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PhD Position in Chemical Biology and Synthetic Peptides for Cancer Cell Control Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences in Poland
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PhD
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Biochemistry
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The position offers a full-time employment contract with a monthly gross salary of approximately 4,810 PLN. Upon successful admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School, an additional doctoral stipend of approximately 3,466 PLN/month may be granted, provided the total period of previous doctoral stipends does not exceed 48 months. Additional benefits include private medical healthcare at a reduced rate, discounted gym and sports facility access, access to social funds, and professional development oppor
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The Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences (IChF PAN) in Warsaw, Poland, is inviting applications for a PhD student position in the Department of Biological Chemistry, as part of the EU-funded Horizon Europe project PERFECTION. The research focuses on the phenomenon of unnatural amino acids in chemical biology for biological and medical applications, with a specific project on 'Synthetic peptides for targeted cancer cell control.' The project is led by Prof. Marcin Drąg, an internationally recognized expert in chemical biology and combinatorial chemistry of proteolytic enzymes, with auxiliary supervision by Dr. Jeena Manayath Thekkeyil.
The successful candidate will design, synthesize, and analyze compounds, conduct in vitro cellular experiments, manage collaborations, and contribute to scientific publications. The research aims to develop synthetic peptide systems to selectively target cancer cells, potentially inspiring novel cancer therapies. The position offers a full-time employment contract with a monthly gross salary of approximately 4,810 PLN, and, upon successful admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School, an additional doctoral stipend of about 3,466 PLN/month (subject to eligibility). The contract is for up to 48 months, starting between May and June 2026.
Applicants must have a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field, good English skills, and experience or willingness to learn chemical synthetic techniques and in vitro experiments. Required documents include a CV, reference letter, motivation letter, diploma scan, and a declaration of familiarity with IChF rules. The application deadline is April 13, 2026. Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject 'Rekrutacja 15/2026' or via the official application portal. The selection process includes document assessment and interviews, with evaluation based on research competencies, achievements, soft skills, creativity, mobility, and publication record.
The institute offers a supportive research environment, access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, professional development opportunities, and additional benefits such as private healthcare, gym access, and social funds. The project provides a unique opportunity to work at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, contributing to innovative cancer research in a dynamic, international team.
Funding details
The position offers a full-time employment contract with a monthly gross salary of approximately 4,810 PLN. Upon successful admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School, an additional doctoral stipend of approximately 3,466 PLN/month may be granted, provided the total period of previous doctoral stipends does not exceed 48 months. Additional benefits include private medical healthcare at a reduced rate, discounted gym and sports facility access, access to social funds, and professional development oppor
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline. Good knowledge of English, both verbal and written, is required. Candidates should have knowledge of chemical synthetic techniques and be willing to learn and perform chemical biology experiments at the in vitro level. Strong motivation, commitment, and collaborative team spirit are expected. Applicants must either be a PhD student in the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (Warsaw-4-PhD) or apply for the next available recruitment period (July 2026) to the Warsaw-4-PhD School. Required documents include a CV, at least one reference letter, a motivation letter, a scan of the master's diploma, and a declaration of familiarity with IChF rules.
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