Student/Studentka – stypendysta/tka w projekcie FIRST TEAM FENG / Student – Scholarship Holder in the FIRST TEAM FENG Project

About the Position

Łukasiewicz – Krakowski Instytut Technologiczny is announcing a competition for the position of a Student Scholarship Holder in the FIRST TEAM FENG Project (nr FENG.02.02-IP.05-0029/23) titled "Innowacyjna (nano)hormonochemioterapia: Nowe strategie dostarczania leków w terapii hormonozależnych nowotworów piersi". The project is funded by the Foundation for Polish Science under the FIRST TEAM program (European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021–2027). Recruitment is conducted as an open competition in accordance with the Regulations for awarding FIRST TEAM FENG scholarships.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the preparation and optimization of nanocarriers and formulations containing selected biologically active substances
• Preparation of solutions, materials, formulations, and samples for physicochemical, analytical, and biological studies
• Participation in the physicochemical characterization of developed nanomaterials and formulations
• Participation in studies on the stability, encapsulation efficiency, and release profile of active substances from developed formulations
• Participation in cell culture and preparation of biological material for research
• Participation in in vitro studies on the biological activity and cytotoxicity of selected compounds, drug combinations, and developed (nano)hormonochemotherpeutics
• Participation in experiments using basic methods of cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry
• Support for research on the response of cancer cells to studied compounds, their combinations, and formulations
• Participation in the preparation of samples and materials for studies using advanced cellular and tissue models, including 3D and organoid models
• Participation in the analysis of the relationship between the physicochemical properties of developed formulations and observed biological activity
• Development, analysis, and organization of results obtained during experiments
• Maintenance of laboratory documentation in accordance with the principles applicable in the project team
• Collaboration with the scientific supervisor and other members of the interdisciplinary research team
• Participation in team meetings and preparation and presentation of the results of conducted work

Requirements

Core Requirements

• Being a student of a second-degree program in biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, nanotechnology, bionanotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, materials engineering, or a related field of exact, natural, or medical sciences
• Showing interest in medical biotechnology, nanomedicine, nanomaterials, drug delivery systems, and the study of the biological activity and mechanisms of action of compounds
• Having basic knowledge of biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and/or nanotechnology, chemistry, and physicochemistry
• Having basic laboratory experience and knowledge of good laboratory practice principles
• Knowing or being willing to learn methods for obtaining, optimizing, and characterizing nanomaterials and formulations, and methods used in in vitro biological studies
• Having the ability to analyze, interpret, and clearly present research results
• Knowing English at a level that allows the use of English-language specialized literature
• Showing accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality in performed experiments and conducted documentation
• Having good work organization, ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary research team, and being communicative
• Being motivated for scientific development and gaining practical experience in the implementation of an interdisciplinary research and development project
• Not receiving another scientific scholarship under another program implemented by the Foundation for Polish Science, regardless of the source of its funding, except for the START program

Nice to Have

• Knowledge or experience in the field of nanomedicine, biomaterials, pharmaceutical formulations, and/or drug delivery systems
• Experience in the synthesis, obtaining, modification, functionalization, and/or characterization of nanomaterials
• Knowledge or experience in the application of methods for characterizing nanomaterials and formulations, e.g., DLS, zeta potential measurement, UV-Vis, HPLC, or related methods
• Experience in working with cell cultures and/or conducting biological activity, cytotoxicity, or cell response tests to studied compounds
• Knowledge of basic cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry methods, e.g., fluorescence microscopy, ELISA, Western blot, PCR/RT-qPCR, or related methods
• Interest in studying the molecular mechanisms of action of biologically active compounds

We Offer

• Working environment in a research organization focused on implementing innovative, prestigious R&D projects supporting sustainable development, based on the principles of equality
• Opportunity for continuous professional development
• Free parking space

Conditions of the Scholarship

• Scholarship granted based on a scholarship agreement for a period of 9 months at the rate of 1000 PLN/month
• Work in a research organization focused on implementing innovative, prestigious R&D projects
• Opportunity for continuous professional development and support from the Institute in this area
• Working environment supporting sustainable development, based on the principles of equality

Required Documents

Candidates are asked to submit:

• A CV containing information about education, research experience, and scientific achievements
• A motivational letter presenting scientific interests and motivation to participate in the project
• A list of publications, conference presentations, participation in research projects, and other scientific achievements
• A document confirming student status and meeting the formal conditions for participation in the competition
• Other documents confirming qualifications and experience as indicated in the application – if applicable
• Required consent for the processing of personal data for the recruitment process – in accordance with the clause indicated below

Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation of candidates will be conducted by the competition committee, taking into particular consideration:

• Previous scientific and research achievements
• Experience and competencies relevant to the implementation of tasks in the project
• Scientific record, including publications, conference presentations, and participation in research projects
• Alignment of the candidate's scientific profile and research interests with the project's theme
• Motivation for scientific work and project implementation
• Result of the qualification interview

Recruitment Procedure

• Recruitment is conducted as an open competition
• The competition committee will evaluate applications based on application documents and, in the case of qualified candidates, a qualification interview
• Qualified candidates will be informed about the place and time of the interview electronically
• Candidates will be informed about the result of the competition
• The competition organizer reserves the right not to decide the competition in the absence of candidates meeting the requirements specified in the announcement

Additional Information

Please send offers to the specified address: [link]. Documents should be submitted exclusively in electronic form. Documents must be submitted by September 24, 2026. Interviews with candidates will take place on September 28-29, 2026. The expected date for selecting the winning candidacy is September 30, 2026. The start of work in the project is planned for no later than October 5, 2026.

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