Job Information
Organisation/Company: Łukasiewicz Research Network - Krakow Institute of Technology
Department: HR
Research Field: Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Researcher Profile: Other Profession
Positions: Other Positions
Application Deadline: 7 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 14 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme
Reference Number: CTB_21/2026
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Project Manager announces a competition for a Scholarship grantee/Student/PhD student position in the NCN SONATA-19 project (2023/51/D/NZ7/02596) titled "One Step to Game Changer": Combined Antimicrobial Therapy Based on AI and Nanotechnology to Combat Challenging Diabetes Foot Infections. The project is being carried out by the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology (Project Leader: Dr. Barbara Pucelik) in consortium with Sano - Centre for Computational Personalized Medicine.
NCN Project: SONATA-19 NZ
Employment Conditions:
The involvement in the project will be based on a scholarship agreement for a period of 12 months.
Planned start date: 14.09.2026
Place of work: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology.
A scientific scholarship of PLN 3000 per month will be paid in accordance with the rules outlined in the NCN Regulations on Awarding Scientific Scholarships in Research Projects Funded by the National Science Centre (Annex to NCN Council Resolution No. 25/2019 of March 14, 2019).
Tasks:
The person selected for the position of Scholarship Holder / Master’s Student / PhD Student will be involved in project work in nanotechnology, bionanotechnology, chemistry and materials engineering. The main responsibilities will include:
- participating in research on the synthesis and development of nanomaterials with potential antimicrobial activity;
- preparing samples for physicochemical, structural and biological analyses;
- characterising the obtained nanomaterials using analytical techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and dynamic light scattering (DLS);
- participating in bionanotechnology studies assessing interactions of nanomaterials with cells, microorganisms and biologically active molecules;
- participating in the development and use of in vitro biological models, including 2D and 3D cell models, to assess the activity, biocompatibility and accumulation of nanomaterials;
- participating in interdisciplinary research conducted by the project team;
- analysing and interpreting results obtained during experiments;
- maintaining laboratory documentation and preparing reports and summaries of results;
- collaborating with the academic supervisor, postdoctoral researchers and other members of the research team;
- contributing to scientific publications and presenting results during team meetings, seminars, conferences and other scientific events;
- using the obtained results in the preparation of a Master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: Undergraduate
Research Field: Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Other
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- be enrolled in a second-cycle (Master’s) programme, doctoral studies or a doctoral school in nanotechnology, chemistry, materials engineering, bionanotechnology or a related field of exact or natural sciences;
- demonstrate an interest in nanotechnology, nanomaterial synthesis and methods for their characterisation;
- have basic knowledge of chemistry, physical chemistry, nanotechnology, bionanotechnology or materials engineering;
- have experience in the synthesis, modification or functionalisation of nanomaterials; experience in producing nanomaterials with biological activity will be an additional asset;
- be familiar with, or willing to learn, analytical techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, HPLC and dynamic light scattering (DLS);
- be able to analyse, interpret and clearly present research results;
- have a command of English sufficient to use specialist English-language literature, prepare reports and present research results;
- be able to use basic software for data analysis and documentation, such as MS Office, Origin and GraphPad Prism;
- demonstrate accuracy, reliability and attention to the quality of experiments and laboratory documentation;
- have very good organisational and communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team;
- be motivated to develop scientifically, gain practical experience and prepare a Master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation.
Specific Requirements
Additional assets:
- knowledge or experience in bionanotechnology, biomaterials and the study of interactions between nanomaterials and biological systems;
- experience in cell culture and in developing in vitro biological models, including 2D and 3D models, spheroids or other tissue models;
- knowledge of methods for assessing biocompatibility, cytotoxicity, penetration and accumulation of nanomaterials in cells and 3D models.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- a work environment at a research organization focused on implementing innovative, prestigious research and development projects that support sustainable development, based on the principles of equality,
- opportunities for continuous professional development,
- free parking space.
Eligibility criteria
- be enrolled in a second-cycle (Master’s) programme, doctoral studies or a doctoral school in nanotechnology, chemistry, materials engineering, bionanotechnology or a related field of exact or natural sciences;
- demonstrate an interest in nanotechnology, nanomaterial synthesis and methods for their characterisation;
- have basic knowledge of chemistry, physical chemistry, nanotechnology, bionanotechnology or materials engineering;
- have experience in the synthesis, modification or functionalisation of nanomaterials; experience in producing nanomaterials with biological activity will be an additional asset;
- be familiar with, or willing to learn, analytical techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, HPLC and dynamic light scattering (DLS);
- be able to analyse, interpret and clearly present research results;
- have a command of English sufficient to use specialist English-language literature, prepare reports and present research results;
- be able to use basic software for data analysis and documentation, such as MS Office, Origin and GraphPad Prism;
- demonstrate accuracy, reliability and attention to the quality of experiments and laboratory documentation;
- have very good organisational and communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary research team;
- be motivated to develop scientifically, gain practical experience and prepare a Master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation.
Selection process
The application should include:
- a copy of the second-cycle (Master’s) degree diploma and/or a certificate confirming the second-cycle (Master’s) student status. In the case of PhD students, an additional certificate confirming the status of the doctoral student/participant in the doctoral school is required,
- a curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting previous scientific activities (participation in workshops, research projects, authorship/co-authorship of scientific articles, participation in conferences, internships, competitions, awards, contributions to the academic community, membership in scientific circles, etc.),
- a motivation letter,
- a statement of consent for the processing of personal data with the following content: "I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the job application for the purposes necessary for the recruitment process (in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, Journal of Laws 2002, No. 101, item 926, as amended)."
The Selection Committee reserves the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates (the time and place of the interview will be communicated to candidates via email).
Additional comments
Additional Information:
Type of contract: The involvement in the project will be based on a scholarship agreement for a period of 12 months.
Estimated working hours in project: 40 hours per month.
Status: Scholarship (equivalent to 1 EPC)
Number of vacancies: 1
Place of work: Krakow, Zakopiańska 73, 30-418, Krakow, Poland
Date of announcement: 24.08.2026 r.
Application deadline: 07.09.2026 r.
Please send your applications via link.
- The deadline for submitting documents is 07.09.2026.
- The expected date for selecting the successful candidate is 10.09.2026.
- The project work is scheduled to begin on 14.09.2026.
Please include the following clause in your CV sent to Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology: "In accordance with Art. 221a and Art. 221b of the Labor Code dated June 26, 1974, I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents by Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology, ul. Zakopiańska 73, 30-418 Kraków, for the purposes necessary for the ongoing recruitment process. I also declare that I have been informed of my rights: to access my data and correct it, request its deletion, restrict processing, transfer data, object to its processing, withdraw consent at any time, and lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office if I believe my data is being processed unlawfully, and that the provision of this data is voluntary." For more information on data protection, visit: https://kit.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/dane-osobowe/
Website for additional job details: https://kit.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/poznaj-nas/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Krakow Institute of Technology
Country: Poland
State/Province: malopolskie
City: Krakow
Postal Code: 30-418
Street: Kraków ul. Zakopianska 73
Contact
State/Province: Malopolska
City: Krakow
Website: https://kit.lukasiewicz.gov.pl/
Street: Zakopianska 73
Postal Code: 30-418
E-Mail: rekrutacja@kit.lukasiewicz.gov.pl