-year period may be extended by all documented periods of interruption in scientific work occurring after the date of obtaining the degree, with interruptions lasting at least 6 months being taken into account
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all nationalities, genders, and backgrounds.
Benefits
- Full-time employment contract (1,0 FTE)
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to collaborate with a scientific team experienced in translational research
- Structured support for the commercialization of research outcomes
- Strong mentorship from a Program Leader with 30+ years in global pharma and extensive industry–academic collaborations (e.g., Stanford, Yale) and 10+ Group Leaders with excellent track records and international networks
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Career development support, including international training, workshops, and conferences
Additional benefits
- Co-financing of private medical care
- Co-financing of a sports and wellness card
- Option to enroll in group life insurance
- Benefits co-funded 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 including a complete list of academic and research achievements
- Cover letter outlining motivation to join P4Health
- A research proposal (max. 2 pages) addressing the disease biology of neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disorders
- 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 as optional
Selection process
- First selection round: An Expert Panel will evaluate candidates’ scientific merit of the proposed translational research idea , the quality of previous research based on the submitted CV, and the motivation to join P4Health;
- Second selection round: Selected candidates will be invited to a leadership training in Wrocław. The invitation includes full coverage of travel expenses and full accommodation for the duration of the training (4 days, tentatively scheduled for mid-July 2026). During the training, candidates will work in teams on project proposals with guidance from experienced mentors. Successful candidates will be offered a position at P4Health Center.
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.
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