Recruitment

INSTITUTION: Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences (HIIET PAS)

POSITION: PhD student

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: medical sciences

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: 27.06.2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28.07.2024

DATE OF COMPETITION SETTLEMENT: no later than 20.09.2024

Link to WSD IPAN website: https://www.intibs.pl/en/for-students/doctoral-school.html

Link to HIIET IPAN website: https://hirszfeld.pl/en/ 

Wrocław Doctoral School of Institutes of Polish Academy of Sciences (WDS IPAS) announces special recruitment for a PhD student – scholarship holder in the research project titled "Interaction Between the Immune System and Gut Microbiota in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Dependent on Human Papillomavirus," commissioned by the National Science Centre (grant no. UMO-2023/51/B/NZ7/00799) at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Bacteriophages, Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław.

We offer work in a dynamic and friendly team engaged in research on the influence of the bacterial microbiome and virome on human health.

Description of the Research Project

In our project, we aim to study a group of patients suffering from intestinal ailments and those with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis associated with HPV infection. Our hypothesis is that immunodeficiencies resulting from abnormalities in the gut microbiome structure may significantly impact the course of HPV 6/11 infection. The inspiration for this research is the unresolved mystery of the background of immunodeficiencies as a source of elimination or chronic presence of HPV, as well as the unexplained influence of gut microbiota on local and systemic immunity to HPV infection. Moreover, these issues may be directly related to the development of related diseases and changes in gut microbiota resulting from lifestyle and civilizational changes.

Additional Information

The research and PhD work will be carried out within the framework of the research project: “Interaction Between the Immune System and Gut Microbiota in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Dependent on Human Papillomavirus” commissioned by the National Science Centre (grant no. UMO-2023/51/B/NZ7/00799).

As part of the research project, the PhD student-scholar will receive a stipend, the amount of which is regulated by Article 209, paragraph 1 of the Act of July 20, 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742), which is partially funded by the National Science Centre under the research project. The PhD student will have covered social security costs, as specified in Article 6, paragraph 1, point 7b of the Act of October 13, 1998, on the social insurance system (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 497).

Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the Act of July 20, 2018, Law on Higher Education and Science, and the Recruitment Rules to the Wrocław Doctoral School of Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Duties of the PhD Student-Scholar:

• Conducting scientific research within the project, aimed at assessing selected interactions between the immune system and gut microbiota in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis dependent on human papillomavirus.
• Diligently performing assigned tasks.
• Continuous scientific development and expanding knowledge.
• Participating in the program of the Wrocław Doctoral School of Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Candidate Requirements:

• Possession of a Master's degree in medical biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or related fields.
• Enthusiasm for laboratory work and readiness for continuous knowledge and skills enhancement.

Required Documents:

• Application for admission to the WSD IPAN along with a statement of familiarity with the recruitment regulations for WSD IPAN.
• Completed personal questionnaire listing scientific publications, scholarships and awards, conferences attended by the candidate with titles and authors of presentations, in accordance with the document Recruitment Rules to the Wrocław Doctoral School of Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
• A motivation letter containing a brief description of scientific interests and achievements, and justification for the intention to undertake education at the doctoral school.
• A statement that, in case of admission to WSD IPAN, it will be the only doctoral school in which the candidate will be enrolled.
• A copy of the diploma confirming completion of studies or a certificate of obtaining a Master's degree in chemistry or materials engineering.
• A copy of the entire academic transcript for undergraduate and graduate studies (or integrated Master's studies), or a diploma supplement with grades for the entire studies, or student grade cards confirmed by the dean's office for all years of studies.
• An English language proficiency certificate at B2 level or higher (does not apply to candidates who passed the final exam of a course at this level during their studies).
• One or more letters of recommendation (sent directly to the address provided below).

Applications for admission to the School should be submitted by July 28, 2024, by 3:00 PM:

• In person at the School's office (INTiBS PAN, ul. Okólna 2, Wrocław) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or
• Electronically to (with the note recruitment OMV), original documents must be submitted before the start of education.

For additional information, please contact Prof. Dr. Hab. Krystyna Dąbrowska (email: or ).

Candidate Evaluation Criteria:

The criteria for candidate evaluation are described in the current Regulations of the Wrocław Doctoral School of Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences. 

Information clause: 

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