PhD student - Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology

Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk

is looking for a PhD student within the NCN OPUS 21 project “Universal vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 variants based on conserved spike protein epitopes – vaccine efficacy studies in vitro and in vivo”

led by dr Katarzyna Grzyb

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15^th November 2022, 23:59

REQUIREMENTS/ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• MSc degree in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, medical biology or related field.
• Prior practical experience in molecular biology and protein analysis techniques (previous experience in recombinant protein production, mammalian cell culture and virus handling are not mandatory but welcome).
• Public presentation skills.
• Independence in research work - planning and performing experiments.
• Ability to work in a team – good interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Very good command of English, spoken and written.
• Strong motivation for scientific work in the field of virology, immunology and vaccine design.

RESPONSIBILITIES DURING WORK IN THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE:

The PhD student will be involved in project funded by National Science Centre (OPUS-21, 2021/41/B/NZ6/02888) “Universal vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 variants based on conserved spike protein epitopes – vaccine efficacy studies in vitro and in vivo”. A successful candidate will take part in a vaccine design, preparing antigens for mouse immunization and analyzing immunological response against SARS-CoV-2 variants. 

WE OFFER:

• Full-time PhD studies (4 years) in Intercollegiate Biotechnology Doctoral School of University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Gdańsk.
• Scholarship in amount 5000 pln/month (gross).
• Scientific training and support.
• Participation in scientific conferences, workshops and courses.
• Collaboration with the excellent research laboratories in Europe.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15^th November 2022, 23:59.

APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A scientific CV supporting the requirements/eligibility criteria, including information on main scientific achievements (publications, conference reports, other scientific activities, awards, fellowships, training, courses, internships related to the project topic).
• A copy/scan of the MSc diploma.
• A motivation letter in English justifying the selection of this project.
• Recommendation letter from previous supervisors confirming the required skills.
• Please include the clause "I consent to the processing of personal data contained in my offer for the purposes of the recruitment process (in accordance with the Act of August 29, 1997 on the Protection of Personal Data, Journal of Laws No. 133, item 883)" in the application.

The PhD student will be selected in an open competition procedure by a recruitment committee accepted by the Vice-Rector for Research at the University of Gdańsk. The rules for recruitment and employment are included in Act No 95/2020 from the 14th of September 2020 r. by the National Science Centre.

Selected candidates, fulfilling the requirements/eligibility criteria, will be invited for an interview (in person or on-line). We reserve the right to respond only to selected offers, postpone the application deadline or close the competition without selecting a candidate. The information about the interview will be sent to the selected candidates by e-mail.

Please send the application documents via e-mail to: katarzyna.grzyb@ug.edu.pl with e-mail topic “PhD – NCN”