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Institution: Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS,
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
Position: PhD student – scholarship holder in the NCN research project (M/F)
Scientific discipline: Chemical Sciences
Date of announcement: 27.02.2026
Application deadline: 23.03.2026
Date of competition settlement: Recruitment results will be announced within 7 days after the end of the interviews.
Planned date of commencement of education and participation in the project: 01.05.2026
Link to DS of ILT&SR PAS website: https://phd.intibs.pl/en/
Link to ILT&SR PAS website: https://intibs.pl
Keywords: luminescence, thermal history phosphors
Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (DS of ILT&SR PAS) announces a special recruitment for a PhD student – scholarship holder (M/F) in the research project: "Redox-based thermal history phosphors for highly sensitive and visual optical sensing", carried out on behalf of the National Science Center OPUS 29 (grant no. 2025/57/B/ST11/03452) in the Division of Biomedical Physicochemistry of the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wroclaw.
Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Requirements for the candidate
The application should include a filled application form at the link https://phd.intibs.pl/en/recruitment.html and presented in Polish or English:
- diplomas: diplomas: secondary school leaving certificate or upper secondary school leaving certificate; bachelor's (engineering) and master's degree, or a diploma of completion of integrated master's studies certifying the acquisition of a master's degree in chemistry, physics, materials engineering, or related fields. The original document of the diploma (paper version) must be submitted before taking the oath (this is a prerequisite for starting the program),
[in the case of candidates with exceptional academic achievements who do not meet this requirement: (1) a copy of the first-cycle degree or third-year of uniform master's degree diploma and (2) an application to the School Council for admission to the recruitment process, including a description of documented academic achievements of the highest quality],
Important: If you obtained your master's degree outside the European Union, you must additionally provide an apostille or authentication (legalization) of the originals of both your master's degree diploma and its supplement with grades by the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Poland (in the country where it was obtained). Documents submitted without the appropriate authentication will be considered as not meeting the formal requirements.
- a duplicate (certified copy) of the entire grade book/Transcript of Records of the first- and second-cycle program (or full-cycle Master’s degree program), or a supplement to the degree with grades from the entire course of study, or a student’s (M/F) grading report from all years of their studies confirmed by the Dean’s Office, together with the calculated average grade from their studies;
- a certificate of English-language skills at B2 level or higher or information in the diploma supplement that the candidate completed an English course at the required level as part of the university program (if the supplement does not describe the level of the course, a certificate from the Dean’s Office is required;
- a cover letter with an indication of the research topics within the framework of the research project;
- additional documents proving the candidate's suitability for scientific work (list of publications and conference presentations, list of completed courses and postgraduate studies, obtained language certificates, activity in scientific circles, etc.).
Doctoral Student Responsibilities
- Implementation of the individual research plan in accordance with the approved research project. 2. Synthesis of inorganic materials doped with transition metal ions and/or lanthanide ions. 3. Characterization of the luminescent properties of the obtained phosphors as a function of applied temperature. 4. Analysis and interpretation of the obtained results.5. Preparation of scientific reports and research publications.
Scholarship
The doctoral scholarship will be paid a maximum of 4 years in the monthly amount of:
- 5000 PLN (the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 24%) until the month in which the doctoral student's mid-term evaluation at the doctoral school was conducted
- 6500 PLN (the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 24%) after the month in which the student's mid-term evaluation at doctoral school was conducted with positive result.
The scholarship amount will not be lower than specified in the Law on Higher Education and Science and applicable executive regulations .
The scholarship will be paid after deduction of all components, in accordance with the applicable regulations and in accordance with the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024.10.24; 1571).
