Job Announcement:

 

Specialist in nanoparticle surface modification for the project titled:

Functionalized magnetocatalytic nanoparticles in lab-on-foil systems and digital microfluidics for medical biomarker detection funded by the National Centre for Research and Development from the European Funds for a Modern Economy programme – STEP

 

Location, Employment Form, and Conditions:

• civil-law contract (approx. 0.3 FTE);
• on-site work at the Warsaw University of Technology;
• employment period: 3-month probationary period (total contract duration, including the probationary period: 20 months);
• work on a prestigious research project titled „Functionalized magnetocatalytic nanoparticles in lab-on-foil systems and digital microfluidics for medical biomarker detection.”

 

 Responsibilities in the Research Team

• Synthesis and surface modification of superparamagnetic nanoparticles with selected ligands and polymers
• Investigation of the magnetic and catalytic properties of the obtained nanoparticles
• Conjugation of nanoparticles with selected bioreceptors using physical and chemical methods
• Analysis of the obtained results
• Preparation of documentation

 

Requirements:

• Higher education degree (M.Sc. or M.Sc. Eng.) in biotechnology, chemistry, or a related field
• Experience in the synthesis and modification of magnetic nanoparticles
• Experience in fabricating bioreceptor-based layers on various substrates
• Ability to work in a team
• Good command of English and Polish
• Experience in conducting scientific projects

 

Recruitment Process:

• Document Review: Application documents will be reviewed by the recruitment committee.
• Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited for an in-person or remote interview.
• Evaluation: The committee will summarize findings, and results will be emailed to candidates and posted on the CEZAMAT website within 10 days of completing the recruitment process.

Note: The job start planned for October 2026.

 

Benefits:

• Work in a new building equipped with cutting-edge technology.
• Friendly work environment.

 

Required Documents:

• CV including the clause:
  „I consent to the processing of my personal data necessary for the recruitment process, in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on Personal Data Protection.”
• a copy of the higher education diploma or an appropriate certificate;
• copies of scientific publications and a list of conference presentations;
• a cover letter.

Please send your application documents to mariusz.pietrzak@pw.edu.pl
Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.

 

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