Job Information
Organisation/Company: International Centre for Translational Eye Research / Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences
Department: Ophthalmic Biology Group
Research Field: Neurosciences » Neurobiology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 21 Aug 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 20
Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme
Reference Number: FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) is a multi-investigator center for eye research as related to imaging and biochemical techniques to support advances in understanding the etiology and treatment of human blinding diseases. The new research agenda (carried under International Research Agenda’ project no. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T005/23) aims to develop new tools for safer and more effective surgical interventions, new therapies for eye diseases, and diagnostic methods to improve prognosis and restore vision. The main technology to be developed under this program will be a novel robotic system for delivering drugs to the eye and performing a tissue biopsy, in which a robotic system will assist the micromanipulation of the injection device with 3-D localized imaging.
ICTER is looking for candidates with a Master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, or a related field, with practical experience in molecular cloning, DNA construct preparation, cell culture, and genetic engineering. Experience with viral vectors or recombinant protein expression will be an advantage
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team working to develop a new gene-delivery strategy targeting retinal bipolar cells. The project involves the design and testing of genetic constructs, the assessment of their selectivity, and the development of modified viral particles for targeted delivery to retinal neurons.
The PhD scholar will primarily contribute to cloning and genetic construct development, molecular validation, cell-based experiments, and production and characterization of genetically engineered viral vectors used in studies of retinal gene delivery and vision restoration
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and cloning DNA constructs for targeted gene delivery;
- Molecular validation of recombinant constructs, including PCR, sequencing, and expression analysis;
- Cell culture and in vitro testing of construct expression and selectivity;
- Production and characterization of genetically engineered viral vectors and pseudotyped viral particles;
- Optimization of cloning and genetic engineering workflows;
- Analysis and documentation of experimental results, including preparation of publications and reports;
- Presenting research findings at scientific conferences.
Salary/Stipend amount/month: 3850 gross/month (0,5 FTE) (remuneration will be calculated proportionally in case of lower FTE value)
Position starts on: 01 September 2026
Where to apply
E-mail: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- MSc diploma in molecular biology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, or a related field;
- PhD student;
- Practical experience in molecular cloning and DNA construct preparation;
- Experience in cell culture and standard molecular biology methods;
- Experience with viral vectors or recombinant protein expression will be an advantage;
- Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
- Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Specific Requirements
Required documents:
- CV (including a list of projects/publications);
- Cover letter;
- Copy of MSc diploma (or equivalent);
- Confirmation of attendance at a Ph.D. school or, in other cases, a declaration of commitment to work towards doing external Ph.D. studies.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- part-time employment contract;
- Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment;
- international cooperation with experienced researchers.
Eligibility criteria
Key assessment criteria:
- Competences of the candidate with respect to specific tasks in a research project;
- Documented work experience in eye research;
- Previous educational/scientific achievements of the candidate;
- Awards and distinctions of the candidate.
Selection process
Required documents:
- CV (including a list of projects/publications);
- Cover letter;
- Copy of MSc diploma (or equivalent);
- Confirmation of attendance at a Ph.D. school or, in other cases, a declaration of commitment to work towards doing external Ph.D. studies.
Recruitment procedure:
Application deadline: 21 August 2026
Successful candidates fulfilling the selection criteria and qualifications will be invited for an interview (which will most likely take place in an hybrid format on August 2026). The competition results shall be announced by the end of August 2026.The competition may be extended until a suitable candidate fulfils all requirements.
The International Centre for Translational Eye Research (Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS) is committed to employment equality (esp. European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers). It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements specified in this announcement.
Please submit the following documents to: icter_jobs@ichf.edu.pl
Kindly specify in the application topic: R_18/2026_ICTER
Website for additional job details: https://icter.pl/jobs/phd-student-r_18-2026_icter/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: International Centre for Translational Eye Research, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
City: Warsaw
Postal Code: 01-224
Street: Kasprzaka 44/52
Contact
City: Warsaw
Website: https://www.icter.pl
Street: Kasprzaka 44/52
Postal Code: 01-224
E-Mail: aposluszny@ichf.edu.pl
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