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Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions

Offer of a Postdoctoral Fellowship Position at the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University Bratislava within the framework of the “Postdoctoral Fellowships at Comenius University Bratislava 2026–2027” programme

In accordance with the recommendations of the European Charter for Researchers, a “postdoctoral researcher” is defined as a graduate of the third cycle of higher education (PhD or equivalent degree) who obtained their degree at an institution other than Comenius University Bratislava no more than three years prior to the awarding of the postdoctoral fellowship and who is simultaneously under 35 years of age.

The postdoctoral fellowship is based on a fixed-term employment contract for a period of one year. In parallel with the employment contract, the postdoctoral researcher will also conclude a grant agreement. The fellowship is linked to the implementation of research grant projects, typically under the supervision of the host principal investigator.

 

General Information

The postdoctoral positions were established following successful projects within the “Call for Postdoctoral Positions at Comenius University 2026–2027”, announced by the Rector of Comenius University Bratislava in accordance with Internal Regulation No. 2/2025.

The minimum guaranteed gross annual salary is EUR 29,502. In addition, the position includes further benefits amounting to EUR 10,680, covering employer-paid social security and health insurance contributions. The positions are co-funded by the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University.

Basic Eligibility Requirements for the Postdoctoral Position

  • No geographical restrictions apply to these positions.
  • Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or an equivalent qualification), obtained no more than three years prior to the decision on the award of the postdoctoral fellowship (i.e. after 7 May 2023).
  • Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age.
  • Graduates of doctoral studies at Comenius University Bratislava are not eligible to apply.

Expected Starting Date

The expected starting date is 1 October 2026. A later starting date may be individually negotiated with the project supervisor.

Duration of Employment

The employment contract will initially be concluded for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension depending on the availability of funding and the recommendation of the project supervisor.

Required Application Documents

A complete application must include:

  • a motivation letter including justification of interest in the position
  • letters of recommendation (sent directly by the referees via e-mail to the project supervisor) – minimum one and maximum three letters
  • curriculum vitae including information on education and previous professional training, visa status (if relevant), experimental experience, and a list of publications
  • proof of PhD degree (or equivalent qualification), e.g. a scanned diploma

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by e-mail to the project supervisor no later than 14 June 2026.

More information is available on the Comenius University website:
Comenius University – Postdoctoral Visits

 

Available Position

Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University Bratislava

Project Title

Dynamics of the Endometrial Surface during Uterine Receptivity: An Immunomorphological Analysis

The main objective of the project is to define and characterize various functional states of the endometrial surface through the integration of ultrastructural and molecular data obtained from analysed reference endometrial samples and to compare these findings with selected pathological conditions associated with reduced reproductive capacity.

Principal Investigator (Supervisor)

MUDr. Simona Polakovičová, PhD.
E-mail: simona.polakovicovafmed.uniba.sk 

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • basic knowledge of human histology and embrylogy
  • experience working in an immunohistochemistry laboratory (microtome and cryostat handling, processing of biological samples for IHC, enzymatic immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence)
  • experience with fluorescence microscopy
  • analysis and interpretation of experimental data
  • preparation of scientific reports and publications

Desirable

  • experience with advanced laboratory techniques (RNA isolation; RT-PCR and ELISA analyses; cultivation of human tissue-derived cells; cultivation of immortalized cell lines COV434 and primary cells; MTT and Trypan Blue assays)
  • experience using fluorescent dyes (TMRM, MitoTracker) for assessment of mitochondrial activity