PhD Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences: The Jagiellonian University offers a full scholarship for a PhD position in the field of Biomedical Sciences. This program is part of the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, aiming to recruit talented and motivated early-stage researchers (ESRs) with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and innovative research.
Designation:
PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences
Research Area:
- Biological and Medical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary research including synthetic, structural, molecular, cellular, and developmental biology.
Location:
Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A master’s (M.Sc.) degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (or expected by the start of the project).
- Interest in biochemistry with experience in recombinant proteins and/or bacterial assays.
- Practical laboratory experience is preferred.
- Good organizational skills and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Fluency in English.
Job Description:
The PhD candidate will be engaged in cutting-edge research on bacterial translation and the development of novel antimicrobial strategies. Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to research focused on inhibiting the post-translational activation of the EF-P translation factor.
- Engaging in protein expression and purification, X-ray crystallography, CryoEM, interaction validation techniques, and various enzymatic and bactericidal assays.
- Participating in training courses and scientific activities, and regularly presenting research findings.
How to Apply:
- Check the admissions schedule.
- Review the conditions of admission.
- Find a potential supervisor.
- Collect the required documents.
- Apply through the Online Application System (IRK).
- Take the entrance exam.
- Wait for the results announcement.
- Complete enrollment in the Doctoral School.
Last Date for Application:
- Registration Opens: 19 May 2025
- Registration Closes: 12 June 2025
- Entrance Exams: 3-4 July 2025
- Results Announcement: 8 July 2025
For further information, refer to the official website of the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB) and reach out to the admissions contact if needed.
