Research and Technical Specialist in P4Health – Center of Excellence in Precise Phenotyping and Biodatabanking for Personalised Brain Health K/M (2x part-time vacancies)

Application deadline: 30.08.2026

Remuneration/stipend amount/month: 10000-14000 PLN gross

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.

Key responsibilities include

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining human cellular models
• Designing and conducting experiments, as well as analyzing and interpreting data
• Reporting to the group leader
• Drafting research articles and presenting at conferences
• Maintaining high-quality laboratory records
• Communicating and collaborating within the team
• Contributing ideas to address project-related questions
• Actively contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment

Requirements

We welcome applications from researchers who:

• A PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences or a related discipline or PhD dissertation due within 3 months of the application date
• Excellent skills in establishing and maintenance of cell culture
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques
• Previous experience in studying neurodegeneration and/or protein quality control
• Ability to work independently and also capability of interacting within a group
• Commitment, creativity and motivation to take on challenges
• Very good work organization skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Comfort working in an international research environment

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience in reprogramming of human cells
• Experience with pharmacological and/or genetic approaches
• International training or work experience
• Experience with bioinformatics tools will be a plus

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 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)
• Integration into the newly founded P4Health Center of Excellence, with strong institutional support
• Active mentorship
• Participation in international conferences and workshops
• 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 activities supporting the commercialisation 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 including list of publication Cover letter including motivation to join P4Health Copy of PhD diploma (or thesis title and expected date of defense)
• Contact details for two referees
• 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

• 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.

dagmara.kaczorowska@port.lukasiewicz.gov.pl

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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