PhD student position in the Laboratory of Neurodegeneration

Laboratory of Neurodegeneration  https://shorturl.at/qCTyO at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Jacek Kuźnicki, Prof. is looking for a PhD student.

You will join the project entitled “How inactivation of mitochondrial calcium uniporter protects dopaminergic neurons” carried out as the OPUS grant (2023/49/B/NZ4/02744) of the National Science Centre, Poland.

The PhD thesis project aims to establish mechanism of dopaminergic neurons and retinal ganglion cells loss (RGCs) in zebrafish models – is it by ferroptosis, apoptosis, or by activated microglia?

As a PhD student you will be responsible for conducting scientific research in the field of molecular, cellular biology, analyzing the data, preparing various forms of dissection of the results obtained and participating in the mandatory activities of the Doctoral School.

The admissions process is conducted through the Doctoral School website system. The PhD student can apply to this specific project carried out as part of the Warsaw-4-PhD doctoral school via website https://shorturl.at/cJKQY (the application system will be activated from 26^th July 2024; deadline for sending application is 9^th August, 2024). For more information, please follow the link https://shorturl.at/mvxOR

Candidates will be selected according to the procedure complying the rules for granting scholarships for young scientists in research projects funded by the National Science Centre (NCN Council Resolution No. 124/2022 dated December 1, 2022), recruitment procedure for the Warsaw-4-PhD and the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence in Research strategy https://bit.ly/3U0dydP

Requirements for the candidate:

• Master's degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or related field
• Good knowledge of basics of molecular and cell biology
• Basic hands-on experience in at least one of the fields: molecular biology, cell biology, fluorescent and confocal microscopy
• Knowledge of the biology and maintenance of Danio rerio will be an advantage
• Written and spoken fluency in English
• Willingness to learn and take new challenges, ability to work independently, analytical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude

We offer:

1. Full-time PhD scholarship 4 years (8 semesters) in amount:
2. a) before the mid-term evaluation 4500 pln net/month;
3. b) after mid-term evaluation 5000 pln net/month
4. Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations)
5. Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual private medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme
6. Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
7. Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring

Deadline for applications is 9^th August, 2024. The winter semester at the Doctoral School shall begin on 1^st October, 2024.

How to apply:

• Apply via website https://shorturl.at/cJKQY (the application system will be activated from 26^th July, 2024; deadline for sending application is 9^th August, 2024). If you have any enquiries about the recruitment process or the project, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Please include the following statement in your email: “I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available under the link https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2