PhD Student

Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology

Organisation/Company Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Neurosciences » Neurobiology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 9 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Scholarship Agreement Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

PhD Position

The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, a part of Bio4

Med –the International PhD School in Biology and Translational Medicine , is currently the largest non-university biological research centre in Poland.

Research conducted at the Institute focuses on issues directly related to health protection and improving the quality of life. The Institute's main mission is to learn the mechanisms and develop innovative therapies and diagnostic methods for cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, neurological disorders and other civilization diseases. In addition to basic biological research, the Institute provides expertise in the field of translational research, including pre-clinical research.

The Nencki Institute is open to cooperation with industry, aimed at introducing new products to the pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnological market.

The admission round will start on 27th July and will last until 9th August 2026.

• an enthusiastic student with a strong interest in Life Sciences
• you are an enthusiastic student with a strong interest in Life Sciences,
• you have a Master’s degree in biology, biotechnology, biophysics, neuroinformatics, neurocognitive science and other related fields,
• you would like to develop your carrier not only in scientific field, but also in the business environment,
• you would like to focus on research and practical work with optimal number of classes,
• you want to gain knowledge and skills necessary to have impact on the world,
• you want your answer to the question “What is my superpower?” to be “I’m the scientist!”
• Participation in international conferences and exchange programmes
  , e.g. STER;
• You can prepare yourself to conduct high-profile research at academic institutes and research centres in Poland and abroad;
• Promotion of science
  , e.g. Science Picnic, Brain Week;
• Effective international collaboration and opportunity to meet leading scientists from Poland and other European countries;
• Support in applying for additional grants;
• Supervision of great scientists
  , who have gained experience all over the world;
• Participation in the life of the scientific community.