Experience in the synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials, especially in controlled ring-opening polymerization (ROP) and ionic polymerization techniques, and/or experience in investigating the biological and biophysical properties of polymers, with a particular focus on polymer interactions with lipid bilayers, the use of polymers for gene transfection, and application of polymers in the delivery of API.

1.  A PhD degree in chemical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field, awarded no earlier than January 1, 2014 (*)(**). 
2. The PhD degree must have been obtained at an institution other than Warsaw University of Technology, or the candidate must have completed at least a 10-month continuous and documented postdoctoral fellowship at an institution other than Warsaw University of Technology and in a country different from the country where the PhD degree was obtained. 
3. Experience in the synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials, especially in controlled ring-opening polymerization (ROP) and ionic polymerization techniques, and/or experience in investigating the biological and biophysical properties of polymers, with a particular focus on polymer interactions with lipid bilayers, the use of polymers for gene transfection, and application of polymers in the delivery of API.
4. Documented scientific achievements demonstrated by scientific publications in journals listed in the JCR database.
5. Fluent English, both spoken and written. 
6. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. 
7. Ability to think analytically and solve problems independently. 

(*) In the case of individuals who have obtained more than one PhD degree, the reference date is the date of the first degree awarded.

(**) This period may be extended following the rules set out in the Regulations for awarding funds for tasks financed by National Science Centre within the framework of research projects.

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PhD degree or equivalent 

 Candidates will be selected for the project in accordance with the regulations for projects funded by the National Science Centre (NCN), as set out in NCN Council Decision No. 84/2024 of 5 September 2024.

 

Applications will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee, which reserves the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates (candidates will be informed of the date and place of the interview by email).

Tasks within the project:

Participation in research activities within the project entitled Molecular Weight of Polymers: An Unresolved Aspect of the Biological Activity of Polyamines, in particular carrying out the following tasks:

1. Synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials. 
2. Biophysical and biological experiments investigating the interactions of polymers with living organisms. 
3. Analysis of experimental results and preparation of scientific publications. 
4. Other tasks related to the organization of the research team’s work, e.g. supervision of PhD students and diploma students.

Documents must be submitted no later than: 2026.09.01, 23:59 

How to apply:
Please send your application by email to: dominik.janczewski@pw.edu.pl. Please include the phrase “OPUS28” in the subject line.

Terms of employment:

• Type of contract: employment contract. 
• Salary: PLN 8 300 – 9 300 gross per month. 
• Expected starting date: 2026.10.15 (flexible)
• Employment period: 12 months, with the possibility of extension for the duration of the project. 
• During the period of employment, the successful candidate: 
  • may not receive any other remuneration from funds allocated as direct costs in research projects financed under National Science Centre calls; 
  • may not be employed under an employment contract with another employer, including an employer based outside Poland; 
  • may not receive retirement benefits from the social insurance system.

Required documents

1. Application letter. 
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

The CV must include the following consent clauses:

“I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process and matters related to the project (Article 6(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC).”

and

“I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in this recruitment application for recruitment purposes of Warsaw University of Technology.”

3. A research summary (not exceeding 3,500 characters) containing concise information on scientific interests, previous achievements (indicating the three most important), participation in and management of research projects, and future research plans. 
4. A scan or photocopy of the university degree diploma and PhD diploma/degree certificate. If the diploma was obtained outside Poland, a certified translation into Polish must also be provided. 
5. A list of scientific publications from the last 10 years (no more than 10), together with a brief description of the candidate’s individual contribution to those works. 
6. A list of other achievements, e.g. patent applications, patents, or implementations. 
7. A list of research projects (applied and implementation-oriented) led by the candidate or in which the candidate served as principal investigator/main executor, together with 1–3 most important publications resulting from each project, or other measurable project outcomes.
8. Contact details for two referees (senior academic staff members) willing to provide reference letters upon request.  

Additional information

Candidates will be selected for the project in accordance with the regulations for projects funded by the National Science Centre (NCN), as set out in NCN Council Decision No. 84/2024 of 5 September 2024.

Applications will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee, which reserves the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates (candidates will be informed of the date and place of the interview by email).