Offer Description

Period of contract: 01.10.2026 – 30.09.2027

The scholarship may be collected only for the period of having active status of a student in accordance with the "Regulamin przyznawania stypendiów stanowiących pomoc dla stypendystów Projektu w ramach Działania 2.2. First TEAM (FENG 2021-2027) Fundacji na rzecz Nauki Polskiej" (https://www.fnp.org.pl/component/fnp_programs/program/first-team-feng/nabor-1-2025-2#pliki).

Principle investigator Dr inż. Jakub Bogusławski

Title of the project: Two-photon fluorescence lifetime ophthalmoscopy: new perspectives in the diagnosis of eye diseases (Dwufotonowa oftalmoskopia czasu życia fluorescencji: nowe perspektywy w diagnostyce chorób oczu), FENG.02.02-IP.05-0121/25.

Description of the project: The project focuses on advanced biophotonics and optoelectronics, with particular emphasis on techniques used for optical imaging of the human retina. It centers on two-photon fluorescence ophthalmoscopy employing femtosecond laser sources. This technique offers new opportunities for early diagnosis of retinal diseases and for testing innovative gene therapies.

Within the project, we will develop new technologies to enhance the efficiency of excitation and detection of two-photon fluorescence from natural retinal chromophores. The aim is to enable precise fluorescence lifetime measurements and to establish the foundation for functional retinal imaging based on the dynamics of molecular processes [Progress in Retinal and Eye Research 93, 101170 (2023); The Journal of Clinical Investigation 132 (2), e154218 (2022)].

The research and development tasks include the design and optimization of femtosecond fiber lasers tailored to the absorption spectra of key chromophores, the development of novel methods for photon counting, correlation, and fluorescence photon analysis, and the creation of solutions that increase the sensitivity, speed, and stability of in vivo measurements.

The technologies developed within the project have direct biomedical applications and address pressing challenges in retinal disease diagnostics. The research is carried out in close collaboration with the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) in Warsaw (www.icter.pl) and the University Hospital in Jena, providing excellent laboratory facilities and a highly interdisciplinary research environment.

More information about our activities can be found at: https://ubio.pwr.edu.pl/

The project FENG.02.02-IP.05-0121/25 is funded under Priority 2 of the European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021–2027 (FENG) as part of the First Team competition.

Main tasks:

1. R&D work on a phantom a human eye for development of two-photon excited fluorescence ophthalmoscopy,
2. Analysis and interpretation of the obtained results, preparation of reports, scientific publications, and conference presentations

Where to apply

E-mail: jakub.boguslawski@pwr.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering

Education Level: Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

Profile of candidates (requirements):

1. Preferred Master students of biomedical engineering, optics, physics, electronics
2. Practical experience in designing optical systems is a plus
3. Ability to design optical systems using ray tracing methods is a plus
4. English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level
5. Research enthusiasm, patience, and strong motivation for experimental work
6. Time availability
7. The scholarship may be collected only for the period of having active status of a student in accordance with the "Regulamin przyznawania stypendiów stanowiących pomoc dla stypendystów Projektu w ramach Działania 2.2. First TEAM (FENG 2021-2027) Fundacji na rzecz Nauki Polskiej" (https://www.fnp.org.pl/component/fnp_programs/program/first-team-feng/nabor-1-2025-2#pliki)

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering

Years of Research Experience: None

Internal Application form(s) needed

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Additional Information

Benefits

• Stable, attractive scholarship 2000 PLN / month,
• Opportunities to attend international conferences and training courses
• Work within a scientifically renowned international team
• Access to unique research equipment
• Opportunities to publish research findings

Conditions for scientific development and the realization of fascinating, world-class research

Selection process

Recruitment procedure:

The recruitment committee, consisting of the principal investigator of the project and at least one employee of Wrocław University of Science and Technology who is an expert in the given scientific discipline, will examine the candidates taking into account:

1. Competences of the candidates, i.e., experience in similar projects, knowledge in fiber optics and laser technology
2. research achievements of the candidates (grades obtained during studies, publications, research activities)
3. Awards and prizes obtained by the candidates

In the second round of recruitment, selected candidates will be invited to an interview with the recruitment committee.

Candidates will be informed via e-mail about the results of the competition.

E-mail for sending applications and inquiries: jakub.boguslawski@pwr.edu.pl

Application deadline: 10.09.2026

Interviews deadline: 20th-24th September 2026 (applicants will be informed by email about the exact date of the interviews)

Additional comments

Please include in your application:

"I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2016, item 922 as amended."

Website for additional job details: https://ofertypracy.pwr.edu.pl

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Country: Poland

Contact

City: Wrocław

Website: https://pwr.edu.pl/

Street: Wybrzeże Wyspianskiego 27

Postal Code: 50-370

E-Mail: wefim@pwr.edu.pl

Phone: 713202594