Associate Professor/Institute Professor (f/m/x) R3
in the Department of Immunology
City: Warsaw
Position: Associate Professor/Institute Professor (f/m/x)
Scientific discipline: medical sciences
Announcement date: November 10, 2026
Application deadline: November 24, 2026
Expected date of competition results announcement: mid-December 2026
Date of taking the position: January 2027
Link to page: Department of Immunology
Keywords: institute professor, cancer immunotherapy, CAR-T, CAR-NK, tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), tumor microenvironment, immunosuppression
The current research program of the Department of Immunology:
Research conducted at the Department of Immunology of the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences (MMRI PAS), focuses on mechanisms regulating immune cell activation and cancer immunotherapy using monoclonal antibodies, effector cells, and cells engineered to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). Particular attention is paid to mechanisms of immunosuppression within the tumor microenvironment and factors limiting the efficacy of immunotherapy. We conduct both basic research in cancer immunology and translational research aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
The area of the research in which the candidate would participate:
● Studying cancer biology, with a particular focus on the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, the role of immune cells, including tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), and mechanisms of intercellular communication contributing to resistance to immunotherapy, particularly CAR-T- and CAR-NK-cell therapies.
● Investigating metabolic processes, oxidative stress, and cell death mechanisms that regulate the activity, survival, and antitumor functions of immune effector cells, including CAR-T and CAR-NK cells.
● Identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets and developing innovative immunotherapeutic strategies directed against both tumor cells and immunosuppressive cell populations within the tumor microenvironment.
Description of job position activities:
● leading a research team and supervising the work performed by its members;
● shaping the composition of the research team;
● proposing and pursuing an independent research agenda aligned with the team’s scientific interests, using modern research methodologies;
● implementing new experimental techniques to enhance the quality of scientific research;
● publishing research findings;
● securing external research funding and leading research projects;
● actively participating in the scientific life of the Institute and the wider research community.
Requirements:
● holding the scientific degree of doktor habilitowany or the title of professor; in the case of a person permanently residing abroad – at least a PhD degree, in medical, biological or related sciences;
● at least one original research article published after submission of the application for habilitation in
a journal indexed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR), with the candidate serving as first author, joint first author, or corresponding author;
● a proven track record of securing research funding from sources outside the Institute;
● prior independent leadership of a research team or a research project funded by external sources;
● scientific expertise in cancer immunology and modern anticancer immunotherapeutic strategies;
● experience in experimental research, including cell culture and cellular and molecular biology techniques, such as flow cytometry, real-time cell analysis (RTCA), PCR, qPCR, and Western blotting;
● practical experience in genetic modification of immune and/or tumor cells and in functional assays, including evaluation of immune-cell cytotoxic activity;
● authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in cancer research and/or immunotherapy;
● active participation in national and international scientific conferences;
● ability to formulate scientific hypotheses and independently design and conduct research;
● excellent organizational and teamwork skills, creativity, and openness to new challenges;
● designation of MMRI PAS as the primary place of employment;
● very good command of English and good of Polish, spoken and written.
Additional requirements (desirable):
● experience in the scientific supervision or mentoring of doctoral candidates, students, and early-career researchers;
● documented scientific collaboration with national and international research institutions.
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:
● cover letter with information about scientific interests;
● CV including information on education, scientific achievements, and previous employment;
● list of publications, specifying those published after submitting the habilitation application;
● copy of a diploma certifying the possession of a PhD degree, doktor habilitowany degree, or the title of professor;
● documents confirming fulfilment of the other requirements specified in this competition announcement.
How to apply:
The application should be addressed to the Director of MMRI PAS. 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 November 24, 2026.
Please include the following job offer identification number in your application: SDI.111.15.2026.
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: mid-December 2026
Envisaged job starting date: January 2027
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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