COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION OF DOCTORAL SCHOLAR IN THE FIRST TEAM PROJECT (FENG 2021-2027) Funded by the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP)

Institution: Karol Marcinkowski Poznań University of Medical Sciences (PUMS)
Department: Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Position: Doctoral Scholar

Project Title:
“Development of biocompatible derivatives of porphyrinoids as light-activated plant protection agents”

Project Leader: Dr. Daniel Ziental

Requirements:

1. Completed higher education studies in pharmacy, forensic and analytical sciences, biotechnology, molecular biology, medical analytics, or related fields.
2. Knowledge of plant cultivation techniques, particularly in in vitro cultures.
3. Documented laboratory experience in studying growth and development parameters of cultivated plants.
4. Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level) in both written and spoken forms.
5. Traits such as availability, independence, teamwork skills, scientific curiosity, motivation, self-discipline, communication skills, and analytical thinking.
6. Fulfillment of the criteria for scholarships according to FNP’s regulations for First Team projects (FENG 2021-2027).
7. Fulfillment of admission requirements for the Doctoral School of PUMS:
• Minimum GPA: 3.2.
• Minimum 4 points from the assessment of scientific activities.
• For more details, refer to the Doctoral School Recruitment Rules.
8. Documented scientific achievements (minimum one scientific publication or conference presentation).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct experimental work in the laboratory according to the project’s research plan, including:
• Optimization, execution, analysis, and presentation of experiments.
• Testing newly developed light-activated plant protection agents under in vitro, in vivo, and in situ conditions, with some work involving field experiments.
• Participation in team meetings.
• Reporting progress and results to the project leader.
• Preparation of scientific publications and participation in conferences.
• Fulfillment of doctoral studies requirements, including:
• Completing coursework.
• Teaching up to 60 hours per year.
• Preparing a series of scientific publications or a monograph as a doctoral dissertation.

Employment Terms:

• Doctoral scholarship for 48 months.
• PLN 4062,98 gross/gross monthly during the first two years.
• PLN 6259,12 gross/gross monthly after the mid-term evaluation.

Scholarship is determined by Provost’s edict. In case of changes of the amounts, agreements will be annexed.

• Planned start date: January 1, 2025.
• Work location: Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznań University of Medical Sciences.

Recruitment Process:

• Recruitment is conducted in two stages:
1. Preliminary interview with the project team.
2. Submission of required documents to the Doctoral School of PUMS and successful completion of the school’s admission process.
• Applications should be sent by December 13, 2024 (8:00 AM) to dziental@ump.edu.pl.
• Interviews will be held on December 17, 2024, starting at 8:00 AM. In exceptional cases, the date may be rescheduled, with candidates notified via email.

Required Documents:

1. CV, including:
• Laboratory experience and scientific achievements (e.g., publications, conferences).
• Details of workshops, internships, and professional practices.
• Awards, scholarships, and participation in scientific organizations.
2. Contact information for two referees.
3. Cover letter explaining motivation and fit for the position.
4. Certified information on GPA, along with a copy of the diploma of completed studies.

CV Clause:
"I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in this recruitment application by Poznań University of Medical Sciences, located at ul. Fredry 10 in Poznań, as the data administrator, for the purpose of the recruitment process for the position specified in the announcement, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016 (GDPR) and the Act of May 10, 2018, on the protection of personal data (Journal of Laws 2018, item 1000)."

Data Protection Notice:

• Administrator: Poznań University of Medical Sciences, ul. Fredry 10, Poznań.
• Data Protection Officer: iod@ump.edu.pl.
• Data will be processed only for the recruitment process.
• Retention period: until December 31, 2024.

Funding Source:

This project is funded under the European Funds for a Modern Economy Program 2021–2027 (FENG).