PhD scholarship (2 positions) in an NCN SONATA BIS 8 Project

Announcement on the PhD scholarship (2 positions) in an NCN SONATA BIS 8 Project (No. 2018/30/E/ST5/00576)                 

“Hydrogels composed of dynamic cross-links of controlled diffusivity and enhanced solubility of drugs for gynecological treatment”

Position  title: a PhD student

Applicant has to meet the following requirements:

1. Master of Science degree in chemistry or related sciences received in the last 5 years;
2. Status of PhD student at CMMS, PAS in Lodz;
3. Experience in organic chemistry; The knowledge within polymer chemistry
   will be preferred.
4. Knowledge of analytical techniques, such as NMR, UV, IR;
5. Very good written and spoken English;
6. Willingness to cooperate in interdisciplinary environment;
7. Motivation for scientific work, creativity

Task description:

Research conducted as part of a Project:
“Hydrogels composed of dynamic cross-links of controlled diffusivity and enhanced solubility of drugs for gynecological treatment”, SONATA BIS 8, ST5
consisting of:

1. Synthesis and characterization of comonomers, homo- and copolymers;
2. Structural modification of polymers;
3. Formation of hydrogel materials of reversible character;
4. Detailed characteristics of obtained materials;
5. Cooperation with biomedical environment;
6. Participation in national/international scientific conferences

The conditions of employment:
NCN scholarship: 3500 PLN / month for 48 months (3 month trial time).
The location of project: Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies,
Polish Academy of Sciences, Polymer Division
Competition type: SONATA BIS 8 – ST5
The leader of the project: dr Monika Gosecka

The deadline for submitting offers: September 20, 2019 (23:59)
The final date of the contest: September 27, 2019
The date of starting the scholarship: October 1, 2019

Required documents:

1. A cover letter with contact details and brief justification of willingness to participate
   in the project relating to the requirements.
2. CV – the list of scientific achievements, including publications, scholarships, awards
   and scientific experience acquired during previous scholarships, workshops and scientific training, participation in research projects.
3. A copy of the diploma or official document confirming the obtaining of the Master’s degree.
4. At least one letter of recommendation from the previous supervisor.

Applications send by e-mail to , with CC to ; with the required documents attached in the PDF format.

Additional information is provided by Dr Monika Gosecka tel. (42) 6803 270, 696 724 486, e-mail:

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