About the Position

Łukasiewicz – PORT Polski Ośrodek Rozwoju Technologii is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurodegeneration to join the P4Health Centre of Excellence. This interdisciplinary initiative focuses on advancing Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory (P4) approaches in health and medicine. The role involves conducting functional ultrasound (fUS) studies in rodent models within the framework of precision psychiatry.

The position is intended for a person who has held a doctoral degree for no longer than 5 years and who participates in the implementation of the Project under the supervision of the Research Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and maintaining human cellular models
Designing and conducting experiments, as well as analyzing and interpreting data
Reporting to the group leader
Drafting research articles and presenting at conferences
Maintaining high-quality laboratory records
Communicating and collaborating within the team
Contributing ideas to address project-related questions
Actively contributing to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment

Requirements

Essential:

A PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline, or PhD dissertation due within 3 months of the application date
Excellent skills in establishing and maintenance of cell culture
Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques
Previous experience in studying neurodegeneration and/or protein quality control
Ability to work independently and also capability of interacting within a group
Commitment, creativity, and motivation to take on challenges
Very good work organization skills
Excellent communication skills in English
Comfort working in an international research environment

Desirable:

Hands-on experience in reprogramming of human cells
Experience with pharmacological and/or genetic approaches
International training or work experience
Experience with bioinformatics tools will be a plus

We Offer

Full-time employment contract (1,0 FTE)
Integration into the newly founded P4Health Center of Excellence, with strong institutional support
Active mentorship
Participation in international conferences and workshops
Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced scientific team, with structured support for scientific and career development
Possibility to contribute to high-quality scientific publications and to engage in activities supporting the commercialisation of research outcomes
Co-financing of private medical care
Co-financing of a sports and wellness card
Option to enroll in group life insurance
Co-financing through the Social Benefits Fund (including holiday and Christmas benefits)
Work in a modern, green science campus environment
Free on-site parking

About the Company

Łukasiewicz – PORT Polski Ośrodek Rozwoju Technologii is a leading technology development center in Poland, dedicated to advancing innovative solutions in various sectors. The P4Health Centre of Excellence is part of this commitment, focusing on cutting-edge research in health and medicine.

Apply now to be part of a pioneering team dedicated to advancing precision psychiatry and contributing to groundbreaking research in neurodegeneration.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Neurodegeneration in P4Health – Center of Excellence in Precise Phenotyping and BioDataBanking for Personalized Brain Health

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