We are looking for a motivated researcher for the position of a postdoctoral fellow at the Laboratory of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, in an OPUS project funded by the National Science Centre, NCN. The successful candidate will study changes in pancreatic organoids derived from patients with type 2 diabetes using multi-omics techniques.

The research will be carried out using state-of-the-art research techniques, such as differentiation of human stem cells into pancreatic beta cells and the production of organoids, advanced genome editing techniques during differentiation, RNA sequencing at the single-cell level, proteomics and lipidomics, functional assays, and microscopic imaging. Mastering of all of these techniques is not necessary, as the project will be carried out in collaboration, but there is an opportunity to learn more about them. The knowledge gained will be crucial for the development of cell and gene therapies for people with diabetes. 

The laboratory is located in Poznań, at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, which is one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland. This project will be carried out in close collaboration with the team of Prof. Małgorzata Borowiak at Adam Mickiewicz University and with two teams at the University of Helsinki with the possibility of short-term internships. Our team is a young, dynamic, efficiently functioning team focused on cooperation, development, and mutual respect.

Selected publications of the team (prof. Borowiak/prof. Łałowski):

• Nature, 2012
• Nature Chemical Biology, 2009
• Nature Biotechnology, 2008
• Nature Communications 2018, 2017a, 2017b
• ScienceTranslational Medicine, 2020
• Cell Reports, 2018
• Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2018
• Diabetes, 2020
• Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2020
• EMBO rep, 2022
• Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2021, 2023, 2025
• Nature Commun, 2023, 2025
• Experimental Molecular Medicine 2023, 2025

Number of work hours per week including a task-based work schedule (if applicable): 

Full time

Type of an employment contract and expected duration of employment

Employment contract for a fixed term (until 02.2028). Full-time employment contract, initially for 6 months with the possibility of extension depending on the results for the remaining 30 months. During the period of receiving this remuneration, the postdoctoral fellow will not receive any other remuneration from funds awarded as direct costs from research projects financed under NCN competitions and will not receive remuneration from another employer based on an employment contract, including an employer based outside Poland. 

Anticipated job starting date: 

01.10.2025

Workplace location:

Department of Gene Expression, Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6 st., 61-614 Poznań, Poland

Monthly salary:

gross/gross salary of approx. PLN 11.500 / month

Application deadline and process:

Please send applications or additional inquiries to prof. Maciej Łałowski at: maciej.lalowski@amu.edu.pl. Selected candidates will be invited to an online interview. Deadline for submitting offers 15.09.2025 (recruitment will be conducted until a candidate is found).

Candidates will be selected through an open competition, in accordance with the procedure compliant with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers. The competition will be open until a suitable candidate is found who meets all the requirements.

Required research, teaching or mixed experience:

1. • PhD in: molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or biochemistry,

   • documented knowledge in molecular biology or cell biology; experience in stem cell differentiation, pancreatic physiology, genomic editing using CRISPR/Cas9 or single-cell RNA-sequencing techniques is an asset, as well as experience in multiomic analyses,

   • publication record,

   • scientific curiosity,

   • high motivation and enthusiasm, independence and reliability,

   • ability to work in a team,

   • fluent knowledge of English, both written and spoken,

• the candidate must meet the criteria specified in the Opus competition conditions

Required documents

• Application form/letter of the candidate;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Diplomas or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held (in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571 ; Polish:  Dz. U. z 2024 poz. 1571 t.j.);
• Information on the Applicant’s research, teaching and organizational achievements,
• Two letters of recommendation - at least one should come from the direct supervisor,
• Other documents as determined by the competition committee.
• Consent to the processing of personal data as follows : In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.";

Requirements and qualifications:

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571 ; Polish:  Dz. U. z 2024 poz. 1571 t.j.) and who meet the following requirements:

1. Doctoral degree in biological or chemical sciences
2. Eligibility criteria:
3. Publication record
4. Documented knowledge in molecular biology or cell biology
5. Experience in stem cell differentiation, pancreatic physiology, genomic editing using CRISPR/Cas9 or single-cell RNA-sequencing techniques or in multi-omics analyses

2. The selection proces:
3. Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.
4. Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.  
5. Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.
6. Selection of candidates for the interview stage.
7. Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.
8. The committee has the right to request external reviews of candidates' work or to ask candidates to conduct teaching assignments with an opportunity for student evaluation.
9. Other....................
10. The chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates. This information will include justification with a reference to candidates' strengths and weaknesses. Submitted documents will be sent back to candidates.

Prospects for professional development:

We offer a friendly, dynamic and supportive environment of co-workers, the opportunity to participate in professional training, thematic seminars and participation in national and international congresses