Competition for PhD Student-Scholarship in NEURO-FIT project (FENG.02.02-IP.05-0250/26) | Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at the Gdańsk University of Technology

To the project "NEURO-FIT: Bioadaptowalne mikroelektrody z hydrożelowymi kontaktami aktywowanymi in vivo do spersonalizowanej stymulacji i rejestracji głębokich struktur mózgu", financed by nr FENG.02.02-IP.05-001/26 Programme FENG and the Foundation for Polish Science, realised in dates 01.11.2026-31.12.2029, the Department of Functional Materials Engineering is looking for a PhD Student-Scholarschip.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (MSc/MSc Eng.) in biomedical engineering, materials science, electronics, or a related field
• status as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Gdansk University of Technology, or willingness to participate in the admission process to obtain PhD student status at the Doctoral School of Gdansk University of Technology before starting work on the project
• research experience in functional materials, bioelectronics, or biomedical interfaces
• experience conducting experimental laboratory research
• basic knowledge of materials characterization methods, particularly SEM/EDX, FTIR, electrochemical techniques, and electrical measurements
• ability to analyze and interpret experimental results
• strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• accuracy, good work organization, and readiness to conduct systematic experimental research
• ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team
• advanced English proficiency (minimum C1)

Desirable qualifications:

• research experience gained through a Master’s thesis, research projects, internships, or laboratory work
• experience with polymers, hydrogels, or conductive polymers
• experience with 3D printing or 3D bioprinting
• previous scientific activity, e.g., participation in conferences, scientific publications, student research groups, or research projects
• experience gained through international internships, exchange programs, or research stays

Tasks to be performed: 

• conducting experimental research on the development of conductive polymeric and hydrogel materials for bioelectronic interfaces
• preparation and modification of PEDOT-based materials and conductive hydrogel formulations
• participation in optimizing materials and fabrication processes, including 3D bioprinting
• characterization of the physicochemical, structural, mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical properties of the developed materials
• participation in the fabrication and optimization of bioadaptive microelectrodes and their in vitro validation
• systematic analysis of research results and maintenance of experimental documentation
• conducting experimental research on the development of conductive polymeric and hydrogel materials for bioelectronic interfaces
• preparation and modification of PEDOT-based materials and conductive hydrogels

We offer:

• the opportunity to conduct a PhD project within NEURO-FIT, funded under the FIRST TEAM FENG program of the Foundation for Polish Science
• work in the Bioelectronic Materials and Interfaces Lab at Gdansk University of Technology
• participate in research on a new generation of bioadaptive neural interfaces based on conductive hydrogels and 3D bioprinting
• work in an interdisciplinary, international research environment and collaborate with international project partners
• opportunities to conduct part of the research and undertake research stays at international partner institutions
• access to modern research infrastructure
• opportunities to publish research results in international scientific journals and present them at scientific conferences
• support in developing scientific independence and building an individual research track record

Type of competition: nr FENG.02.02-IP.05-001/26 Programme FENG (application number: FENG.02.02-IP.05-0250/26)

Deadline for submitting applications: 28.10.2026, 23:59 CET

Employment conditions: PhD scholarschip contract, 4 000,00 PLN/month.

To apply, please send your CV, the certificate of PhD-Student status and cover letter to karolina.cysewska@pg.edu.pl (PI: Dr inż. Karolina Cysewska). We will contact only selected candidates.

Date of posting the ad of extention: 14.10.2026.