• PhD degree in chemistry, biology or related fields;
• knowledge of molecular biology methods;
• knowledge of protein purification methods;
• knowledge of protein crystallography;
• knowledge of the English language;
• ability to conduct independent scientific work;
• the candidate must meet the requirements specified in the NCN regulations governing the principles of employment as a post-doc in the OPUS competition (23rd edition).

1. An application.
2. Completed and signed “Consent to the processing of personal data for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment process” in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on the protection of personal data (t.j. Dz. U. z 2016 r. poz. 922, z 2018 r. poz. 138, 723.) [FORM] and “Information obligations – recruitment of a perspective employee/collaborators” confirming acquainting with its content [FORM].
3. A copy of scientific degree certificate.
4. Full CV (including information on maternal leaves, voluntary work and periods of work in the industry).
5. At least one opinion on the Candidate given by an independent researcher.
6. List of scientific achievements (scientific papers, patent, patent applications, grants, etc.).
7. The Candidate’s report on his/her scientific interests and research aims (an A4 page).

Renumeration:

The gross salary 8200 PLN/month (roughly 1850 Euro/month) depending on the Candidate’s experience.

• Documented experience in conducting scientific research in the field of biochemistry, biological chemistry or related fields, confirmed by a list of publications in journals from the Journal Citation Reports list (0-10 points). Minimum number of points required: 6;
• Knowledge of protein purification techniques (0-5 points). Minimum number of points required: 3;
• Knowledge of protein crystallography methods (0-5 points). Minimum number of points required: 2.

Applications for the Competition should be sent electronically to jobs@ikifp.edu.pl, with the subject line "Biocatalysis KSN 7/2025".

The deadline for submitting documents is July 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm GTM+1. The competition will be concluded by August 7, 2025. Candidates will be notified about the result.

The employment will be proceeded with accordance to the rules of Labour Code for the period till January 31, 2027.

In the case of candidates with equivalent qualifications or a need for further clarification of information provided selected candidates will be asked to participate in an on-line interview.

The Institute has been adapted to the needs of the disabled. The Institute does not provide accommodation.

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission in recognition of ongoing commitment to adopt the principles of The European Charter for Researchers (ECR) and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (CCRR) fully supports and applies open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R policy) procedures. The Institute is dedicated to implementing and strengthening the OTM-R policy as one of the pillars of the ECR and CCER and one of the crucial components of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R).