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Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Gdansk
- Department: International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science
- Research Field: Chemistry; Technology » Biotechnology
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 8 Oct 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 perform labeling of newly translated NRF2 transcription factor upon electrophilic activation.
About the project
Project aims at identification of mRNA and protein variants of NRF2 transcription factor, their regulation and impact on stress response. The project is funded by the National Science Centre (Poland) within the programme SONATA under grant agreement no. UMO-2021/43/D/NZ1/02059.
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: Chemistry
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Technology » Biotechnology
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Profile of candidates and requirements:
- MSc degree in biotechnology, chemistry or similar.
- Understanding of Click-iT chemistry-based protein tagging
- Experience in protein isolation, precipitation and western blotting
- Excellence in written and spoken English
- Status of PhD student at the university located in Poland.
Specific Requirements
Test and develop the protocol for nascent NRF2 detection with Click-iT chemistry in cell line models upon activation with electrophilic compounds.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- Scholarship contract for 4 months. Scholarship amounting is 5000 PLN
- Friendly and inspiring working atmosphere.
- In case of questions, you are encouraged to contact dr Alicja Sznarkowska at alicja.sznarkowska@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/2026/09/2026_07_PhD_Stipend.pdf.
- Scan of master diploma.
Documents referring to items 1-5 should be prepared in English and sent merged as ONE pdf file.
Note: PhD student status at a Polish university is required.
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
Submit the documents to iccvs@ug.edu.pl please add the reference 2026_07 in the email subject.
Website for additional job details: https://iccvs.ug.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026_07_PhD_Stipend.pdf
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science, University of Gdansk
- 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
- Postal Code: 80-309