Associate Professor/Institute Professor (f/m/x) R3
and Head of the Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory
City: Warsaw
Scientific discipline: medical sciences
Announcement date: July 10th, 2026
Application deadline: July 24th, 2026
Expected date of competition results announcement: the first half of August 2026
Date of taking the position: August 2026
Link to website: Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory
The Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences announces the competition for the position of the Associate Professor (f/m/x) and Head of the Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory to operationalize statutory tasks, conduct research projects and implement one’s vision of scientific development of the Laboratory.
Current research program of the Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory:
The Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern interactions between cancer cells and their microenvironment, with a particular focus on glioblastoma and other solid tumors. The laboratory’s research interests include tumor heterogeneity, intercellular communication, the role of extracellular vesicles, and stress- and hypoxia-related mechanisms that shape tumor progression and treatment response.
The laboratory develops modern therapeutic and translational strategies, including approaches based on immunotherapy, oncolytic viruses, and advanced 3D, organoid, and in vivo models. Research is carried out using state-of-the-art molecular biology methods and integrated multi-omics analyses, including single-cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, and immunopeptidomics. The overall goal of the laboratory is to advance the understanding of tumor biology and to identify biologically grounded therapeutic strategies with translational potential.
Description of activities:
- managing the team and supervising the tasks performed by team members,
- forming the composition of the research team,
- proposing and implementing your own research topics within the scope of the team's interests, using modern methodology,
- introducing new research techniques to raise the standard of scientific research,
- publishing the results of scientific research,
- obtaining external funding for research projects,
- active participation in the scientific activities of the MMRI PAS and scientific community.
The necessary qualification requirements for the Head of the Department position:
- minimum of a PhD degree in biological, medical or related sciences
- confirmed effectiveness in obtaining external funding for scientific research, proven track record in securing research funding
- previous independent management of a research project financed from non-institutional funds or management of a research team
- ability to propose one's own research topics using modern methodology
- substantive experience in the field of cancer biology and the tumor microenvironment, with demonstrated experience in designing and conducting in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies, analysis of human and animal specimens, and the application of advanced molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, statistic and multi-omics approaches
- the multidisciplinary nature of the research conducted and research interests
- the ability to flexibly modify the research profile in response to social demand
- scientific achievements documented by international scientific publications – including as first author and/or corresponding author
- experience in planning department’s publication strategy
- documented active participation in domestic and international conferences and symposia
- experience in popularising science
- proficiency in English
Additional requirements (desirable):
- experience in omics data analysis and in developing interactive tools for data visualization
- ability to work in a team
- experience in working in an environment focused on the practical implementation of scientific research results
- experience in providing substantive support to students and junior academic staff
- scientific cooperation with other centres conducting scientific research
Requirements for the position of Associate Professor:
- habilitated doctor’s degree or title of professor, in the case of a person permanently residing abroad - at least a doctoral degree, in biological, medical or related sciences
- at least 1 original article published after habilitation in scientific journals indexed in JCR, including at least one of which the candidate is the first author, the first equal author or a corresponding author
- documented experience in obtaining funds
- previous management of a research team or research project funded by external sources
We offer:
- employment at one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland
- employment contract (full-time) and the position of the Head of the Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory (for non-MMRI employees)
- the position of the Head of the Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory and potential promotion (applicable for MMRI employees currently employed full-time)
- independence in the formation of the scientific and research profile of the team
- access to specialist equipment in the Institute
- opportunity for scientific development and independence in project management for which funding was obtained independently by the candidate
- participation in the implementation of other projects
- opportunity to attend conferences and to participate in internships abroad
- additional support from the social fund (i.e. support in difficult life situations, childcare subsidies and low interest loans)
- possibility to join Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
- additional benefits such as opportunity to join a group life insurance program, medical service package, and a Multisport card on preferential terms
- work in a good team, in a nice atmosphere
- friendly work environment
Required documents:
- application to the Director to be entrusted with the function under the competition
- documents to prove professional qualifications required for the position in question, including copy of the diploma - document confirming being a scientific degree or title holder
- a cover letter containing information concerning scientific interest, scientific independence, including participation in publications and grants, team management and development program, description of the planned staff management strategy as well as financing operations, functioning and development of the unit the applicant is applying for
- the applicant’s CV including information about education, an occupational and scientific career as well as research, teaching, and organizational achievements
- a list of scientific achievements (list of publications) with a clear indication of works published after submitting the habilitation application, together with bibliometric analysis
- a statement that Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences shall be the applicant’s primary place of employment and the managerial function shall be performed full-time
- documents confirming the fulfillment of other requirements specified in the announcement of the competition for the position in this competition announcement
How to apply:
The application should be addressed to the Director of Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences. The required documents in electronic form (pdf format only) should be sent to the following e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and must be received by the Institute by July 24th, 2026.
Please include the following job offer identification number in your application: SDI.111.11.2026.
The date of receipt of documents by MMRI PAS is decisive - the applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Anticipated result announcement date: the first half of August 2026
Envisaged job starting date: August 2026
The competition is carried out following the Rules and Regulations of the competition for the position of the head of the scientific unit at MMRI PAS and the Employment Rules and Regulations for the position of the Researcher in MMRI PAS. Regulation_on_employment_in_scientific_positions_czerwiec_2026_EN.pdf
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