Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences
PhD student position in the MSCA DN project related to oligonucleotide technolog
Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland, New York, United States
Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences
Organisation/Company Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 6 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number Grant agreement ID: 101227456 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101227456 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Project title: OligoNucleotide Technologies for Rapid Advancement of Cancer Therapies - ON-TRACK project
PhD project within MSCA DN programme: Photochemical methods for the synthesis of bioconjugates
Aim of the project:
Conventional bioconjugation methods often exhibit limited selectivity or require harsh reaction conditions. This PhD project aims to develop novel linkers for conjugate synthesis utilizing visible light. Particular attention will be focused on a photoconjugation method based on a red‑light‑induced click reaction. The developed methods will be applied to the synthesis of bioconjugates.
Key tasks will involve:
Design and multi‑step synthesis of conjugate precursors
Optimization of the photoconjugation process
Characterization of the obtained compounds
We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.
A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the status of being a PhD student at a Doctoral School. Individuals who do not currently hold this status are required to apply for admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School. Full details regarding the recruitment process are available on the school's website. Applications must be submitted via the official doctoral school recruitment system.
Eligibility Candidates can be of any nationality, but they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Poland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. They must also be in the first four years (full‑time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
Required Competences
Master’s degree in organic chemistry
Experience in organic chemistry or related disciplines
Analysis and interpretation of experimental data (NMR, MS, UV/Vis)
Demonstrated experience in research work will be an asset
Good written and oral communication skills in English
Personal skills: strong motivation for scientific work, ambition, creativity, goal‑orientation, responsibility, ability to work independently as well as in a group, excellent communication, organization and time‑management skills, willingness to learn, analytical thinking and critical problem‑solving skills
Excellent knowledge of organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry
Data analysis and interpretation, especially in troubleshooting during the research
Basic knowledge of rules and protocols valid in organic chemistry labs
Terms of Employment Terms of employment:
stipend for 48 months: full‑time contract for 36 months, salary 3681.41 EUR gross per month (basic salary: 2971.41 EUR gross per month + mobility allowance: 710 EUR gross per month) paid from MSCA Programme Funds + stipend after the end of the grant according to the rules of the PhD School.
Benefits
Private medical care package
Possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
Co‑financing of sport cards
Work in a dynamic team
Access to research infrastructure
Professional development in the field of photocatalysis
Possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS
Documents Required
Scientific curriculum vitae, including information on the course of previous education and a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, conference presentations, etc.)
Transcript of grades/credits received during the last stage of studies and grade point average
Copies of documents confirming the course of studies, scientific or professional achievements, relevant diplomas
Cover (motivation) letter
Letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
Competences of candidates for specific tasks in a research project
Previous scientific achievements of candidates
Awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from conducted research
English language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
Recruitment interviews with candidates are planned for 28 January to 3 February 2026.
Secretariat Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 Street 01-224 Warsaw Phone: +48 22 631 8788
If you have an active status of a PhD Student in a Doctoral School in Poland, please apply by e‑mail:
rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e‑mail, please enter Recruitment – Dorota Gryko
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 01-224 Street Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
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Organisation/Company Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 6 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number Grant agreement ID: 101227456 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101227456 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Project title: OligoNucleotide Technologies for Rapid Advancement of Cancer Therapies - ON-TRACK project
PhD project within MSCA DN programme: Photochemical methods for the synthesis of bioconjugates
Aim of the project:
Conventional bioconjugation methods often exhibit limited selectivity or require harsh reaction conditions. This PhD project aims to develop novel linkers for conjugate synthesis utilizing visible light. Particular attention will be focused on a photoconjugation method based on a red‑light‑induced click reaction. The developed methods will be applied to the synthesis of bioconjugates.
Key tasks will involve:
Design and multi‑step synthesis of conjugate precursors
Optimization of the photoconjugation process
Characterization of the obtained compounds
We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.
A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the status of being a PhD student at a Doctoral School. Individuals who do not currently hold this status are required to apply for admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School. Full details regarding the recruitment process are available on the school's website. Applications must be submitted via the official doctoral school recruitment system.
Eligibility Candidates can be of any nationality, but they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Poland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. They must also be in the first four years (full‑time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
Required Competences
Master’s degree in organic chemistry
Experience in organic chemistry or related disciplines
Analysis and interpretation of experimental data (NMR, MS, UV/Vis)
Demonstrated experience in research work will be an asset
Good written and oral communication skills in English
Personal skills: strong motivation for scientific work, ambition, creativity, goal‑orientation, responsibility, ability to work independently as well as in a group, excellent communication, organization and time‑management skills, willingness to learn, analytical thinking and critical problem‑solving skills
Excellent knowledge of organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry
Data analysis and interpretation, especially in troubleshooting during the research
Basic knowledge of rules and protocols valid in organic chemistry labs
Terms of Employment Terms of employment:
stipend for 48 months: full‑time contract for 36 months, salary 3681.41 EUR gross per month (basic salary: 2971.41 EUR gross per month + mobility allowance: 710 EUR gross per month) paid from MSCA Programme Funds + stipend after the end of the grant according to the rules of the PhD School.
Benefits
Private medical care package
Possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
Co‑financing of sport cards
Work in a dynamic team
Access to research infrastructure
Professional development in the field of photocatalysis
Possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS
Documents Required
Scientific curriculum vitae, including information on the course of previous education and a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, conference presentations, etc.)
Transcript of grades/credits received during the last stage of studies and grade point average
Copies of documents confirming the course of studies, scientific or professional achievements, relevant diplomas
Cover (motivation) letter
Letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
Competences of candidates for specific tasks in a research project
Previous scientific achievements of candidates
Awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from conducted research
English language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
Recruitment interviews with candidates are planned for 28 January to 3 February 2026.
Secretariat Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 Street 01-224 Warsaw Phone: +48 22 631 8788
If you have an active status of a PhD Student in a Doctoral School in Poland, please apply by e‑mail:
rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e‑mail, please enter Recruitment – Dorota Gryko
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 01-224 Street Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
#J-18808-Ljbffr