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Head of the PhD study programme:

dr hab. Grzegorz Tylko, JU Prof.
phone: +48 12 664 5336
grzegorz.tylko@uj.edu.pl

PhD Student Administration Office:

mgr inż. Anna Stec
phone: +48 12 664 6752
wb.doktoranci@uj.edu.pl

Limit of places
[regular admission]

1st round: 12

Institute of Botany: 3
Institute of Environmental Sciences: 1
Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research: 8

Admission:

Admission rules
Required documents
Statement of support
Admission schedule

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Past calls:

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>> The Biology PhD Programme <<

 
The "Biology" PhD study programme prepares students for a doctoral degree in the discipline of biological sciences. More information about the programme can be found here. 
Doctoral dissertation topics are related to research in the fields of:
  • Botany, including: plant cytology, plant ecology, classical and experimental embryology, phytogeography, phytosociology, in vitro cultures of plant tissues and organs, lichenology, mycology, paleobotany, plant taxonomy
  • Environmental biology including: ecosystem research, biodiversity, evolutionary ecology, ecotoxicology, natural resources management Institute of Environmental Sciences - Faculty of Biology
  • Zoology and biomedical research, including anthropology, cell and tissue biology, reproductive and developmental biology, endocrinology, faunistics, genetics and speciation processes, neurobiology and immunology, hormone-dependent cancer, xenoestrogens and reproductive disorders
These areas offer numerous seminars, lectures and courses to choose from.
The PhD study programme offered lasts 8 semesters and provides the opportunity to achieve learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences as specified for the 8th level of the PQF (Polish Qualifications Framework).

The “Biology” PhD study programme provides the following benefits:

  • Obtaining an advanced level qualification in the biological sciences.
  • Doing your dissertation and obtaining a doctoral degree at the oldest university in this part of Europe: https://www.uj.edu.pl/uniwersytet-z-collegium-medicum/historia.
  • Personal development through participation in the work of experienced research teams, establishing national and international scientific contacts through extensive collaboration with scientific institutions.
  • Conducting interdisciplinary research with a multifaceted approach to research in terms of theory and practice.
  • Contact with renowned scientists from the Jagiellonian University and other Polish and foreign universities in disciplines related to your study.
  • Access to specialized laboratories equipped with modern equipment such as diagnostic microscopes, a transmission electron microscope for biological applications and a flow cytometer.
  • Participating in research projects and acquiring your own projects.
  • Participating in summer schools.
  • Obtaining language certificates.
  • Popularization of science as broadly understood.

Added benefits:

  • the opportunity to participate in the cultural and social life of the city of Krakow https://phd.uj.edu.pl/life-in-cracow 
  • the opportunity to meet and collaborate with doctoral students from all over the world
  • membership of the PhD Students’ Association of the Jagiellonian University https://doktoranci.uj.edu.pl/ 
  • free education
  • scholarship and health insurance
  • additional remuneration for work in research projects

The graduate of the “Biology” PhD study programme:

  • Is prepared to practice science, carry out research and conduct teaching activities at the university level.
  • Is able to use in practice the acquired knowledge in the field of biological sciences to construct innovative research hypotheses in order to solve theoretical and practical problems.
  • Is able to support the development of others through teaching with the use of modern methodology, techniques and educational tools
  • Possesses the necessary social competences
  • Understands the need and shows readiness to fulfil social obligations resulting from conducting scientific research.

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Biology (20.08.2021)
Development of small-molecule imunomodulators of human immune system as a novel line of anicancer therapy.(Impelentation PhD)

 
Pursuant to § 7 sections 1 and 3 of Resolution No. 68/IX/2020 of the Senate of the Jagiellonian University of  30 September 2020 on: the rules of recruitment for the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences at the Jagiellonian University in the academic year 2020/2021, the Director of the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences announces a competition for 1 doctoral student/s with a scholarship financed from the research project (“Implementation PhD”) funds as part of the PhD study programme Biology.
The project manager, dr hab. Elżbieta Kołaczkowska, prof. UJ offers an opportunity to complete the doctorates in the following area: Development of small-molecule imunomodulators of human immune system as a novel line of anicancer therapy.
An abstract of the project is attached to this announcement.
After the interviews and the evaluation of the candidates, the Chairman of the committee presents a report to the Director containing a list of candidates recommended for admission to the school as part of the research project.

Schedule of the competition:

1. Opening of the competition: 23.08.2021
2. Application submission deadline: 30.08.2021
3. Entrance exams: 2-3.09.2021
4. Announcement of results: 07.09.2021
5. Enrolment: 08.09.2021
 

Detailed terms and procedures of admission.

Employer's declaration of emplying a doctoral student

Candidate's profile:

  • Higher education (Master's degree in the field of Biotechnology (preferable) or in Biology)
  • Experience in conducting research in the field of immuno-oncology documented by scientific publications and / or conference reports
  • Practical knowledge of the techniques necessary to start the project implementation: flow cytometry, AlphaLISA, qPCR, FERT
  • Knowledge of the English language at the advanced level (documented with a certificate)
  • Experience in working in a biotechnology company

An additional advantage will be:

  • Experience in planning and conducting biomedical research
  • Experience in conducting research in the field of small molecule kinase inhibitors and their use in oncological therapies,
  • Experience in working with primary cells and cell line
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