PhD Scholarship in the NCN OPUS-29 Project: Advance Biomedical Innovation
Investigation of "small molecule-activity modulators" as potential transdifferentiating agents in the context of selected biomaterials - AI supported multi parameter approach.
Qualifications:
Person with some skills in additive manufacturing (or at least strong interest in the area), with strong interest of developing and mastering skills in mammalian cell culture, or person with some skills in mammalian cell culture with strong interest in the development of skills in additive manufacturing. Some skills (or at least strong interest in the area) in AI-aided project optimization is an asset. The candidate must hold MSc or equivalent, either in biochemistry, biology, medicine (or similar area), or computer sciences.
Tasks:
Assisting postdoc with development and testing of combinations of composite biomaterials capable of support of desired phenotypes of cells obtained by small-molecule-based transdifferentiation. Performing and optimization of transdifferentiation tasks (commercially-acquired fat-derived mesenchymal stem cells and/or human dermal fibroblasts to oseoblasts and/or chondroblasts, and other cell types). Use or AI-based strategies for optimization of transdifferentiation procedures. Performing of biocompoatiblity tests and other tests related to cell-biomaterial interactions (i.e. growth rate, phenotype stability, etc.). Writing first drafts of scientific manuscripts. Participation in lab-general keep-up and cleaning duties.
The position is open for 4 years starting from 1.10.2026 or shortly thereafter.
We offer stipend of 5000 PLN/month
The position is also advertised at:
https://www2.ncn.gov.pl/baza-ofert/?akcja=wyswietl&id=232716
The applications should be done through the university’s web page: https://www.polsl.pl/rjo15-sd/en/candidate/
Please apply for the position 1 listed at the Biomedical Engineering admission to the research project.
The enquiries should be submitted by email to: mlos@polsl.pl (Prof. Marek Łos)
The applications can be submitted until 8.07.2026, 23.59 CET.
The competition will be concluded by the end of August 2026 or earlier.
The application should include
- A short cover letter/motivation letter with the contact information of at least one referee at the end
- Copy of the Master's degree diploma
- Professional and academic curriculum vitae (CV) detailing completed training and courses, project participation, publications, and conference presentations. The CV must include consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the recruitment process in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act of August 29, 1997 (Journal of Laws of 2015, item 2135, as amended).
- Other documents that the applicant wish to add.
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