Broker

About this position

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

Broker

Number of available positions: 1

Place of work: Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences; Center of Excellence for Neural Plasticity and Brain Disorders: BRAINCITY

Field of science: Biology/chemistry/biotechnology/medicine/pharmacy/health sciences

Remuneration/month: Between 12 000 and 16 000 PLN (employer’s full cost) depending on the experience

Max. period of employment: till 31.12.2029

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

Project is carried out within the MAB/IRA programme of the Foundation for Polish Science

Requirements:

Analytical thinking skills and focus on organizational needs,

Great communication skills,

Ability to draft written content for grant applications, ethical committees submissions etc.,

Negotiation skills,

Proficiency in Polish and English,

Experience in preparing contracts,

Understanding of the translational process from research to market,

Independence, responsibility, good work organization and ability to prioritize tasks.

Nice to have:

Experience in:

collaboration with clinical partners in scientific projects, including contracts & documentation,

clinical trials,

OR medical experiments legal requirements,

Proven ability to broker between stakeholders with different goals, such as researchers, clinicians, legal and administrative staff, and industry partners,

Experience in deeptech startups OR running acceleration/mentoring programmes for projects/startups,

PhD degree or PhD candidates in: biotechnology, chemistry, medicine or related.

Project description:

BRAINCITY is a cutting-edge research center formed through a strategic partnership between the Nencki Institute and EMBL, funded by the Foundation for Polish Science. It focuses on neural plasticity and brain disorders, offering a multidisciplinary and translational research approach.

BRAINCITY’s key features:

Combines molecular biology (EMBL) and neurobiology (Nencki) expertise,

Aims to tackle major neurological and psychiatric disorders through the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic tools,

Emphasizes the role of brain-environment interaction in neuroplasticity.

Main research goals:

Targeted therapies for post-traumatic brain complications,

Behavioral testing platform for potential drugs with CNS activity,

Treatment methods for motivation disorders,

EEG-based tools for neuropsychiatric therapy support

BRAINCITY serves as a unique hub for developing impactful, science-driven solutions to some of the most pressing brain health challenges.

Project leaders: Prof. Leszek Kaczmarek, Prof. Ewelina Knapska

Scope of tasks:

Development of scientific projects towards clinical trials,

Supporting scientists in cooperation with the business and clinical environment,

Training researchers in translation and early development stemming from scientific discoveries,

Preparing documentation related to scientific projects and clinical trials,

Preparing, analysing, and negotiating offers and agreements.

Employment conditions:

Full-time/part-time employment contract in the top-ranked research institute in Poland,

Position starts - 01.12.2026 (or earlier),

Engagement in ongoing translational breaking-through science projects,

Extensive interdisciplinary collaborations within the Institute, as well as externally – collaboration with scientific entities globally,

Multicultural environment,

Opportunities for career development in technology brokerage, scientific project management and/or life sciences spin-offs,

Employee integration initiatives: group runs, picnics, bike trips, films& book clubs,

Workplace canteen,

Flexible working hours,

Free parking on the Institute's premises,

Green environment: Institute inner garden + park neighbourhood,

No dress-code.

Application procedure and deadline

:

Applications should be sent to

hr@nencki.edu.pl

with the note

“Clinical Broker”

.

Closing date for applications:

15.11.2026

Required documents

:

CV,

Copy of PhD diploma (or thesis title and expected date of defense).

For more information please contact:

d.gierej@nencki.edu.pl