Responsibilities: 

1. Sample preparation 

2. Measurements 

3. Data analysis 

4. Reporting

1. Education: Master's degree in Natural Sciences (chemistry, biotechnology, biology, biophysics), medicine, or related discipline obtained before starting work in the project. 

2. Good knowledge of English. 

3. CV and cover letter. 

4. Strong motivation and commitment. 

5. Knowledge of the FCS technique (Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy) and the basics of conducting cell cultures. 

6. PhD Student status.

OPUS 21 Project no. 2021/41/B/ST4/00464, entitled “Nanoplastics in living cells” Career development prospects at IChF: The successful candidate will be part of a Soft Condensed Matter Group in IChF. Opportunity to advance scientific knowledge and gain experience in research at the border of biological science and physical chemistry in a project. Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of experienced chemists, engineers, and biologists. Participation in international conferences and Erasmus+ programs

More details about the project: https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/opisy/523445-pl.pdf : 

NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who meets any of the following criteria: 

a)is a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland; 

b) is a participant in a doctoral programme (within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005); 

c) is a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018) 

According to REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1_ang.pdf

The recruitment committee shall evaluate the candidates’ research achievements, their researchrelated achievements and competencies as regards specific tasks in the research project, expressed as a point score: 

• the candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score) 

• research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score) 

• the candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score) 

Required documents: 

Professional curriculum vitae, including : 

✓ list of publications with the indication of a maximum of five most important works carried out in the last 5 years (after deduction of breaks in research work), patent applications, patents, implementations, research projects; 

✓ correspondence address and/or e-mail address and telephone number of the candidate; 

1. a cover letter not exceeding 3,500 characters (1 A4 page) containing concise information on scientific/professional interests, achievements to date, possible participation in research projects, and own research interests, 

2. scans of University degree diploma – Master's degree; 

3. certificate of doctoral student status; 

4. the candidate's declaration that he/she has become acquainted with the General Rules Governing Competitions for Research Posts at IChF in Warsaw 

The incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The application deadline is on the 20st of October 2026, 12:00 CEST (UTC +2:00). 

Applications should be sent to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl. IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no 64/2026 ” (emails without this number will not be considered) 

• The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019- zal1_ang.pdf Top candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview. A good command of English is required. We reserve the right to contact and respond only to selected candidates. 

• The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points. The results of the competition are made public 

• The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on the 30.10.2026 . If the top candidate resigns, we reserve the right to select the next candidate from the ranking list. 

• The incomplete applications will not be considered 

• The results of the competition are made public.

By submitting the application you consent to the processing of your personal data in the recruitment process. The controller of your personal data is the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences with its registered office in Warsaw, NIP: 5250008755 (the "Institute"). The Institute will process your data for the purpose of carrying out scientific and research activities, providing services and contact with the Institute, on the basis of a contract (in connection with the performance of the contract or in order to take action on your request before the contract is concluded – Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) of GDPR), the legitimate interest of the Institute (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f) of the GDPR) and legal provisions (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c) of the GDPR) - depending on the circumstances. You have the right to: request access to your data, receive a copy of it; rectify (correct) it; delete it; limit its processing; transfer it; lodge a complaint to the supervisory body; withdraw your consent for processing at any time (withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to its withdrawal) or to lodge an objection to data processing. More information is available on the Institute's website. https://ichf.edu.pl/theme/ichf/pliki/RODO_klauzula_informacyjna.pdf

Procedure for Reporting Internal Violations of the Law and Subsequent Actions together with Protection of Whistleblowers at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the PAS with its registered address in Warsaw (link)