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Scholarship holder position [1/EG/2026]

Director of the Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences (IHG PAS),

and Principal Investigator of the research project, Marta Olszewska, PhD, professor IHG

gives notice of an open competition to be held for the position of

SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER

in Department of Reproductive Biology and Genomics of Gamete IHG PAS

Number of vacancies: 4

  1. General information:
  1. Department in which candidate will work: Department of Reproductive Biology and Genomics of Gamete
  2. Discipline: Medical Sciences
  3. Planned scholarship: scientific NSC scholarship about 1200-3000 PLN per month (for 7-mths postions) or 1200 PLN per month (for 6-mths position)
  4. Employment: 09.2026-31.03.2027 (7 months, 3 positions), 01.10.2026-31.03.2027
    (6 months, 1 position)
  5. Deadline for submission of documents: 07th Aug 2026
  6. Address to which documents should be submitted:

by e-mail to the PI of the project: marta.olszewska@igcz.poznan.pl

or by mail/personally to the Institute of Human Genetics PAS, Strzeszynska 32, 60-479 Poznan, Poland.

Please, include the number of the announcement: [scholarship 2026 Sonata Bis 10] in the title of your e-mail.

  1. Link to website: http://www.igcz.poznan.pl

The candidate will be involved in the tasks realized within the project Sonata Bis 2020/38/E/NZ2/00134 (National Science Centre, Poland):

Project title: ‘Cytogenetic and molecular analyses of positioning of human sperm chromosomes, including: sperm chromatin integrity, epigenetic marks, karyotyping and sperm fractioning’,
PI – Marta Olszewska, PhD

Main tasks:

active participation in the realization of project goals, including: evaluation of sperm chromosomes and chromatin in infertile males, cytogenetic and epigenetic stainings, working with the microscope, genomic analyses.

  1. Tasks to be done by the candidate:
  1. preparation of biological samples
  2. determination of sperm chromosomes positioning via FISH
  3. immunofluorescence experiments with antibodies
  4. evaluation of genomic WGS/WES data for chromosomal aberration carriers
  5. documentation and analysis of the results.
  • Requirements for candidates:
  1. BSc degree holder or a student of at least 3rd year of MSc track in molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, medicine or related field
  2. knowledge in the field of molecular and cell biology
  3. very good written and oral communication skills in English
  4. motivation and enthusiasm about working in the field of science
  5. good collaborative and team work skills
  1. scientific achievements and/or practice courses will be an advantage.

Required documents:

  1. CV, including research achievements activity
  2. Cover letter, including correspondence details (address, e-mail, phone number)
  3. A copy of the diploma (or a certificate from the University) confirming the BSc degree or confirmation about the student status of at least 3rd year
  4. Written autopresentatation about yourself (max. 3 500 signs, A4 page)
  5. Motivation letter
  6. Consent for the processing of candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the recruitment process: http://bip.igcz.poznan.pl/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Zgoda-rekrutacja-Consent_for_the_processing.pdf

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates:

  1. Achieved papers, conferences, students’ activity, awards
  2. Experience in laboratory work
  3. Knowledge in molecular and cellular biology, especially linked to male infertility
  4. High motivation to work
  5. Communication skills in English.

Announcement of results:

Selected candidates will be invited for interview (18-19th August 2026)

Up to 10 days after the interview.

Additional information is available from:

Marta Olszewska, PhD: marta.olszewska@igcz.poznan.pl

 

INCOMPLETE OR APPLICATIONS AFTER DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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