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Unit: International Centre for Research on Innovative Bio-based Materials (ICRI-BioM), Lodz University of Technology, Poland.
Position: PhD student in Chemical Sciences
Requirements: We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic Ph.D. student for a period of 3 years at the International Centre for Research on Innovative Bio-based Materials (ICRI-BioM), Lodz University of Technology. The position is part of the project “NIR-active Multilayer Coatings for Titanium Alloys to disinfect Superbugs” (NIR-CURATOR), financed by the NCN (National Science Centre), Poland.
Principal Investigator of the project: dr hab. Vignesh Kumaravel, prof.uczelni (ICRI-BioM, Lodz University of Technology).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Open to candidates of any nationality and gender.
Must hold an MSc/MTech degree in one of the following fields: Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Electrochemistry, or related fields. The candidates should attach a copy of the Master’s degree certificate with the application.
Ph.D. student status at the start and during participation in the project.
Good practical and theoretical knowledge with antibacterial experiments and cell culture experiments.
Practical knowledge of electrochemistry experiments, nanomaterials fabrication, and characterization techniques.
Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for research.
Active participation in student scientific groups, professional societies, and academic conferences.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals and research internships abroad will be considered advantageous.
Prior experience in microbiology and electrochemical coating techniques will be considered as valuable assets.
Knowledge on error analysis and statistical data analysis related to the experimental results.
SCOPE OF WORK
Development of nanomaterials and coatings for 3D printed titanium alloys.
Characterization of materials and coatings using XRD, Raman, XPS, FE-SEM, TEM, and AFM techniques.
Investigation of in vitro antibacterial features of the coatings and materials against selected microbes.
Investigation of antibacterial mechanisms using appropriate assays and analytical techniques.
Biocompatibility experiments of antibacterial coatings.
NCN competition type: OPUS 28 + LAP
Employment conditions WE OFFER
Ph.D. scholarship according to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School (IDS) regulations.
An active research environment and a highly motivated group.
THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN
a brief motivation letter (one page) outlining why you are interested in the position, your CV including your previous research projects, work experience, career goals & a complete list of conference abstracts and/or publications, and Copies of degree certificates and transcripts.
consent to the processing of personal data according to GDPR as specified in the statement provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please attach your application with all supporting documents in English as a single PDF file (max 15 Mb) and send it to: vignesh.kumaravel@p.lodz.pl with a subject “Ph.D. position in the NIR-CURATOR project”.
Deadline for applications: 30th November 2025
Planned date of conclusion of the call: on or before 20th December 2025
Planned start date of the position: January 2026 or later if necessary.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The best candidates will be invited for a 30-minute job interview that will be organized on the Microsoft Teams platform.
The competition may not be settled due to a lack of candidates meeting the requirements. The decision of the Recruitment Committee cannot be appealed.
The scholarship is granted according to REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS. The NCN research scholarship may be combined with other scholarships and salaries financed from NCN funds awarded under more than one research project, with the reservation that the total amount of scholarships and salaries collected may not exceed 5 000 PLN per month.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: 3D-printed titanium implants are increasingly employed in orthopaedic surgeries, but they are susceptible to microbial adhesion and biofilm formation. Globally, several patients are affected by these postoperative and implant-associated infections. Treating such infections is challenging and expensive, imposing both economic and physical burdens on patients. Furthermore, the long-term consumption of synthetic antibiotics and the use of antibiotic-coated medical implants contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. This project aims to investigate an innovative titanium alloy with inherent antibacterial properties, promoting its efficiency through a non-invasive near-infrared (NIR) light activated multilayer coating without relying on synthetic antibiotics.
In conclusion, the fundamental research on innovative titanium implants and long-term stable antibacterial coatings through the NIR-CURATOR project aims to reform orthopaedic implant technology and address critical public health issues.
