Postdoc Position at the Structural Biology: The Structural Biology Laboratory at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of the University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk (IFB UG & MUG) is inviting applications for a Postdoc position to contribute to the FIRST TEAM FENG project.
Postdoc Position at the Structural Biology Laboratory
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology
Location
Gdansk, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification
- A PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, structural biology, or a related field (awarded or to be awarded before the starting date), obtained no earlier than seven years before the start date.
- Hands-on experience in protein biochemistry and enzymology, and at least one of the following: protein engineering, structural biology (X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM), assay development, or nucleic acid biochemistry.
- Documented research achievements, peer-reviewed publications, and/or conference presentations.
- Strong motivation to pursue challenging scientific questions, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Very good command of English, both spoken and written.
Job Description
- Design, plan, and carry out experimental work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
- Maintain accurate and complete research notes in accordance with good scientific practice.
- Apply protein biochemistry, enzymology, structural biology, and protein engineering to optimize phage DNA polymerase for isothermal DNA amplification.
- Analyze and interpret results, prepare reports and manuscripts, and present findings at group meetings and national and international conferences.
- Collaborate closely with project partners, including QIAGEN and Washington University in St. Louis.
- Provide supervision and help to junior lab members.
- Contribute to the efficient functioning of the laboratory, including administrative and organizational tasks.
How to Apply
Submit your application electronically to michal.szymanski@ug.edu.pl with “FENG_Postdoc” in the email subject line. Your application should include:
- CV documenting experience and scientific achievements (publications, awards, distinctions, participation in conferences, and internships).
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to join the project.
- Contact details of at least two referees, including one supervisor.
- A copy of your PhD degree diploma.
Include the following statement in your application:
“I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation).”
Last Date to Apply
15 November 2025
Those selected will be invited for an interview conducted in English between 20–25 November 2025. The successful candidate will be chosen by a committee chaired by Prof. Michał R. Szymański.
