Assistant (f/m/x) R1 in the Department of Neurooncology

City: Warsaw
Position: Assistant (f/m/x)
Scientific discipline: medical sciences
Announcement date: 29th September 2026
Application deadline: 13th October 2026
Expected date of competition results announcement: end of October 2026
Date of taking the position: November 2026
Link to website: Department of Neurooncology
Keywords: glioblastoma, neurooncology, cancer immunotherapy, pathobiology of the human central nervous system, mouse cancer models, 3D/organoid cell/tissue culture, extracellular vesicles, oncolytic viruses, flow cytometry, single-cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, immunopeptidomics, multi-omics data integration.

The current research program of the Department of Neurooncology:

The department investigates the molecular mechanisms of primary and metastatic brain tumors, with
a focus on non-coding RNAs, the tumor microenvironment, and experimental therapies. Its current research includes extracellular vesicles, viral interactions with brain tumors, and immunotherapeutic approaches to preventing glioblastoma recurrence.
The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing and developing projects involving circular RNAs in breast cancer brain metastasis, CMV-associated mechanisms of tumor neovascularization, and oncolytic HSV-based immunotherapy for glioblastoma. The work may also involve multi-omics approaches to biomarker discovery and the development of 3D and organoid models of brain tumors.

The area of the research in which the candidate would participate:
• “Extracellular vesicles carrying microRNA in experimental immunotherapy for glioblastoma” – NCN OPUS
• “Factory of extracellular vesicles for personalized anti-cancer recurrence vaccine” – ABM TRANSMED I

Description of job position activities:
• design, organize, and conduct experiments using cell and tissue cultures, animal models, and patient-derived material;
• perform molecular, biochemical, histological, and microscopy analyses, and help introduce methods needed for the projects;
• analyze and present results, prepare research reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations;
• contribute to grant applications and the delivery of funded projects in accordance with their requirements;
• participate in the scientific activities of the department and Institute, including seminars, training, and collaboration with other researchers.

Requirements:
• a master’s degree or equivalent in medicine, biology, biotechnology, or a related field;
• at least five years of laboratory experience, including cell culture, as well as experience in small-animal surgery;
• experience with rodent in vivo models and the permits or certifications required to conduct the proposed animal work;
• hands-on experience with relevant techniques such as PCR or qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy;
• authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in cancer research or neuroscience;
• documented experience in preparing research funding applications;
• ability to formulate hypotheses and independently plan and conduct research;
• strong organizational and teamwork skills, creativity;
• ability to indicate the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences,
as the first place of employment;
• fluent in spoken and written English.

Additional requirements (desirable):
• experience with animal models of cancer and knowledge of rodent brain anatomy;
• experience with 3D or ex vivo organoid cultures;
• skills in statistical analysis or bioinformatics;
• a record of successful research funding and presentations at scientific conferences.

We offer:
• employment at one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland;
• employment contract (full-time position);
• 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:
• a cover letter describing scientific interests;
• a curriculum vitae covering education, research achievements, and employment history;
• a list of publications;
• a copy of the diploma confirming the required degree or professional qualification;
• documents confirming other qualifications specified in this announcement.

How to apply:
The application should be addressed to the Director of the 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 13th October 2026.

Please include the following job offer identification number in your application: SDI.111.12.2026.
The date of receipt of documents by IMDiK PAN is decisive; applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Anticipated result announcement date: end of October 2026
Envisaged job starting date: November 2026

The competition is carried out following 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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