The competition is open for PhD student in the NCN PRELUDIUM BIS-5 Project (2023/49/B/ST11/01582)
“Click chemistry in microfluidic channels for the construction of nanomaterials against drug-resistant microbes”
The leader of the project: dr hab. Marek Brzeziński, associate professor
Position: PhD student
Project description:
1. The preparation of nanoparticles of appropriate size and structure using the microfluidic technique;
2. Analysis of the obtained nanoparticles, their structure, properties and stability (NMR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, DLS);
3. In vitro effectiveness tests of the obtained nanoparticles under the supervision of Dr Weronika Gonciarz (University of Łódź);
4. Participation in national/international scientific conferences;
5. Participation in writing and editing scientific papers.
Applicant has to meet the following requirements:
1. Master of Science degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related sciences received in the last 5 years;
2. Status of a doctoral student at the BioMedChem Doctoral School or readiness for recruitment to this School;
3. Knowledge of microfluidic technique, NMR, FTIR, and DLS. Experience in working with cell cultures will be an additional advantage;
4. Very good written and spoken English;
5. Openness to interdisciplinary cooperation;
6. Willingness to complete a six-month internship at the Basque University in San Sebastian;
7. Motivation for scientific work, creativity.
The conditions of employment:
The location of project: Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies,
Polish Academy of Sciences, Division of Functional Polymers and Polymeric Materials
Competition type: PRELUDIUM BIS-5 ST11
The leader of the project: dr hab. Marek Brzeziński, associate professor
The deadline for submitting offers is June 01, 2024(23:59)
The final date of the contest: June 24, 2024
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 scientific
training, and participation in research projects.
3. A copy of the diploma or official document confirming the obtaining of the Master’s degree. A document confirming the date of defence of the master’s thesis is acceptable.
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 hab. Marek Brzeziński, associate professor tel. (42) 6803 328, e-mail:
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