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PhD Scholarship in Biotechnology/Chemistry on UPF1 ATP Mimetics and the Mutant Immunopeptidome University of Gdansk in Poland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Scholarship contract for up to 10 months, not longer than 31.08.2027. Scholarship amount is 5000 PLN. The project is funded by the National Science Centre (Poland) under OPUS; not funded by an EU programme.
Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
Country
Poland
University
University of Gdańsk

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PhD scholarship opportunity at the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS), hosted by the University of Gdansk in Poland. The project is titled “The impact of UPF1 ATP mimetics on the mutant immunopeptidome” and sits at the intersection of biotechnology, chemistry, and medical science, with a strong focus on cancer biology and the NMD pathway.
The successful candidate will join a research team working on the mechanism and physiological functions of the NMD pathway, biological evaluation of selected ligands and derivatives against hUPF1, and experimental work including cell culture, in vitro and in vivo assays, cellular thermal shift assay methods, and FRET assays to study interactions between NMD genes. The project is linked to broader ICCVS research on personalized anti-cancer therapies and vaccines.
Eligibility highlights: MSc degree in biotechnology, chemistry, or a related field; good English; strong communication and presentation skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; motivation for research; and status as a PhD student at a university in Poland when signing the stipend contract.
Funding: scholarship contract for up to 10 months, with a scholarship amount of 5000 PLN. The project is funded by the National Science Centre (Poland) under the OPUS programme.
Deadline: 24 September 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw).
How to apply: Send the required documents as one merged PDF in English to [email protected] and include reference 2026_05 in the email subject. Required documents include a CV, motivation letter, reference contacts for two researchers, GDPR statement, master diploma scan, and proof of doctoral school membership in Poland.
Contact person: dr hab. inż. Monikaben Padariya ([email protected]).
Funding details
Scholarship contract for up to 10 months, not longer than 31.08.2027. Scholarship amount is 5000 PLN. The project is funded by the National Science Centre (Poland) under OPUS; not funded by an EU programme.
What's required
MSc degree in biotechnology, chemistry or a related field; status as a PhD student at a university located in Poland at the time of signing the stipend contract; knowledge of laboratory techniques, especially cell culture; very good written, oral communication and presentation skills; good English; ability to work collaboratively in an inclusive multicultural environment; strong motivation and ability to work independently and in a team. The role also expects experience with biological evaluation of ligands, in vitro and in vivo experiments, cellular thermal shift assay methods, FRET assays, data analysis, and preparation of scientific publications.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents in English, merge items 1–5 into one PDF, and email the application to [email protected] with reference 2026_05 in the subject line. You may contact dr hab. inż. Monikaben Padariya at [email protected] with questions before applying.
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