Summary
The Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute – National Research Institute (IHAR-PIB) is inviting applications for a PhD student position within the “AgroBioTech PhD” Doctoral School. The successful candidate will implement research tasks for the SONATA 21 project titled “Dickeya solani-induced priming in the endophytic bacterium Priestia megaterium: molecular and metabolic mechanisms and biological significance,” funded by the National Science Centre (NCN).
| Designation | PhD Student |
| Project Number | SONATA 21 nr 2025/59/D/NZ9/00649 |
| Institution | Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute (IHAR-PIB) |
| Location | Radzików, 05-870 Błonie, Poland |
| Application Deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Interview Date | November 2026 |
Research Area
The research focuses on microbiology, molecular biology, and phytopathology, specifically examining the molecular and metabolic mechanisms of priming in endophytic bacteria induced by plant pathogens.
Designation
PhD Student at the “AgroBioTech PhD” Doctoral School.
Location
Radzików, 05-870 Błonie, Poland.
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Degree: Must hold a Master’s degree (MSc) in biology, biotechnology, agriculture, or related disciplines.
- Laboratory Experience: Basic experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or phytopathology.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of molecular biology methods, specifically DNA/RNA isolation and PCR; experience with qPCR/RT-qPCR is an advantage.
- Research Readiness: Willingness to work with bacterial cultures, conduct plate tests, antagonism tests, and growth measurements.
- Analytical Skills: Readiness to learn transcriptomic and metabolic sample preparation, as well as image-based quantitative phenotyping.
- Language: Proficiency in English sufficient for reading scientific literature and writing reports/publications.
- Personal Traits: Strong motivation for research, ability to work both independently and in a team, and diligence.
Scholarship Description
The selected PhD student will be integrated into the “AgroBioTech PhD” Doctoral School and will receive funding through the SONATA 21 project. The role involves conducting high-level research under the supervision of Project Leader dr Anna Grupa-Urbańska. The scholarship provides an opportunity for scientific development within a prestigious national research institute.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a complete set of documents as required by the “AgroBioTech PhD” Doctoral School recruitment rules. Applications should be submitted through two channels:
- Hard Copy: To the Secretariat of the “AgroBioTech PhD” Doctoral School.
- Electronic Copy: Send via email to both rekrutacja@agrobiotech.edu.pl and the Project Leader a.grupa@ihar.edu.pl.
For detailed information regarding the research topic and formal requirements, candidates are encouraged to contact the Project Leader at +48 532 365 959.
Last Date for Apply
The deadline for submitting the complete application package is October 30, 2026.
Apply Link
Detailed recruitment rules and document lists can be found at: AgroBioTech Recruitment Page