Where to apply E-mail vignesh.kumaravel@p.lodz.pl
Requirements Research Field Technology » Biotechnology
Education Level PhD or equivalent
Internal Application form(s) needed
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Position: PhD student in Chemical Sciences
Requirements: We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic Ph.D. student for a period of 3 years at the International Centre for Research on Innovative Bio-based Materials (ICRI-BioM), Lodz University of Technology. The position is part of the project “NIR-active Multilayer Coatings for Titanium Alloys to disinfect Superbugs” (NIR-CURATOR), financed by the NCN (National Science Centre), Poland.
Principal Investigator of the project: dr hab. Vignesh Kumaravel, prof.uczelni (ICRI-BioM, Lodz University of Technology).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Open to candidates of any nationality and gender.
Must hold an MSc/MTech degree in one of the following fields: Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Electrochemistry, or related fields. The candidates should attach a copy of the Master’s degree certificate with the application.
Ph.D. student status at the start and during participation in the project.
Good practical and theoretical knowledge with antibacterial experiments and cell culture experiments.
Practical knowledge of electrochemistry experiments, nanomaterials fabrication, and characterization techniques.
Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for research.
Active participation in student scientific groups, professional societies, and academic conferences.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals and research internships abroad will be considered advantageous.
Prior experience in microbiology and electrochemical coating techniques will be considered as valuable assets.
Knowledge on error analysis and statistical data analysis related to the experimental results.
SCOPE OF WORK
Development of nanomaterials and coatings for 3D printed titanium alloys.
Characterization of materials and coatings using XRD, Raman, XPS, FE-SEM, TEM, and AFM techniques.
Investigation of in vitro antibacterial features of the coatings and materials against selected microbes.
Investigation of antibacterial mechanisms using appropriate assays and analytical techniques.
Biocompatibility experiments of antibacterial coatings.
NCN competition type: OPUS 28 + LAP
Employment conditions WE OFFER
Ph.D. scholarship according to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School (IDS) regulations.
An active research environment and a highly motivated group.
THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN
a brief motivation letter (one page) outlining why you are interested in the position, your CV including your previous research projects, work experience, career goals & a complete list of conference abstracts and/or publications, and Copies of degree certificates and transcripts.
consent to the processing of personal data according to GDPR as specified in the statement provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Please attach your application with all supporting documents in English as a single PDF file (max 15 Mb) and send it to: vignesh.kumaravel@p.lodz.pl with a subject “Ph.D. position in the NIR-CURATOR project”.
Deadline for applications: 30th November 2025
Planned date of conclusion of the call: on or before 20th December 2025
Planned start date of the position: January 2026 or later if necessary.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The best candidates will be invited for a 30-minute job interview that will be organized on the Microsoft Teams platform.
The competition may not be settled due to a lack of candidates meeting the requirements. The decision of the Recruitment Committee cannot be appealed.
The scholarship is granted according to REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS. The NCN research scholarship may be combined with other scholarships and salaries financed from NCN funds awarded under more than one research project, with the reservation that the total amount of scholarships and salaries collected may not exceed 5 000 PLN per month.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: 3D-printed titanium implants are increasingly employed in orthopaedic surgeries, but they are susceptible to microbial adhesion and biofilm formation. Globally, several patients are affected by these postoperative and implant-associated infections. Treating such infections is challenging and expensive, imposing both economic and physical burdens on patients. Furthermore, the long-term consumption of synthetic antibiotics and the use of antibiotic-coated medical implants contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. This project aims to investigate an innovative titanium alloy with inherent antibacterial properties, promoting its efficiency through a non-invasive near-infrared (NIR) light activated multilayer coating without relying on synthetic antibiotics.
In conclusion, the fundamental research on innovative titanium implants and long-term stable antibacterial coatings through the NIR-CURATOR project aims to reform orthopaedic implant technology and address critical public health issues.
Where to apply E-mail vignesh.kumaravel@p.lodz.pl
Requirements Research Field Technology » Biotechnology
Education Level PhD or equivalent
Internal Application form(s) needed
#J-18808-Ljbffr