Job details
- Place of work
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INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY PAS, Digital manufacturing of biomimetic systems, Team 32
- Funding institution
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Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej
- Project description
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Project title, type and project number
FIRST TEAM FENG 2021-2027 Nabór 1/2024; FENG.02.02-IP.05-0180/24 “Inverse design-assisted biodegradable modular dressings for negative pressure wound healing”
Project leader
dr hab. Marco Costantini
Description
This project aims to to develop an innovative, modular, and partially bioresorbable wound filler for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) based on natural biopolymers, addressing the clinical limitations of conventional polyurethane dressings. The proposed system aims to enhance tissue regeneration, prevent excessive granulation, and facilitate wound access and monitoring. We will integrate cutting-edge computational design and advanced manufacturing techniques, including high-throughput hydrogel screening, machine learning-assisted material optimization, and microfluidic platforms for precise control of porous architecture. This synergistic approach will enable the creation of tailored, multifunctional wound dressings that align with clinical requirements and sustainability goals.
- Job description
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Number of vacancies
1
Key responsibilities include
- creation of a hydrogel library and performing mechanical characterization of materials
- production of dressings and validation tasks
- presentation of results and their dissemination
- presentation of results and their dissemination
- Offer
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Position in the project
PhD student-stipend holder
Job type
Stipend contract
Salary
6000 PLN per month
Planned start of work in the project
1.04.2026
Planned period of contract/stipend agreement
40 months with a possible extension up to 48 months
We offer
- PhD student/stipend holder position in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within the project FENG.02.02-IP.05-0180/24
- the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary, international research team
- engagement into an ambitious research program and possibility to build the academic career
Career development prospects at IPC PAS
Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ programme.
The selected candidates will be part of a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team. They will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and confront new tasks resulting in new technical solutions and applications.
- Requirements
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Scientific profile of a candidate
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Requirements
- Master degree in chemistry, material science, biomedical engineering or related fields
- prior experience in bio materials and porous materials
- fluency in spoken and written English
- excellent communication, organization and time management skills
The person has to enrolled in the PhD School. Between 18/12/2025 – 06/01/2026 applicants must also apply to the Warsaw Doctoral School (if they are not already enrolled in it) https://warsaw4phd.eu/en/admissions/ The project: 3.12 Material Science: Inverse design-assisted biodegradable modular dressings for negative pressure wound healing. Supervisor: dr hab. Marco Costantini.
Key assessment criteria
The committee will consider the following criteria:
- Competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project
- Previous scientific achievements
- Fluency in English
- Required documents
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A complete application should include the following documents:
- Scientific CV, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, patents, conference presentations, etc)
- Cover letter;
- A scan of the candidate's Master’s degree diploma or Certificate of the expected date of completion of Master’s studies (prior to the start of the involvement in the project)
- Recruitment procedure
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The application deadline is on the 26.01.2026, 12:00 noon
Applications should be sent to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl. IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no 51/2025” (emails without this number will not be considered)
VERY IMPORTANT: Between 18/12/2025 – 06/01/2026 applicants must also apply to the Warsaw Doctoral School (if they are not already enrolled in it) https://warsaw4phd.eu/en/admissions/
The project: 3.12 Material Science: Inverse design-assisted biodegradable modular dressings for negative pressure wound healing. Supervisor: dr hab. Marco Costantini.
Top candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates
The position will be offered to the person with the highest evaluation by the Recruitment Committee
The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on the 16.02.2026
The incomplete applications will not be considered
- Additional information
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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
Contact person: mcostantini@ichf.edu.pl
- Deadlines
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Application deadline
26.01.2026 12:00
Planned date of settlement of the competition
16.02.2026
Send the application via the "Apply to the position" button, or to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl with the title 51/2025.
Apply to the position
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
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