Multiomics and functional analyses in type 2 diabetes: targeting altered pathways and metabolic rearrangements

Offer Description

Vice-Rector for Finance and Research Projects

School of Natural Sciences

at the Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań

announces a competition for the position of: 

assistant professor (post-doctoral researcher)

at the Faculty of Biology in the project OPUS “Multiomics and functional analyses in type 2 diabetes: targeting altered pathways and metabolic rearrangements.” (number UMO-2024/53/B/NZ4/03103).

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 Center, 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 conducted using state-of-the-art techniques, including the differentiation of human stem cells into pancreatic beta cells and the production of organoids, advanced genome editing during differentiation, single-cell RNA sequencing, proteomics and lipidomics, functional assays, and microscopic imaging. Mastering all of these techniques is not necessary, as the project will be carried out in collaboration; however, 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 research group is a young, dynamic, and 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

Type of an employment contract and expected duration of employment

Employment contract for a fixed term (until 02.2029). 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. 

Monthly salary – approx. 8987,00 PLN gross

Requirements

Research FieldBiological sciences » BiologyEducation LevelPhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Requirments 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,  Article 113 as amended) and who meet the following requirements: Doctoral degree in biological or chemical sciences.

Required languages

Language: English

Level: B2

Required research, teaching or mixed experience

• PhD degree in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or biochemistry,

• Hands-on experience in multiomic analyses,

• Experience in stem cell differentiation, pancreatic physiology, genomic editing using CRISPR/Cas9, or single-cell RNA-sequencing techniques is an asset,

• 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 conditions of the NCN OPUS competition.

Specific Requirements

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 30.04.2026 (recruitment will be carried out until a suitable 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 documents

• Application form/letter of the candidate addressed to the Vice-Rector announcing the competition;
• 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 2023, item 742 Polish:  Dziennik Ustaw 2024 poz. 1571 t.j.);
• Information on the Applicant’s research, teaching and organizational achievements,
• 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.”

LanguagesENGLISHLevelGood

Research FieldBiological sciences » Biology

Additional Information

Benefits

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
• supporting employees with disabilities
• flexible working hours
• funding for language learning
• co-financing of training and courses
• additional days off for education
• life insurance
• pension plan
• savings and investment fund
• preferential loans
• additional social benefits
• leisure-time funding
• subsidizing children’s vacations
• “13th” salary
• healthcare package

Eligibility criteria

• Publication record
• Documented knowledge in molecular biology, cell biology, and bioinformatics,
• Experience in multiomic analyses, stem cell differentiation,
• Knowledge of pancreatic physiology, genomic editing using CRISPR/Cas9, or single-cell RNA-sequencing techniques is a surplus.

Selection process

1. Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.
2. Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.
3. Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.
4. Selection of candidates for the interview stage.
5. Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.
6. 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.
7. Other………………..
8. 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. 

Additional comments

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 to take part in the national and international congresses.

RODO Information Clause

Pursuant to Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (Official Journal of the EU L 119 of 04.05.2016) we inform that:

1. The controller of your personal data is Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań with the official seat: ul. Henryka Wieniawskiego 1, 61 – 712 Poznań.
2. The personal data controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer overseeing the correctness of the processing of personal data, who can be contacted via e-mail: iod@amu.edu.pl.
3. The purpose of processing your personal data is to carry out the recruitment process for the indicated job position.
4. The legal basis for the processing of your personal data is Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016 and the Labour Code of 26 June 1974. (Journal of Laws of 1998 N21, item 94 as amended).
5. Your personal data will be stored for a period of 6 months from the end of the recruitment process.
6. Your personal data will not be made available to other entities, with the exception of entities authorized by law. Access to your data will be given to persons authorized by the Controller to process them in the performance of their duties.
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Recruitment: Positions and Competitions for Academic Teachers: Information on the internal reporting procedure referred to in the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers (Journal of Laws, item 928), announced by Regulation No. 5/2023/2024 of the Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań of 17 September 2024 concerning the introduction of the Internal Reporting Regulations regarding the breach of law and follow-up actions at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. Below are links to the regulation together with its annexes:

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