Position Summary
Position:
Department:
School of Sciences
Institute:
Adam Mickiewicz University
Country:
Poland
Research Field:
chemical sciences
Posted Date:
NA
Deadline:
Jan 15, 2026
Offer Period:
3 Years
Offer Start Date:
NA
Engineering biocompatible and bioactive stents for better endothelial integration in cardiology applications
Description:
The project focuses on developing a new generation of biocompatible, slowly degradable, drug-eluting vascular stents that overcome key limitations of current solutions. By combining natural polymers with synthetic components, the goal is to achieve mechanically stable structures capable of supporting the formation and long-term maintenance of a functional endothelial monolayer. The stents will be manufactured using casting or 3D printing methods and optimized using flow simulations under physiological conditions. Integrated antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory, and drug-eluting properties aim to reduce restenosis and thrombosis. Biological and mechanical properties will be studied under in vitro and ex vivo perfusion conditions, resulting in a platform combining experimental and simulation data for the design of advanced vascular implants.
- Project Manager Dr. Jagoda Litowczenko-Cybulska UMO-2024/55/I/ST5/02185
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
The following shall be taken into account during the admission procedure: 1. A minimum grade of "very good" or equivalent from a second-cycle (master’s) or unified master’s degree diploma (5 points). Candidates applying on the basis of exceptional scientific achievements (e.g., grant awarded under the “Pearls of Science” competition) will also receive 5 points. 2. Evaluation of up to three documented scientific achievements submitted during registration in the IRK system, assessed according to the detailed criteria of the candidate's accomplishments (maximum of 20 points). 3. Assessment of other documented activities, based on up to three achievements indicated by the candidate, as per the specific criteria for the discipline (maximum of 5 points). 4. The outcome of the interview, which assesses: a) The candidate’s knowledge and competencies relevant to their intended research, including discipline-specific expertise. b) Research methodology appropriate to the chosen discipline. The interview has a maximum duration of 30 minutes and awards up to 50 points. 5. Evaluation of the research project prepared for admission, or in the case of recruitment tied to a grant project, the author’s concept for implementing the project (maximum of 20 points). Assessment focuses on: a) Formulation of the research objective and presentation of the research problem. Page 6 of 9 b) Originality of the research idea and approach to solving the research problem. c) Methodology suited to the indicated discipline. d) Awareness of the current state of research, supported by a basic bibliography. e) The project’s significance for the development of the chosen discipline.
Preferred Qualification:
Not Available
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Scholarship of PLN 5,000 gross for a period of 36 months.
Benefits:
Scholarship of PLN 5,000 gross for a period of 36 months.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
A person applying for admission to the Doctoral School registers in the IRK system ( Online Candidate Registration ) and submits documents in electronic form. The candidate is obliged to: 1) complete the registration form and attach an electronic photo measuring 20 mm x 25 mm with a resolution of at least 300 dpi; 2) specify the scientific discipline within which the candidate will prepare his/her doctoral dissertation at the doctoral school; 3) consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes; 4) attach your CV; 5) attach a cover letter indicating the scientific discipline in which the candidate would like to obtain a doctoral degree; 6) attach a scan of a copy of the higher education diploma together with a diploma supplement confirming the achievement of qualifications at level 7 of the Polish Qualifications Framework, and in the case of graduates from the academic year 2024/2025 who have not yet been issued a diploma, a certificate of obtaining qualifications at level 7 of the Polish Qualifications Framework together with information on the course of studies, subject to paragraph 3; 7) attach a statement of documented achievements and documents confirming these achievements (in the case of documents in languages other than Polish and English, a translation must be attached); the achievements subject to assessment should be indicated: a) up to 3 – in the case of scientific achievements; b) up to 3 – in the case of other achievements – consistent with the criteria referred to in § 11. 8) attaching a proposal for an original research project, and in the case of recruitment in connection with the implementation of a research project – an original concept for the implementation of the grant project, along with a bibliography (up to 8 pages of standard typescript, max. 15,000 characters with spaces); 9) attach an application for admission to the doctoral school, downloaded from the IRK system; 10) pay the recruitment fee. Persons who obtained the necessary education outside the territory of the Republic of Poland shall additionally submit: 1) a scan of a document certifying education – a diploma with a supplement of first-cycle studies (Bachelor degree) and a diploma with a supplement of second-cycle studies (MSc, MA) in the original language and with a certified translation into English or Polish; 2) a scan of a passport in the case of foreigners.
How to apply:
Recruitment schedule
- acceptance of documents: from 12 to 15 January 2026
- recruitment procedure: January 20, 2026
- announcement of the list of candidates qualified for admission: January 20, 2026
Recruitment fee
- The recruitment fee for the doctoral school is PLN 300.
Form of the qualification procedure
- Qualification procedure - one-stage.
Language of the recruitment process, including the interview
- Polish or English.
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU) in Poznań, Poland, is a leading Polish research university known for tradition, strong academics, and extensive programs, offering BA, MA, and PhDs across numerous fields like Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences, with a large international student body, multiple campuses, and a focus on high-quality research and interdisciplinary studies.
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