Competition for 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 Student-Scholarship.

Requirements:

• status as a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in a technical field, particularly biomedical engineering, materials science, electronics, or a related discipline
• interest in scientific research in the field of functional materials, bioelectronics, or biomedical engineering
• willingness to conduct experimental laboratory work and learn new research methods
• strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• accuracy, responsibility, and good organizational skills
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• advanced English proficiency (minimum C1)

Desirable qualifications:

• prior experience in laboratory work, research projects, or student research groups
• basic knowledge of polymeric materials, hydrogels, conductive materials, or electrochemistry
• basic knowledge of materials characterization methods
• experience with 3D printing, CAD design, or electronics
• interest in further scientific development in bioelectronics and functional materials

Tasks to be performed: 

• participation in experimental research on the development of conductive polymeric and hydrogel materials for bioelectronic interfaces
• support in the preparation of PEDOT-based materials and conductive hydrogel formulations
• participation in sample preparation and characterization of the physicochemical, electrical, and electrochemical properties of the developed materials
• participation in 3D printing and bioprinting activities and the fabrication of microelectrode prototypes
• support in electrochemical testing and validation of the developed materials and microelectrodes
• processing and analysis of experimental results and maintenance of research documentation
• collaboration with team members in carrying out ongoing research tasks within the project

We offer:

• participation in the NEURO-FIT research project, funded by the FIRST TEAM FENG program of the Foundation for Polish Science
• work in the Bioelectronic Materials and Interfaces Lab at Gdansk University of Technology
• hands-on research experience with conductive polymers, hydrogels, electrochemistry, 3D bioprinting, and microelectrodes
• direct involvement in scientific research and the development of new bioelectronics technologies
• work in an interdisciplinary, international research environment
• opportunities to develop research skills and contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations
• the opportunity to continue scientific development within the Bioelectronic Materials and Interfaces Lab

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: Student-scholarship contract, amount: 2 000 PLN/month.

To apply, please send your CV, the certificate of 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.