Polish Returns 2022 with MMRI PAS

                                     Polskie Powroty 2022 with MMRI PAS

Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences (MMRI PAS) is the largest institute of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the only scientific entity combining research conducted in the fields of clinical medicine and biological sciences. MMRI PAS has the scientific category „A” and boasts the status of a Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) as well as the HR Excellence in Research certificate. The strategic goal of MMRI PAS is to translate scientific research results into clinical practice, which is achieved through participation in numerous national and international collaborations, including R&D and scientific-industrial partnerships, research clusters and platforms.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
An outstanding scientist with Polish citizenship, interested in returning to Poland and assuming a leadership position in a research team established at MMRI PAS, in order to jointly submit an application in the NAWA Polskie Powroty 2022 competition.

The ideal candidate, if awarded funding, will establish and lead a team focused on conducting research and development with a strong application component in one or more of the following areas:
 medical sciences (new therapies, medicinal products and medical devices, diagnostic methods, telemedicine & AI, nanomedicine),
 biotechnology,
 biomaterials,
 nanotechnology,
 bioinformatics,
 biomedical engineering.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD DEMONSTRATE:
 documented record of carrying out R&D projects, leading a research team or project teams, gained through scientific work abroad,
 strong orientation towards applied science, including cooperation with business sector and practical applications of research work results,
 documented portfolio of research results/products with commercialization potential, protected by patents (or ready to be introduced in the implementation phase) or unique "know-how" with commercialization potential,
 ready to implement plan to include in the Polskie Powroty 2022 project an application component concerning applied research and development works in the maximum amount of PLN 400k, as stipulated by the competition regulations,
 strong motivation to translate research results in the business sector, clinical or laboratory practice,
 potential to obtain external funding for retrofitting laboratory space with research equipment,
 potential to obtain funding for conducting research and maintaining a research team after the completion of the Polskie Powroty 2022 project,
 readiness to carry out interdisciplinary projects with the participation of research teams of MMRI PAS and external entities, including business enterprises.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS:
 proven track record of successful commercialization,
 established database of business contacts and ongoing cooperation with the business sector,
 knowledge of Polish economic realities and law regulations related to conducting business activity,
 ability to run commercial projects with particular emphasis on managerial skills,
 ability to develop a business plan, appraise inventions and know-how,
 knowledge of the principles of intellectual property protection,
 knowledge of issues related to technology transfer,
 ability to establish spin out and spin off companies and/or a proven track record of personally operating such companies.

BENEFITS OF THE POLSKIE POWROTY 2022 GRANT:
 opportunity to return to Poland as a research team leader,
 competitive salary: PLN 220k - PLN 330k per year (depending on the applicant’s experience) paid over a period of 24-48 months (depending on the duration of the project),
 project group members’ salaries: PLN 120k - 250k per year (depending on the applicant’s experience),
 an allowance in the amount of PLN 20k to cover relocation expenses,
 full-time employment at the MMRI PAS as a research team leader for the entire project duration,
 MMRI PAS provides necessary office and laboratory space, access to essential research infrastructure.

THE SUCCESSFUL GRANT AWARDEE WILL ADDITIONALLY BE OFFERED:
 administrative support during realization of the Polskie Powroty 2022 project,
 support in applying for external funding of scientific research and development activities,
 specialist support of the Technology Transfer Department in identifying potential end users of the solutions with application and commercialization potential, business negotiations, patent protection, product/know how appraisals, drawing up contracts, etc.,
 marketing support in promoting research results with application potential in Poland and abroad.

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:
According to the competition requirements, a returning scientist can be a person who:
 holds Polish citizenship,
 holds at least a PhD degree,
 has worked as a scientist in a foreign university, research institute or research department of a business enterprise for at least 1 year and has not lived and worked in Poland during that time,
 can demonstrate scientific achievements recognizable in the international scientific community and distinguishable in the context of the discipline and career stage.

HOW TO PLAN A PROJECT?
 the project should start between 01.04-30.10.23 and last 24-48 months (depending on the applicant’s experience),
 the maximum project’s budget is PLN 1,143,200 or PLN 2,397,600 (depending on the applicant’s experience),
 the project may additionally include a research component concerning basic research (additional PLN 200k) or an application component concerning applied research and development works (additional PLN 400k),
 application deadline: 25.07.2022.

More information about the NAWA Polskie Powroty 2022 competition can be found here:POLSKIE POWROTY 2022

APPLICATION CONTACT AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
If you believe that your research profile meets our expectations and are interested in submitting a joint application in the Polskie Powroty 2022 competition, please contact us at one of the following e-mail addresses: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by submitting:
 a plan of your research activities at MMRI PAS (max. 1 A4 page) addressing the regulatory application component of the Polskie Powroty 2022 grant, additional external fundraising activities, ideas for application/commercialization of research results,
 CV outlining your previous experience and accomplishments in the above areas.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS:
We look forward to receiving your application by June 15, 2022.
From among the submitted applications, we will select and contact one candidate, whose experience and submitted research plan best match the Institute's research priorities and show the greatest application potential.

Information clause on personal data processing
In accordance with Article 13 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (OJ EU L119/1 of 4 May 2016, hereinafter referred to as RODO), we inform you that:
- The administrator of your personal data is the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, with its seat at A. Pawińskiego St. 5, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland (hereinafter referred to as MMRI PAS).
- MMRI PAS has appointed a Data Protection Officer supervising the correctness of data processing, who can be contacted at the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by sending a letter to the postal address of MMRI PAS.
- The personal data will be processed in order for MMRI PAS to select and recruit a candidate to jointly submit the application in the Polskie Powroty 2022 competition (Article 6.1.b of the RODO).
- In order to conduct the recruitment procedure, we require the following data: first name(s), last name(s), date of birth, contact information, education, professional qualifications, previous employment history. The submission of the above data is necessary for participation in the recruitment, on the basis of Article 22' of the Labor Code. Other data (e.g. your image) will be processed on the basis of your voluntary consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the RODO), which you express by sending us your recruitment application and their provision does not affect your ability to participate in the recruitment process. If you do not want us to process additional data, please do not include them in your application documents.
- By submitting your application you agree that in case being selected as a candidate for submitting a joint application in the Polskie Powroty 2022 competition, your name, surname, professional experience and previous employment information will be published on the MMRI PAS website.
- Personal data will be processed up to a maximum of one month after the end of the recruitment process and will subsequently be deleted. Within the limits and principles set out in the RODO, you have the right to demand access to your personal data, their rectification, erasure or restriction of processing, as well as the right to data portability and the right to declare the withdrawal of consent for the processing of personal data at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing, which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal, as well as the processing of data that the administrator processes under other regulations. Personal data will not be transferred outside the European Economic Area. Personal data will not be processed automatically (including through profiling). You have the right to lodge a complaint to the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection.
- Regarding any issues concerning your personal data you can contact MMRI PAS at the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by sending a letter to the postal address of MMRI PAS