The competition is open for PhD student
in the Polish-Chinese project of the National Science Center SHENG 4 (No. DEC-2025/56/Q/ST11/00551)
“Synthesis and Functionalization of Hyperbranched Polypeptides for Osteoarthritis Treatment”
The leader of the project: prof. Monika Gosecka
Position: PhD student (1 position)
Project description:
Research conducted as part of a Project:
“Synthesis and Functionalization of Hyperbranched Polypeptides for Osteoarthritis Treatment”, SHENG 4
consisting of:
1. Synthesis and chemical modification of polymers;
2. Physicochemical analysis of polymers;
3. Production of cross-linked materials;
4. Detailed characterization of the materials obtained;
5. Cooperation with the biomedical community;
6. Participation in national/international scientific conferences.
Requirements:
1. Completed master’s degree in chemistry or a related field within the last 5 years;
2. Performance of tasks resulting from the duties of a Doctoral School participant;
3. Preparation in organic chemistry. Knowledge of polymer chemistry will be an additional advantage;
4. Knowledge of NMR, UV, and IR analytical techniques;
5. Very good command of spoken and written English;
6. Openness to interdisciplinary international cooperation;
7. Motivation to conduct scientific research, creativity.
The conditions of employment:
The location of project: Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies,
Polish Academy of Sciences, Functional Polymer and Polymer Materials Division
Competition type: SHENG 4
The leader of the project: DSc Monika Gosecka
The deadline for submitting offers is January 20, 2026 (23:59)
The final date of the contest: January 25, 2026 or until the funds are exhausted.
Required documents:
1. Cover letter with contact details and stating your willingness to join
the project, together with a reference to the requirements;
2. Curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your academic achievements to date, including publications in academic journals/magazines, distinctions resulting from academic research, scholarships, awards, and academic experience gained outside your home academic institution in Poland or abroad, academic workshops and training courses, and participation
in research projects;
3. A copy of the diploma or official document confirming the master’s degree.
4. At least one letter of recommendation from a supervisor or mentor working directly with the candidate.
Applications send by e-mail to , with CC to ;
with the required documents attached in the PDF format. Additional information is provided by DSc Monika Gosecka, Prof. CMMS PAS tel. (42) 6803 270, 696 724 486, e-mail:
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