Medical University of Lublin

PhD-STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (3 years) at the Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, Poland

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student or a PhD student candidate at the Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin (UMLUB).

 

The position of a PhD-student is available for a period of three (3) years. The position is part of the project: ”The isolation of phenolic components of Zingiber officinale extracts and the assessment of their anticonvulsant activity in in vivo models”, financed by the NCN (National Science Centre). Principal Investigator (PI) is Prof. Wirginia Kukuła-Koch.  

 

The planned period of implementation of tasks for the Scholarship Holder in the project is 36 months.

 

WORK TASKS

Carrying out the practical laboratory work described in the project: 

• Preparation of plant extracts, optimization of the extraction process of plant material in terms of the recovery of phenolic compounds
• Research on the composition of extracts based on HPLC-DAD and HPLC-QTOF-MS / MS techniques
• Quantitative analysis of the obtained extracts by the HPLC-DAD and HPLC-Q-MS techniques
• Fractionation of plant extracts and isolation of single metabolites by countercurrent, flash and preparative chromatographs.
• Studies on the anticonvulsant activity of fractions and isolated compounds.
• Cooperation with all members of the Project Team (the project will be carried out in various units of the Medical University of Lublin and the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin)
• Presentation of research results at the team's scientific meetings.
• Active participation in scientific conferences, trainings, research internships and program of the Doctoral School.

• Systematic and organized work in a research team in a close cooperation with the Project Manager and other employees implementing the grant.

• The PhD student will work in close collaboration with the second PhD student, the PI, and colleagues from associated research teams. This position requires skills in the natural products chemistry, combined with an open personality and good social skills. We provide a stimulating, international and interdisciplinary research environment.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Graduate of MA or MSc studies in the following fields: pharmacy, chemistry or related fields
• PhD student status at the start and during participation in the project / Readiness to start education at the Doctoral School of the Medical University of Lublin;
• Knowledge of issues related to the optimization of the extraction of plant material, chromatography (analysis and isolation) of secondary metabolites, identification of natural products, research on the biological activity of compounds of plant origin
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and the ability to use basic analytical equipment;
• Readiness to improve qualifications and learn new laboratory methods and techniques;
• Ability to work in a team; Great work capacity and enthusiasm for research;
• Experience in the preparation of scientific papers;
• Knowledge of the English language (at least B2 level); The working language in the laboratory is Polish and English.
• Readiness to present the doctoral dissertation within a maximum of one year after the end of the participation in the project

 

Additional advantages will be:

• Experience in working with modern techniques for the isolation of natural compounds (flash chromatography, preparative chromatography, counter-current chromatography);
• Ability to work in a natural products chemistry laboratory;
• The license to perform animal research and the basic skills of working with animal models are experienced;
• Knowledge of basic techniques of statistical processing of quantitative data;
• High motivation to work in science, supported by previous scientific activity (eg participation in conferences, internships, training, membership in scientific clubs).
• Readiness to travel on business, including international travels, participation in conferences, trainings and research internships,

 

THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN:

• a brief motivation letter outlining why you are interested in the position, your previous research projects and work experience (CV) and your career goals.
• A description of your MA or MSc thesis
• copies of diplomas and all relevant certificates
• complete list of conference abstracts and/or publications
• for the purpose of the recruitment process, please attach the following document (Attachment 1)

 

WE OFFER
Salary level (scholarship) is 5 000 Polish zloty gross/month for 3 years (36 months). An active environment and a highly motivated group.

 

HOW TO APPLY
Please attach your application in English or Polish as one pdf file (max 15 Mb) and send it to: wirginia.kukula-koch@umlub.pl

The deadline for sending the application: 20.02.2022

Planned date of resolving the competition: 01.03.2022
Planned start date of the scholarship: 01.04.2022
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The best candidates will be invited for about 30 minutes job interview that will be organized on the Zoom platform.

The competition may not be settled due to lack of candidates meeting the requirements.

The decision of the Recruitment Committee cannot be appealed.

The scholarship is granted according to REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS (Annex to Resolution No 25/2019 of the NCN Council).

The NCN research scholarship may be combined with other scholarships and salaries financed from NCN funds awarded under more than one research project, with the reservation that the total amount of scholarships and salaries collected may not exceed 5 000 PLN per month.