Postdoctoral Position in Bacteriophage Stabilization and Polymeric Biomedical Applications
The Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for an interdisciplinary project focused on bacteriophage stabilization and advanced polymeric excipients for biomedical applications.
This full-time research position is part of the National Science Center (NCN) SHENG-4 project titled: “Viral Protection through Advanced Polymeric Excipients for Biomedical Applications” led by Jan Paczesny.
Research Focus
Stabilizing Bacteriophages for Biomedical and Industrial Applications
Bacteriophages are increasingly recognized as promising alternatives to antibiotics, especially against multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens. However, their broader implementation is limited by poor environmental stability during:
- Storage
- Transport
- Temperature fluctuations
- Desiccation
- Industrial formulation processes
Key Responsibilities
The successful postdoctoral researcher will:
- Design and conduct independent experimental studies
- Investigate stabilization of bacteriophages, proteins, and VLPs
- Perform microbiological and biochemical laboratory work
- Analyze phage–polymer interactions using biophysical techniques
- Maintain accurate research documentation
- Present findings at meetings and conferences
- Publish research in high-impact scientific journals
- Support junior group members and laboratory operations
Qualifications & Skills Required
Applicants should possess:
- A PhD in: Biology, Biotechnology
- Experience working with bacteriophages
- Protein or virus-like particle research experience
- Knowledge of nanostructure or polymer characterization
- Strong analytical and scientific communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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