Research Assistant in Biology or Medical Engineering at National Institute for Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics – Romania

Summary

The National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics (INFLPR) in Magurele, Romania, is recruiting a part-time Research Assistant (10 hours per week) in Biology or Medical Engineering under project 12CoEx/2026. The position is temporary and scheduled to start on December 1, 2026. Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Biology, Medical Engineering, or an equivalent field, hold citizenship of Romania or another EU country, reside in Romania, and possess at least one year of research experience in optical/fluorescence microscopy and a biomedical research laboratory. Fluency in both Romanian and English is required. Duties focus on cell morphology studies via fluorescence microscopy, image cytometry, and image processing. Applications via email close on October 31, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Human Resources
Position Type	Research Assistant
Discipline	Biological Sciences / Engineering / Medical Sciences
Research Area	Optical microscopy, cell morphology studies, image cytometry
Degree Required	Master's degree in Biology or Medical Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience	Minimum 1 year of experience in optical and fluorescence microscopy, and minimum 1 year in a biomedical research laboratory.
Funding	Project 12CoEx/2026 (Not funded by an EU programme)
Contract Duration	Temporary, part-time (10 hours per week) starting 1 December 2026
Language	Romanian (Excellent level), English (Excellent/advanced level)
Deadline	2026-10-31
Required Documents	CV
Employer Address	Atomistilor 409, 077125 Magurele, Romania
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The position is part of project 12CoEx/2026 at INFLPR, focusing on biological and engineering research using laser, plasma, and radiation physics principles. Key scientific tasks involve cellular investigations, assessing biocompatibility of materials, cell morphology studies via fluorescence microscopy, and image cytometry processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cell morphology studies using fluorescence microscopy
• Perform image cytometry
• Process and interpret acquired research images

Required Skills

• Minimum 1 year of research experience in optical and fluorescence microscopy
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a biomedical research laboratory
• Advanced written and spoken English language skills
• Excellent Romanian language skills
• Strong planning, organization, and resource management abilities

Who Should Apply

EU or Romanian citizens residing in Romania who hold a Master's degree in Biology or Medical Engineering (or equivalent), have at least 1 year of practical biomedical lab experience including optical and fluorescence microscopy, and possess advanced English and Romanian skills.

Benefits

• Mentorship from an ambitious team in an open, collaborative environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and knowledge acquisition
• Opportunity to participate in publishing scientific results in a competitive applied research field

About the Employer

The National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics (INFLPR) is a Romanian research institute located in Magurele, specializing in applied research in biological sciences, medical sciences, and engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 31 October 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest).

What are the eligibility criteria regarding citizenship and residence?

Applicants must hold citizenship of Romania or another EU country and be a resident of Romania.

What is the working commitment for this post?

It is a part-time position requiring 10 hours per week.

How do I submit my application?

Interested candidates should submit their application by email to [email protected].

Is this post funded by an EU programme?

No, the position is not funded by an EU programme.