Postdoctoral Fellows in P4Health – Center of Excellence in Precise Phenotyping and BioDataBanking for Personalised Brain Health (2 vacancies) k/m

· PhD degree in biological, medical, veterinary, or related sciences
· Experience in applying appropriate in vitro, in vivo or in silico models to address biological and medical research questions
· Strong track record in studying cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying brain disorders
· Excellent organizational skills
· Strong command of English

Required documents:

1. CV including a complete list of academic and research achievements
2. Cover letter outlining motivation to join P4Health
3. A research proposal (max. 2 pages) addressing the disease biology of neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disorders.
4. Contact information, including e-mail address and phone number
5. The candidates may include additional information or copies of documents/certificates in support of the application as optional

P4Health: Center of Excellence in Precise Phenotyping and BioDataBanking for Personalised Brain Health. Project is carried out within the MAB/IRA programme of the Foundation for Polish Science.

The P4Health Centre of Excellence is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory (P4) approaches in health and medicine. Within the IRAP framework, the project’s scientific goal is to discover and validate novel therapeutic concepts aimed at counteracting symptoms of brain disorders associated with astrocyte pathology. The applied research programme is designed to deliver a detailed understanding of the mechanisms of astrocyte dysfunction and its impact on neuronal networks, building on the complementary expertise of a team with a strong publication record in reputable journals and proven experience in identifying nervous system pathomechanisms and developing prototype drug candidates. Project outcomes will be protected as intellectual property and will provide a foundation for translation through clinical studies and appropriate commercialization pathways.

P4Health’s key features:
• Interdisciplinary Centre advancing P4 approaches in health and medicine
• Applied, mechanism-driven research focused on astrocyte dysfunction and its effects on neuronal networks
• Strong scientific track record demonstrated through high-quality publications and prior discoveries in nervous system pathomechanisms
• Translation-oriented strategy, from concept validation to clinical studies and commercialisation
• Systematic protection and management of intellectual property to support downstream implementation

Position description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a dynamic, translational neuroscience environment focused on developing novel therapies for brain disorders at the P4Health CoE. The position is intended for candidates completing their PhD thesis or having up to 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong motivation to conduct translational research in neuroscience, have solid expertise in molecular mechanisms underlying brain disorders, and have the ability to think independently.
Candidates are invited to submit proposals outlining innovative approaches to investigate neuron-glia interactions and counteract deficits associated with brain disorders. Proposed methodology may include in silico modelling (e.g. omics-based identification of novel drug targets and/or biomarkers) or experimental approaches (e.g. functional assessment of targeted genetic or pharmacological manipulations of brain circuits in vivo or ex vivo).

The selection process includes two stages:
1) First selection round: An Expert Panel will evaluate candidates’ scientific merit of the proposed translational research idea , the quality of previous research based on the submitted CV, and the motivation to join P4Health;
2) Second selection round: Selected candidates will be invited to a leadership training in Wrocław. The invitation includes full coverage of travel expenses and full accommodation for the duration of the training (4 days, tentatively scheduled for mid-July 2026). During the training, candidates will work in teams on project proposals with guidance from experienced mentors. Successful candidates will be offered a position at P4Health Center.

The recruitment process will be based on an “outcubation” model and will involve an International Scientific Committee.

The position is intended for a person holding a doctoral degree for no longer than 5 years. The 5-year period is counted from the year of obtaining the doctoral degree. This period begins with the annual data of obtaining the degree, and ends with the year preceding the completion date, which may occur through a competition. The 5-year period may be extended to include any interrupted periods of research work occurring after obtaining the degree, provided that the interruption lasts no less than 6 months.

The position starts from 01.09.2026

We encourage applications from candidates of all nationalities, genders and backgrounds.