Technology Transfer Unit - Bio and Technology Innovations Platform (BioTech-IP) was established at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in 2010. The foundation of the BioTech-IP was possible thanks to two received grants: one from Operational Programme Human Capital  8.2.1 and the other from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
The BioTech-IP provides service to all six bio-tech-med institutes forming the BioCenter Ochota. Its main goal is to support entrepreneurial spirit in researchers by offering scholarships for applied research projects, internships in innovative bio-tech companies, practical trainings and legal advice in IPR and tech transfer, assistance in applying for applied research projects.

For more information, see the BioTech-IP WebPage

HR Excellence in Research 

Since 2013, the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw has been a holder of the HR Excellence in Research logo. This prestigious recognition acknowledges IIMCB as an attractive place for researchers to work and develop their careers. IIMCB actively and consciously adheres to the principles of the European Charter and Code for Researchers.

HR Logo Working Group

The HR Logo Working Group is involved in implementing the activities at the IIMCB. The working group is supported by the IIMCB Directors (Decision 4.2025 on appointing HR Excellence in Research Working Group).

HR Logo Working Group in 2024

Why it's worth working in IIMCB?

• The official language of communication at the IIMCB is English
• Internal documents are available in English
• We have a person dedicated to supporting foreigners, who helps with all the formalities related to arrival in Poland and in-residence issues
• We offer a wide range of benefits under the Social Fund (including a sports card)
• We have additional private medical insurance partially funded by IIMCB
• Researchers work on a task-oriented work system
• We offer flexible working hours
• We have a supportive mentoring program and other useful guides available internally

Our recruitment processes are open, transparent and merit-based

Since the start of its activities in 1999 IIMCB has managed open, transparent, and merit-based competitions. Such a recruitment procedure refers to all scientists staff and is one of the fundamental rules governing the functioning of IIMCB. 

• We advertise in ENG so anyone from anywhere can join us
• Our offers can be found at IIMCB website, EURAXESS, and international portals
• We inform our candidates about application status
• We involve Recruitment Committee in each step of the recruitment process
• We value people by their merits: creativity, mobility, potential for further development, and level of independence are as much important as scientific excellence
• We recruit regardless of age, gender, culture, race or disability

How do we help foreigners who would like to begin working at IIMCB?

A dedicated employee of the HR Unit provides comprehensive support and professional care in the field of legalization of stay and employment of foreigners in IIMCB.

You may find a detailed range of support under the link: support for foreigners

You can contact us at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

EURAXESS - Researchers in Motion

We strongly encourage you to visit https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/. EURAXESS - Researchers in Motion is a one-stop shop for researchers and innovators seeking to advance their careers and personal development by moving to other countries. It provides tailored information and support, free of charge, to researchers, entrepreneurs, and research performing organizations. This unique web portal offers job, funding and hosting opportunities, career development guidance, free tools, and much more.

Documents

• Declaration of commitment to adopt the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers

• Charter & Code for Researchers

• New recommendations to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for Recruitment

• IIMCB HR Strategy for Researchers: Action Plan for the period 2013 – 2015

• IIMCB Report on Action Plan 2013 – 2015 and New Action Plan 2016 – 2018

• IIMCB Interim self-assessment 2018 and New Action Plan 2019 – 2021

• IIMCB Report on Action Plan 2019 – 2021 and New Action Plan 2022 – 2024

• IIMCB Report on Action Plan 2022 – 2024 and New Action Plan 2025 – 2027

• Order 13.2024 on the procedure for reporting irregularities and protecting whistleblowers

Recruitment rules

• IIMCB OTM-R checklist updated in January 2025

• IIMCB Recruitment Rules (OTM-R)

• Recruitment Policy of Warsaw PhD School of Natural and BioMedical Sciences [Warsaw-4-PhD]

Gender Equality Plan

One of the priorities of IIMCB is to foster a working environment in which all individuals are treated equally, with respect, and with fairness therefore, in 2021, the IIMCB implemented the Gender Equality Plan. More information: https://www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/career-education/gender-equality-plan

 ABOUT THE IIMCB

The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw was established under an international agreement between the government of the Republic of Poland and UNESCO and a dedicated parliamentary act of 1997, so it has a unique legal status in the Polish scientific system. The IIMCB is directly supervised by the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences, who appoints members of the International Advisory Board and, upon the Board's recommendation, the Institute's director. The Board provides strategic advice on research directions, approves financial plans, conducts competitions for laboratory leaders and regularly evaluates the scientific outputs of laboratories. For years, the Institute has boasted the highest scientific category (A+) in the evaluation of scientific institutions by the Ministry responsible for science, including the latest one in 2022. To strengthen its international position, in January 2020 the IIMCB joined the EU-LIFE alliance of 15 independent research institutes from 15 European countries. This alliance works for excellence in life sciences, attaching great importance to the quality and integrity of science, while at the same time actively participating in shaping European science policy.

