Postdoctoral Researcher

The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS is seeking a candidate for the position of:

Postdoctoral Researcher at Center of Excellence for Neural Plasticity and Brain Disorders: BRAINCITY

Number of available positions: 1

Place of work: Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences

Field of science: Neuroscience

Remuneration/month: 16 000 PLN of full remuneration cost, i.e. expected net salary at c.a.

9 000 PLN/month (ca. 2 000 EUR/month)

Max. period of employment: till 31 December 2029

 

Project title: Nencki-EMBL Center of Excellence for Neural Plasticity and Brain Disorders: BRAINCITY

Project is carried out within the MAB FENG/IRA FENG programme of the Foundation for Polish Science, Contract no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-0010/24

 

Project description:

We are looking for a motivated and creative researcher to develop an automated system for analyzing depressive-like and addictive behaviors in mice. This position offers the opportunity to combine neuroscience, behavioral analysis, and technology development in a collaborative and cutting-edge research environment.

You will work within the Knapska Lab, internationally recognized for its studies of social and emotional brain circuitry and high-throughput behavioral assessment using the Eco-HAB system (Puścian et al., eLife 2016; Mol. Psychiatry 2022; Winiarski et al., Sci. Advances 2025). The project focuses on motivated behaviors in mouse models of depression, and drug and alcohol addiction, with strong translational relevance to human mental health.

This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher eager to innovate, collaborate, and make a tangible impact in understanding the neurobiology of emotion and motivation.

 

Project leader: Ewelina Knapska

 

Scope of tasks:

• Planning and conducting experimental work,
• Data processing, analysis, and interpretation,
• Preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations,
• Supervision and mentoring of PhD students.

 

Application procedure and deadline:

Applications should be sent to postdoc@nencki.edu.pl with the note “Postdoc EK”

Closing date for applications: 17.12.2025

 

Required documents:

• CV,
• Letter-of-intent,
• 2 letters of recommendation,
• Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent),
• Contact information, including e-mail address and phone number,
• The candidates may include additional information or copies of documents/certificates in support of the application.

You can use the foreign equivalent of a Polish academic degree if it meets at least one of the following criteria:

• is covered by the provisions of an international agreement on the equivalence of education,
• was issued by an authorized institution operating in an EU, OECD or EFTA Member State,
• was issued in another country and recognized on the basis of the regulations on the recognition of academic degrees obtained abroad (learn more about the procedure for the recognition of academic degrees:

https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-professional-purposes/recognition-of-scientific-degrees-and-titles

 

For more details about the position please visit:

https://braincity.nencki.edu.pl/laboratory-of-emotions-neurobiology/

 

Additional information:

Please include the following clause in your CV:

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Information Clause:

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Contact Details of the Personal Data Protection Officer: iod@nencki.edu.pl

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