1. MSc degree in biology, chemistry, computational biology, or similar.
2. Knowledge of biochemical issues and experimental techniques.
3. Ready to acquire knowledge of using TSA and CETSA techniques for chemical hits.
4. Good knowledge and experience in computational biology will be a bonus.
5. Understanding of the proteomics field.
6. Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
7. Status of PhD student at the University located in Poland.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Perform biological evaluation for the selected ligands and their derivatives against the target; hUPF1.
2. Make in vitro experiments for the selected ligands (and derivatives) for the UPF1 protein using thermal shift assay and cellular thermal shift assay methods.
3. Ready to learn and design in vitro and in vivo experiments, and make mass spectrometry runs on the selected samples, to identify the peptides and proteins.
4. Involve in making experiments for the FRET assay to study interactions between UPF1, UPF2, UPF3a, and UPF3b proteins.
5. Involve in designing experiments for scfv phage screen against the UPF1 protein.
6. Preparing scientific publications and analysis of data from biological experiments.

1. Scholarship contract for up to 12 months. Scholarship amounting up to 5000 PLN
2. Starting date to be discussed, as soon as possible.
3. Friendly and inspiring working atmosphere.
4. Presentation of work at international and national conferences.
5. In case of questions, you are encouraged to contact dr hab. eng. Monikaben Padariya at monikaben.padariya@ug.edu.pl  before submitting the application.

Required documents:

1. Curriculum vitae;
2. Motivation letter (including statement of current scientific interests) – up to 2 pages;
3. References: contact details (name, affiliation, email) of two researchers who can be contacted for references.
4. Signed statement on the GDPR information clause – template provided here https://iccvs.ug.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PhD-student-scholars….
5. Scan of master diploma.
   Documents referring to items 1-5 should be prepared in English and sent merged as ONE pdf file.

1. The decision will be made by the Scholarship Committee established by the Vice-Rector of the University of Gdańsk and chaired by the Project Principal Investigator.
2. An interview will be held (online or onsite).
3. The committee reserves the right to invite only pre-selected candidates for the interview.
4. The committee’s decision is final and is not subject to appeal.
5. The committee reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.

Submit the documents at iccvs@ug.edu.pl please add the reference 2025_18 in the email subject