Jobs

Updated: 2026-07-13

PhD student position open!

🔎 We Are Looking for a PhD Candidate for a National Science Centre (NCN) SONATA 21 Research Project!

📍 Project location: Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences (IPC PAS), in collaboration with the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAS), and the University of Burgos (Spain).

🧪 Research Project:
Relationship Between the Structure of Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes with β-Amyloid Mutants and the Modulation of Oxidative Stress in Familial Alzheimer’s Disease (FAD)

💡 Project Aim

The project focuses on investigating the interactions between Cu(II) and Zn(II) ions and β-amyloid peptides associated with familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD). The aim is to determine how the formation of metal–peptide complexes influences redox processes and oxidative stress, contributing to a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of the disease.

🎓 Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a motivated candidate who:

  • holds an M.Sc. degree in chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field,
  • enjoys laboratory work and is eager to learn new experimental techniques,
  • has experience with at least one of the following methods: UV–Vis spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD), potentiometry, voltammetry (CV, DPV, SWV), or spectroelectrochemistry,
  • experience working with peptides is considered an advantage,
  • is willing to undertake a research internship at the University of Burgos (Spain),
  • will begin doctoral studies at the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School on 1 October 2026.

💼 What We Offer

  • a monthly salary of PLN 6,500 for 36 months,
  • the opportunity to carry out an interdisciplinary research project funded by the National Science Centre (NCN),
  • research experience at three renowned scientific institutions:

🔹 Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences (IPC PAS) – research in voltammetry and spectroelectrochemistry under the supervision of the project leader,

🔹 Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAS) – research involving UV–Vis, CD, NMR, EPR spectroscopy, and potentiometry in the research group of Prof. Wojciech Bal,

🔹 University of Burgos (Spain) – a funded research internship in the research group of Prof. Álvaro Colina,

  • the opportunity to gain experience in an international research environment and work with state-of-the-art analytical techniques.
  • Private medical insurance
  • Multisport activity card
  • Additional social benefits

🔗 Project Details and Recruitment Information

https://warsaw4phd.eu/en/candidates-2/research-projects/

🗓️ Application period: 24 July – 7 August 2026

Information on admission to the Doctoral School

https://warsaw4phd.eu/en/candidates/admissions/

Internships:

At the moment we are looking for an intern for a paid internship in our Opus-27 grant. Contact Martin if you are interested.

We are always looking for talented students for master or bachelor theses. And we usually have place for one or two (paid) intern positions during the summer break. If you are interested, contact Martin or Magdalena for further information.