Head of the PhD study programme:
dr hab. Joanna Kapusta, UJ prof.phone: +48 12 664 5206
joanna.kapusta@uj.edu.pl
PhD Student Administration Office:
mgr inż. Anna Stecphone: +48 12 664 6752
wb.doktoranci@uj.edu.pl
The PhD Programme in Biology is carried out in English, in a full-time, eight-semester system.
This PhD programme covers courses representing various areas of biological sciences, including training in modern methodology and mastering skills useful in professional academic and non-academic careers. Choice of facultative classes and the possibility of gaining credits for courses offered outside of the University ensures flexibility and helps to adjust participation in courses to the individual research plan of the student.
For everyone who will be accepted for the PhD programme in Biology, a scholarship is guaranteed.
PhD students are recruited for the specific research topics offered by the faculty members. Some of the competitions listed below are held outside the OAS system (Online Application System). We kindly ask you to follow the recruitment rules described in each competition.
Each year, PhD students and their advisors/promotors write an individual research plan for a given year. Until the end of four semesters, students’ achievements are evaluated (mid-term evaluation) by the committee.
Doctoral dissertations are prepared under the supervision of a scientific staff of the Faculty of Biology (members of the Institute of Botany, Institute of Environmental Sciences or Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research). PhD programme in Biology leads to the scientific Doctoral title in the discipline of biology. More information about the programme can be found here.
Pursuant to § 3 section 11 and § 7 sections 1 and 3 of Resolution No. 5/I/2020 of the Senate of the Jagiellonian University of 29 January 2020 on: the rules of recruitment for the Doctoral School of the Sciences and Life Sciences at the Jagiellonian University in the academic year 2020/2021, the Director of the Doctoral School of the Sciences and Life Sciences announces a competition as part of the PhD Programme in Biology study programme for one doctoral student with a scholarship financed from the research project funds.
As part of the NCN Opus 16 project „The role of environmental factors in maintaining adaptive pace-of-life variation in a mammal holobiont: an experimental evolution approach”, a commission set up at the School will conduct recruitment for the teaching programme of Biomedical Sciences in the academic year 2020/21. The project manager, prof. dr hab. Paweł Koteja and Anni Hämäläinen offers an opportunity to complete a doctorate in the area mentioned above.
The project description and special merit requirements for the candidates are presented here.
A more detailed description of the project and the research program is presented here.
The schedule of the current competition is as follows:
Preliminary enquiries: email to the principal investigator and the prospective PhD school supervisor, Paweł Koteja (pawel.koteja@uj.edu.pl).
The formal application should be sent by email to the above address and to the PhD School secretary (anna.stec@uj.edu.pl) by 13.09.2020, and should include:
1) A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) including information on relevant academic achievements, publications, awards, and relevant experience and training. This document should also include identification information (PESEL number for candidates from Poland, or passport number for candidates from abroad).
2) A motivation letter (maximum 2 pages), explaining how the applicant’s background and research interests make them a suitable candidate for the position.
3) A scan of MSc diploma, or a certificate informing that the degree has been already obtained, or a letter from supervisor confirming that the MSc thesis is completed and the defense or final exams are scheduled on or before 16 September 2020.
4) Transcript of grades: diploma supplement, or the official transcript of grades, or another document listing completed courses and grades. Information about grading scale must be included.
5) Two reference letters from recognized scientists who have a first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s skills and past research experience.
6) Documents confirming the most important academic achievements declared in CV, particularly pdfs of publications.
7) A signed copy of a formal statement concerning the processing of personal data, available here: https://cawp.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/wynagrodzenia/stypendia (or on request from PI).
As a rule, the documents must be in English, with the exception of the copy of MSc diploma (#3), and the statement concerning personal data (#7), which can be in Polish. Diplomas and transcript of grades issued in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations to English or Polish.
Documents required for enrolment (successful applicant only):
If the candidate has not yet been issued the paper copy of the diploma by the day of the enrolment, they may substitute this document with a certificate of graduation. In such case candidate must oblige themselves to submit the document of the diploma to the School by the date set by the School.
Higher education diplomas obtained abroad should:
Each document issued in a language other than Polish or English shall be accompanied by a certified translation into Polish or English.
* Please include the following clause in your CV:
"I agree to the processing of my personal data contained in this recruitment form by the Jagiellonian University in Krakow for recruitment purposes (data controller), in accordance with Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the EU 2016/679 of 27 April 2016. on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and on the repeal of Directive 95/46/EC in the framework of the fulfilment of the legal obligation on the controller (Article 6(1)(a) of the Regulation). a) and the Act of 10 May 2018 on the Protection of Personal Data (Journal of Laws 2018 item 1000)."