Postdoctoral (Assistant Professor Level): The Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS, Poznan, invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Department of Structural Biology of Eukaryotes. The position is ideal for a PhD graduate in chemistry or related fields, passionate about drug design, high-throughput screening, and macromolecular structural analysis. The selected candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team working on designing biologically active molecules with therapeutic potential using experimental and computational tools.
Institution: Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences (IBCH PAS)
📋 Position Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Assistant Professor level) |
| Institution | Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS, Poznan, Poland |
| Department | Structural Biology of Eukaryotes |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Dorota Jakubczyk (Head: Dr hab. Miłosz Ruszkowski) |
| No. of Positions | 1 |
| Research Area | Drug design, enzyme inhibitors, macromolecular structure |
| Scientific Discipline | Chemistry/Biology |
| Salary | Approx. 9,525 PLN/month (gross) |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Fixed-term (24 months) |
| Start Date | November 2025 |
| Application Deadline | July 14, 2025 |
| Website | IBCH PAS Portal |
| Apply Here | eRecruiter Portal |
🧫 Designation
Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral Research Assistant)
🔬 Research Area
- Drug design
- High-throughput screening
- Macromolecular structure
- Enzyme inhibition
- Structural biology
- Molecular and in cellulo testing
📍 Location
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS
Poznan, Poland
✅ Eligibility / Qualification
Required:
- PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline
- Strong track record of publications
- Experience with experimental molecular biology
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Desirable (but not mandatory):
- Experience with human cell lines
- Familiarity with computational chemistry
- Exposure to AI tools in drug discovery
🧾 Job Description / Responsibilities
- Study protein-DNA/RNA interactions
- Design and optimize experimental protocols
- Conduct molecular modeling and validate results experimentally
- Perform in cellulo experiments
- Prepare and contribute to scientific publications
- Collaborate with chemists, structural biologists, and biophysicists
📑 How to Apply
Submit your application through the eRecruiter Portal.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter addressed to the Director of IBCH PAS, including contacts of at least two referees
- PhD diploma copy
- Curriculum Vitae with:
- List of publications (with IF, citation count, H-index)
- Patents (if any)
- Project involvement/management experience
- Research internships
- Awards and distinctions
📅 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: July 14, 2025
- Interviews: Post-shortlisting (based on research output, experience, foreign internships)
- Result Announcement: No later than August 26, 2025
- Start Date: November 2025
📧 Contact for Queries
Dr hab. Miłosz Ruszkowski
Email: mruszkowski@ibch.poznan.pl
Join one of Poland’s premier research institutions and contribute to cutting-edge research in structural biology and chemical biology screening through the prestigious POL-OPENSCREEN project!