The main research directions at the IIMCB are RNA biology and cell biology, both aimed at understanding the fundamentals of human diseases, which are the basis for creating innovative therapeutic and diagnostic methods. The scientific excellence which we pursue involves the implementation of ambitious research projects and scientific initiatives, and forming partnerships with leading research centers in Poland and abroad. To ensure that the results of this research are translated into clinical applications, the IIMCB is open to cooperation with the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, including sharing the resources and expertise of our core facilities. 

The IIMCB is involved in educating PhD students as one of the nine founders of the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (Warsaw-4-PhD). The School offers international doctoral students an interdisciplinary educational and research program in physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Next year we will celebrate the graduation of the first alumni of our School.

Research at the IIMCB is supported by an annual statutory subsidy from the Ministry responsible for science and a budgetary subsidy from the Polish Academy of Sciences. Still, up to 70% of the yearly institutional budget comes from external competitive sources. Since 2000, our scientists have received 354 grants. Many prestigious ones come from European and other foreign sources, such as: the EU Framework Programmes, including European Research Council, EU Structural Funds through the Foundation for Polish Science, European Molecular Biology Organization, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Wellcome Trust, European Economic Area and Norway Grants, and the Polish-Swiss Research Programme. In 2023, the IIMCB has started implementing an institutional project entitled “RNA and Cell Biology - from Fundamental Research to Therapies” (RACE) selected for funding in the Teaming for Excellence programme under Horizon Europe. IIMCB researchers at different career stages also benefit from diverse grants from Polish sources: National Science Centre, National Centre for Research and Development, Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange, Polish Science Fund and Ministry of Education and Science.

The well-being of the members of our community is paramount to us, thus the IIMCB follows the rules put forward by the European Commission in the HR Excellence in Research programme, which the IIMCB joined in 2013. The HR Excellence in Research logo is an accreditation that identifies institutions with a stimulating and favorable working environment. The recently adopted Gender Equality Plan  includes measures to take it a step further: providing an assuring and conducive work culture based on the respect for the principles of equality and diversity. In doing so, we enable all employees to freely develop their scientific and personal skills.

Sixteen research groups comprise the present structure of IIMCB:

Strona w przygotowaniu

The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology organized an academic event “Heart of Europe: Zebrafish Meeting”, which was held in Warsaw on September 17-19, 2014. Research carried out with an extensive use of zebrafish (Danio rerio) model in many fields of science, such as: modelling of human diseases, developmental biology, neurology, bioinformatics, toxicology, etc. have been presented by: Stephan Neuhauss, Peter Aleström, Claire Allen, Oliver Bandmann, Petr Bartůněk, Ilse Bollaerts, Michael Brand, Martina Burczyk, Elisabeth Busch-Nentwich, Catarina

The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology organized an academic event “Heart of Europe: Zebrafish Meeting”, which was held in Warsaw on September 17-19, 2014. Research carried out with an extensive use of zebrafish (Danio rerio) model in many fields of science, such as: modelling of human diseases, developmental biology, neurology, bioinformatics, toxicology, etc. have been presented by: Stephan Neuhauss, Peter Aleström, Claire Allen, Oliver Bandmann, Petr Bartůněk, Ilse Bollaerts, Michael Brand, Martina Burczyk, Elisabeth Busch-Nentwich, Catarina Certal, Yann Chomis, Jan de Soneville, Thomas Dickmeis, Éva Fetter, Marta Gajewska, Carl-Philipp Heisenberg, Corinne Houart, Ekaterina Kondakova, Ivan Mihaljević, Ralf Mikut, Jean-Philippe Mocho, Markus Ojanen, Franziska Rönicke, Steven Rudeck, Thomas Sala, Steffen Scholpp, Stefan Schulte-Merker, B. Ewa Snaar-Jagalska, Lynne U. Sneddon Smijin Soman, Herman P. Spaink Didier Stainier, Ondřej Svoboda, Béla Urbányi, Cecilia L. Winata and Áron Zsigmond.

The meeting was attended by nearly 170 people from 25 countries: Austria (4), Belgium (5), Croatia (5), Czech Republic (6), Denmark (1), Finland (4), France (4), Germany (15), Greece (4), Hungary (9), Ireland (1), Italy (7), The Netherlands (7), Norway (2), Poland (68), Portugal (2), Russian Federation (1), Singapore (1), Slovenia (2), Spain (2), Sweden (1), Switzerland (1), Ukraine (2), United Kingdom (13) and USA (4).

The meeting was held under the patronage of:

• Prof. Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw,
• Prof. Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw,
• Prof. Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw,
• Prof. Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw,

We support ambitious scientists of any nationality, driven by passion to pursue frontier research that aims to make a difference for society. We follow the principles of scientific freedom, integrity, and responsibility. We help researchers develop their careers through training and mentoring at all levels, and we encourage collaborations among them. We provide efficient administrative support that enables scientists to focus on their research.

Goals of IIMCB defined in three main areas: