Offer Description
Scholarship holder-doctoral student for the research project entitled " Ecological succession processes of fungal and bacterial consortia involved in wood decomposition in natural forest "no. 2025/57/B/NZ8/00811, carried out as part of the NCN Opus 29 competition under the supervision of dr hab. Grzegorz Janusz, prof. of UMCS.
Terms of employment:
Place of research: Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin
Planned employment from 1 October 2026 for 18 months with the possibility of extension by another 3 months, provided that the doctoral student meets the requirements specified in the provisions of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on Higher Education and Science, necessary to receive a doctoral scholarship throughout the entire period of implementation of the planned tasks in the project
Amount of scholarship:
- PLN 1,500 gross/month – for mid-term evaluation;
- PLN 3,000 gross/month – after mid-term assessment
The scholarship from project funds is an independent benefit and is paid in addition to the doctoral scholarship granted for participation in the doctoral school.
List of required documents:
- CV or research resume including previous scientific achievements and experience in other research projects,
- cover letter,
- a copy of the master's degree diploma or an official document confirming the award of a master's degree,
- copies of documents/certificates confirming professional qualifications
- a certificate confirming the status of a doctoral student at the Doctoral School or a declaration of intention to join the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin ,
- the opinion and consent of the doctoral thesis supervisor to participate in research in the indicated project or the opinion of the previous scientific supervisor,
- declaration of knowledge of English or certificate
- signed information clause
https://irk.umcs.pl/en-gb/offer/szkoly-doktorskie-26-27L/programme/SDSP_BIO_SD/?from=field:SDSP_BIO
Where to apply
E-mail: grzegorz.janusz2@umcs.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements:
- status of a doctoral student at the moment of starting participation in the project and during the period of implementation of project tasks,
- completed master's degree in biology, biotechnology or related fields ,
- basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques (including DNA and protein isolation), biochemistry and proteomics
- experience in metadata analysis
- knowledge of English at B2 level
- commitment and strong motivation to conduct scientific research
- ability to work independently and in a team
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an research project, work in a modern laboratory, receive substantive supervision, and the opportunity to complete a diploma thesis as part of the project.
Description of tasks:
As part of the implementation of research tasks in the Opus 29 project entitled " Ecological succession processes of fungal and bacterial consortia involved in wood decomposition in natural forests "no. 2025/57/B/NZ8/00811, the scholarship holder will be obliged to:
- Enzymatic activity assays
- Sample preparation for metagenomic and metaproteomic analyses
- Maintaining research documentation.
- Analyses of obtained metadata.
- Preparing manuscripts for international journals from the JCR database and presenting results at scientific conferences
Eligibility criteria
NCN competition type:Opus
Deadline for submission of offers: 15/09/2026, 12:00 noon
Form of submitting offers:by e-mail or traditional mail
Applications for candidacy, along with the required documents, should be sent (in a sealed envelope) to the following address: Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, ul. Akademicka 19, 20-033 Lublin, Poland with the note "Applies to recruitment for the position of a PhD student" or to the following e-mail address (PDF files only): grzegorz.janusz2@umcs.pl
The competition will be decided by September 23, 2026.
Terms of employment:
Place of research: Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin
Planned employment from 1 October 2026 for 18 months with the possibility of extension by another 3 months, provided that the doctoral student meets the requirements specified in the provisions of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on Higher Education and Science, necessary to receive a doctoral scholarship throughout the entire period of implementation of the planned tasks in the project
Amount of scholarship:
- PLN 1,500 gross/month – for mid-term evaluation;
- PLN 3,000 gross/month – after mid-term assessment
The scholarship from project funds is an independent benefit and is paid in addition to the doctoral scholarship granted for participation in the doctoral school.
List of required documents:
- CV or research resume including previous scientific achievements and experience in other research projects,
- cover letter,
- a copy of the master's degree diploma or an official document confirming the award of a master's degree,
- copies of documents/certificates confirming professional qualifications
- a certificate confirming the status of a doctoral student at the Doctoral School or a declaration of intention to join the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin ,
- the opinion and consent of the doctoral thesis supervisor to participate in research in the indicated project or the opinion of the previous scientific supervisor,
- declaration of knowledge of English or certificate
- signed information clause
Selection process
As part of the competition process, we reserve the right to invite only selected candidates to an interview, as well as the right to reject the competition or to cancel it.
There is no right of appeal against the decision issued by the Scholarship Committee.
If the selected candidate declines the scholarship, it will be awarded to the next person on the qualification list.
The competition will be conducted in accordance with the "Regulations for the allocation of funds for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Science Centre in the field of research projects."
The competition committee will evaluate candidates in the following categories:
- candidate's scientific achievements, including publications in renowned publishing houses/scientific journals (50% of the final grade)
- achievements resulting from conducting scientific research, scholarships, awards and scientific experience gained in Poland or abroad, scientific workshops and training, participation in research projects (20% of the final grade)
- competences to carry out specific tasks in a research project (30% of the final grade):
Additional comments
Information clause regarding personal data:
- The controller of your personal data processing is Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin.
- Maria Curie-Skłodowska University has appointed a Data Protection Officer (hereinafter referred to as the "DPO"), who can be contacted by e-mail: dane.osobowe@poczta.umcs.lublin.pl.
- You can contact the DPO on any matter relating to the processing of personal data.
- Personal data will be processed for the purpose of carrying out the recruitment process for the position of scholarship holder for the research project.
- The legal basis for data processing will be Article 6(1)(a), (c) and (f) of the GDPR.
- Pursuant to Article 7(3) of the General Data Protection Regulation, in relation to data that goes beyond the scope provided for by law, the data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time, and the withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
- Data will be processed by UMCS during the recruitment period, and in the case of data processed on the basis of consent, until any objection is raised or consent is withdrawn, and after that time for archival purposes, in accordance with UMCS procedures, as well as for the purposes and for the period and to the extent required by law to secure any claims.
- The collected data will not be sold or made available to third parties, except for those authorized under the law, nor will they be transferred to third countries or international organizations, contrary to the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation, nor will they be the basis for automated decisions, nor will they be subject to profiling.
- Pursuant to Articles 15-21 and 77 of the General Data Protection Regulation, the data subject has the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of their data, the right to object to processing, the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, a written request must be submitted to the Data Protection Supervisor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin.
- The data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time. However, withdrawing consent will not affect any processing based on that data subject's consent before its withdrawal.
- The data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office if he or she considers that the processing of his or her personal data violates the provisions of the GDPR.
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska/ Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology
Country: Poland
City: Lublin
Postal Code: 20-033
Street: Akademicka 19
Contact
City: Lublin
Website: http://www.umcs.pl/
Street: Pl. Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej 5
Postal Code: 20-031
E-Mail: grzegorz.janusz2@mail.umcs.pl
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