W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences
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PhD in Plant Microbiota and Metal Tolerance at the W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
The post refers to a PhD candidate recruitment linked to an OPUS project at the W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences. The announcement does not specify stipend amount or full funding details in the provided text, but it indicates the position is tied to an externally funded research grant.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Poland
University
W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences
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About this position
PhD recruitment is open for a project at the W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków, Poland. The topic is the role of plant microbiota in shaping tolerance strategies to potentially toxic metals in plants, and the call is linked to an OPUS 29 project.
This is a strong fit for candidates interested in biology, environmental science, botany, microbiology, plant stress responses, and plant–microbe interactions. The broader doctoral school recruitment page also lists the topic among the research themes for the 2026/2027 intake.
Eligibility and requirements: applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent qualification, and must provide the standard doctoral school documents. These include an application with justification and topic choice, CV with scientific achievements, proof of English proficiency at B2 level, diploma/transcript documents, thesis abstract, and other required declarations. Recruitment is competitive and based on academic results, scientific achievements, and knowledge related to the chosen topic.
Funding: the position is associated with an externally funded research project (OPUS), but the post does not specify the stipend amount or exact funding package in the provided text.
Deadline: documents must be submitted by 7 August 2026. Interviews are scheduled for 8 September 2026, and results will be announced by 10 September 2026.
Interested candidates should review the doctoral school recruitment rules and the topic details on the institute website, then prepare and submit the required documents electronically before the deadline.
Funding details
The post refers to a PhD candidate recruitment linked to an OPUS project at the W. Szafer Institute of Botany, Polish Academy of Sciences. The announcement does not specify stipend amount or full funding details in the provided text, but it indicates the position is tied to an externally funded research grant.
What's required
Applicants must hold a master's degree or meet the formal equivalent requirements for doctoral admission. Candidates must submit the required recruitment documents, including an application with justification and chosen research topic, CV with scientific achievements and project experience, personal questionnaire, diplomas or proof of eligibility, proof of English proficiency at least at B2 level, transcript/supplement copies, thesis abstract, health and equipment declarations, and any required statements about prior doctoral studies or disability status. Recruitment is competitive and based on evaluation of study results, scientific achievements, and knowledge related to the proposed doctoral topic.
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Professors
Prof. dr hab.
Poland
Research Interests
Ecology
Botany
Biology
Environmental Science
Adaptation
Prof. dr hab.
Poland
Research Interests
Botany
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Plant-microbe Interaction
Biology
Prof. dr hab.
Poland
Research Interests
Ecology
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Plant-microbe Interaction
Prof. dr hab.
Poland
Research Interests
Botany
Ecology
Plant Systematics
Plant Physiology
Species Delimitation
Prof. dr hab.
Poland
Research Interests
Botany
Microbiology
Adaptation
Agriculture
Plant Physiology
Prof. dr hab.
Poland
Research Interests
Microbiology
Botany
Environmental Science
Biology
Agriculture
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