Postdoctoral Researcher Position: The Gdula Lab at Adam Mickiewicz University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate 3D genome re-organization during induced senescence in pancreatic cancer.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Location:
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Research Area:
Cancer Research, Epigenetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Full-time |
| Project Title | “3D genome re-organization during induced senescence in pancreatic cancer – insights from analysis of single chromatin fibers.” |
| Funding Source | National Science Centre (NCN), Poland & DFG (German Research Foundation) |
| Salary | ~112,000 PLN p.a (brutto 8,987 PLN/month + 13th salary) |
| Start Date | 1st May 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 20th March 2026 |
Eligibility/Qualifications:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field
- Proficiency in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry techniques
- Experience in genomic experiments (e.g., RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, WGBS)
- At least one peer-reviewed first-author publication in a relevant field
- Evidence of independent project management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with chromatin techniques, particularly chromatin conformation capture techniques
- Proficiency in bioinformatics
- Experience with Nanopore sequencing
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, your main responsibilities will include:
- Leading your own research project focusing on molecular biology and cell culture experiments, along with computational analysis of NGS/long-read Nanopore data.
- Analyzing epigenomic changes in pancreatic organoid cultures induced by interference with HMGB2 interactors modulating senescence in PDAC cells.
- Conducting genomic experiments and analyzing resulting data, profiling chromatin interactions and heterochromatin distribution.
You will also present results at group meetings, internal seminars, and conferences, as well as contribute to manuscript preparation.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send the following as a single PDF file:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Contacts of three referees
Applications should be sent to: michal.gdula@amu.edu.pl
Informal inquiries are welcome.
Last Date to Apply:
20th March 2026
This is an excellent opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research aimed at understanding chromatin organization changes during senescence of pancreatic cells, with substantial implications for cancer therapy.
