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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Gdansk
- Department: International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science
- Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology; Chemistry
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
We are looking for a PhD student to join the team in the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) hosted by the University of Gdańsk. The scholarship is offered in the frame of the project "The impact of UPF1 ATP mimetics on the mutant immunopeptidome”. The project is funded by the National Science Centre (Poland) within the programme OPUS under grant agreement no. UMO-2020/39/B/NZ7/02677.
About the project
The impact of UPF1 ATP mimetics on the mutant immunopeptidome led by dr hab. eng. Monikaben Padariya (grant agreement: UMO-2020/39/B/NZ7/02677). The project is a bilateral cooperation with the Gdańsk University of Technology, funded by NCN within the funding programme OPUS. The project focuses on understanding the mechanism and physiological functions of the NMD pathway which can have the potential for treating certain genetic diseases and cancer. Co-authors are dr hab. eng. Umesh Kalathiya from the ICCVS, University of Gdańsk and prof. Sławomir Makowiec from the Gdańsk University of Technology. There is an opportunity to access the Cyfronet Ares (37 824 computing cores and 147,7 TB of RAM) and CI TASK Tryton (~38, 000 cores) supercomputer clusters, which are consistently represented among the top 500 super computers in the world.
About ICCVS
The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) has been established in 2017 as a joint unit of the University of Gdańsk (UG) and the University of Edinburgh (UoE) within a project carried out within the International Research Agendas Programme of the Foundation for Polish Science funded from the European Regional Development Fund. The aim of ICCVS has been comprehensive research into development of novel diagnostic and prognostic markers and personalized anti-cancer therapies and vaccines, followed by their commercialization and implementation into clinical practice. ICCVS works on a range of national and international research projects concentrating on cancer biology and novel approaches to immunotherapies. The focus of the ICCVS is the development of personalized vaccine against non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The approach is based on the use of cancer specific T cells that are selected by the special algorithm elaborated at ICCVS. The first in vitro and in vivo studies are very encouraging, and the team plans to start clinical trials in a few years from a prospective perspective.
More information at: www.iccvs.ug.edu.pl
Where to apply
E-mail: iccvs@ug.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology; Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Chemistry; Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- MSc degree in biotechnology, chemistry or related field.
- Knowledge of necessary laboratory techniques, particularly experience in cell culture.
- Very good written, oral communication and presentation skills.
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
- Commitment to working collaboratively within an inclusive and diverse multicultural environment.
- Strong motivation to work in research and ability to work individually as well as in a team.
- Status of PhD student at the University located in Poland.
Specific Requirements
- Biological evaluation of the selected ligands and their derivatives against the target protein; hUPF1.
- Design in vitro and in vivo experiments. Make in vitro experiments for the selected ligands (and derivatives) for the UPF1 protein and cellular thermal shift assay methods.
- Perform FRET assay experiments to study interactions between NMD genes.
- Preparing scientific publications and analysis of data from biological experiments.
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
Additional Information
Benefits
- Scholarship contract for up to 10 months, not longer than till 31.08.2027. Scholarship amounting is 5000 PLN
- Friendly and inspiring working atmosphere in an international environment.
- Presentation and discussion of research progress and scientific results at ICCVS and at external events.
- Opportunity to participate in training, protocol development, seminars, group meetings, and other activities of scientific exchange indispensable for the progress of the project.
- In case of questions, you are encouraged to contact dr hab. inż. Monikaben Padariya at monikaben.padariya@ug.edu.pl before submitting the application.
Eligibility criteria
Required documents:
- Curriculum vitae;
- Motivation letter (including statement of current scientific interests) – up to 2 pages;
- Contact details for references (name, affiliation, email) of two researchers who can be contacted for references.
- Signed statement on the GDPR information clause – template provided here https://iccvs.ug.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PhD-Student-scholarship_2026_05.pdf
- Scan of master diploma.
- Certification of the status of member of a Doctoral School in Poland (at the moment of signing the stipend contract).
Documents referring to items 1-5 should be prepared in English and sent merged as ONE pdf file.
Selection process
- The decision will be made by the Scholarship Committee established by the Vice-Rector of the University of Gdańsk and chaired by the Project Principal Investigator.
- An interview will be held (online or onsite).
- The committee reserves the right to invite only pre-selected candidates for the interview.
- The committee’s decision is final and is not subject to appeal.
- The committee reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.
Additional comments
Please send applications to: iccvs@ug.edu.pl adding the reference “2026_05” in the email subject
Website for additional job details: https://iccvs.ug.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PhD-Student-scholarship_2026_05.pdf
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science
- Country: Poland
- State/Province: pomorskie
- City: Gdańsk
- Postal Code: 80-822
- Street: Kładki 24
Contact
- State/Province: pomorskie
- City: Gdańsk
- Website: http://www.iccvs.ug.edu.pl/
- Street: prof. Marii Janion 7
- E-Mail: iccvs@ug.edu.pl
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