Job Information
- Organisation/Company: The International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines Polish Academy of Sciences
Offer Description
The International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines (IMol) Polish Academy of Sciences, was constituted in December 2020, in partnership with the University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany and the University of Warsaw, Poland. IMol has been established to conduct scientific research and provide training in the fields of biological, chemical, medical, biotechnological, bioinformatics, biophysical, pharmacological, and similar sciences, in the international environment conducive to collaborative efforts, research and development interactions with the biotechnological industry, and wide dissemination of our results. We aim at the development of solutions that will help everyone on this planet live a safer life.
At the moment, IMol is looking for a candidate for the position of PhD student in Warsaw, Poland, for the implementation of the project SONATABIS11KS no UMO-2021/42/E/NZ3/00242 financed by the National Science Center.
PhD Student in Cell and Molecular Biology
Located: Warsaw, Poland
Job start date: as soon as possible
Deadline for applying: 15.11.2026
The work will be conducted in the Laboratory of Metabolic Quality Control under the supervision of Dr Karolina Szczepanowska. We aim to reveal and understand the mechanisms that shape cellular metabolism in response to disease-associated stress, with particular focus on mitochondrial dysfunction. Your Ph.D. project will explore the role of boosted proline biosynthesis in mammalian cells with impaired mitochondrial function. Mitochondrial defects underlie a range of life-threatening diseases for which effective treatments are still missing. Your research will shed light on fundamental mechanisms implemented in the cellular response to metabolic stress and help design new therapeutical strategies to combat mitochondrial diseases. Using a set of cutting-edge proteomic, biochemistry and molecular biology approaches combined with tailored cell culture models relevant to neuronal and muscle biology, you will investigate the consequences of metabolic reprogramming stimulated by failing mitochondrial function. Joining us will allow you to develop an exciting research project with possible translational application and master numerous advanced experimental techniques. Furthermore, you will benefit from a young, collaborative and dynamic scientific environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Planning and performing experiments
- Keeping a record of experimental details
- Data analysis, interpretation and discussion
- Presenting results at internal and external meetings/conferences
- Preparing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
- Writing thesis and defending PhD
We offer:
- PhD fellowship for up to 4 years, take home ca. 4800-5500NET k PLN per month
- Private medical care package
- Social benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative and supportive work culture
- Participation in an ambitious interdisciplinary project
- Working with state-of-the-art research equipment
- Opportunity to gain unique professional experience
Profile of candidates/requirements:
- MSc project in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields
- Well-structured knowledge in cell biology and biochemistry
- Previous hands-on training in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry lab, or related
- Good command of English is essential
- Good communication skills
- Previous exposure to mammalian cell culture techniques would be advantageous
Required documents (in English):
- Cover letter
- CV
- Contact details for 2 senior scientists who can vouch for you (please do not submit previously obtained reference letters)
The academic achievements and research experience of the candidates will be evaluated on the basis of documents provided (only complete submissions will be evaluated). Top scoring candidates will be invited for remote interviews, during which fluency in English, communication skills and motivation will be assessed. The committee will then select the candidate who obtained the highest score. The successful candidate will be invited to join a Doctoral School. A complete set of documents (including a copy of the M.Sc. diploma, academic transcript, reference letter from the M.Sc. supervisor) will need to be submitted after the successful candidate receives the result.
If you think you are the person who we are looking for, please apply by the 15.11.2025 by filling in this form: https://forms.gle/Exoy7iw4U8cYLL9C6
Where to apply
Website: https://forms.gle/Exoy7iw4U8cYLL9C6
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
State/Province: Mazowieckie
City: Warsaw
Postal Code: 02-247
Street: Marcina Flisa 6
Contact
State/Province: mazowieckie
City: Warsaw
Website: http://imol.instiutute
Street: Flisa 6
Postal Code: 02-247