Joining the competition
Candidates wishing to enter the competition should submit all documents specified in the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Candidates' applications for admission to the School must be submitted by 23.03.2026
- a) by email to the address (preferred method of application); however, the original documents should be delivered before the studies start (a failure to meet this requirement will result in the candidate’s name being removed from the list of doctoral students),
- b) in person at the School’s Secretariat Office at the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 2 Okólna St. in Wrocław, from 9 am to 3 pm
Description of the research project and the PhD thesis
Undetected thermal overexposures are a frequent yet often overlooked cause of material degradation, structural damage, and critical system failures. Thermal history phosphors offer a powerful solution by permanently recording the maximum temperature exposure through irreversible changes in their luminescent properties. These materials enable straightforward, post-event optical readout without requiring continuous monitoring or external power, making them especially attractive for long-term deployment in inaccessible or energy-constrained environments. Among the various types of thermal history phosphors, those operating via redox mechanisms are particularly promising, as they rely on thermally induced changes in the oxidation state of dopant ions, which result in distinct and often visually perceptible shifts in emission color. This feature not only allows for intuitive, visual readout, but also provides high sensitivity and precision in identifying the maximal experienced temperature. Despite their significant potential, redox-based thermal history phosphors remain largely unexplored, and the relationships between synthesis parameters, material properties, and sensing performance are poorly understood. This project addresses these knowledge gaps by developing a systematic framework for the rational design of redox-based THPs. It will establish clear correlations between host composition, dopant ions properties and thermal response behavior. As a result, the project will deliver a promising class of versatile, highly sensitive, and tunable thermal history phosphors that offer dual-readout capability - enabling both accurate maximal experienced temperature determination and immediate visual indication of thermal exposure.
Additional information
For additional information, please contact the project manager dr Maja Szymczak (e-mail: , tel. +48 71 3954290).
Personal information
Candidates' personal data are collected and processed by the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław in accordance with the information on personal data processing available at https://bip.intibs.pl/artykuly/rodo-1
Institution: Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS,
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
Position: PhD student – scholarship holder in the NCN research project (M/F)
Scientific discipline: Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences
Date of announcement: 27.02.2026
Application deadline: 23.03.2026
Date of competition settlement: Recruitment results will be announced within 7 days after the end of the interviews.
Planned date of commencement of education and participation in the project: 01.05.2026
Link to DS of ILT&SR PAS website: https://phd.intibs.pl/en/
Link to ILT&SR PAS website: https://intibs.pl
Keywords: luminescence, luminescence manometry
Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (DS of ILT&SR PAS) announces a special recruitment for a PhD student – scholarship holder (M/F) in the research project: "High-sensitivity optical manometers based on luminescence kinetics", carried out on behalf of the National Science Center OPUS-28 (grant no. 2024/55/B/ST5/01411) in the Division of Biomedical Physicochemistry of the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wroclaw.
Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Requirements for the candidate
The application should include a filled application form at the link https://phd.intibs.pl/en/recruitment.html and presented in Polish or English:
- diplomas: secondary school leaving certificate or upper secondary school leaving certificate; bachelor's (engineering) and master's degree, or a diploma of completion of integrated master's studies certifying the acquisition of a master's degree in chemistry, physics, materials engineering, or related fields. The original document of the diploma (paper version) must be submitted before taking the oath (this is a prerequisite for starting the program),
[in the case of candidates with exceptional academic achievements who do not meet this requirement: (1) a copy of the first-cycle degree or third-year of uniform master's degree diploma and (2) an application to the School Council for admission to the recruitment process, including a description of documented academic achievements of the highest quality],
Important: If you obtained your master's degree outside the European Union, you must additionally provide an apostille or authentication (legalization) of the originals of both your master's degree diploma and its supplement with grades by the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Poland (in the country where it was obtained). Documents submitted without the appropriate authentication will be considered as not meeting the formal requirements.
- a duplicate (certified copy) of the entire grade book/Transcript of Records of the first- and second-cycle program (or full-cycle Master’s degree program), or a supplement to the degree with grades from the entire course of study, or a student’s (M/F) grading report from all years of their studies confirmed by the Dean’s Office, together with the calculated average grade from their studies;
- a certificate of English-language skills at B2 level or higher or information in the diploma supplement that the candidate completed an English course at the required level as part of the university program (if the supplement does not describe the level of the course, a certificate from the Dean’s Office is required;
- a cover letter with an indication of the research topics within the framework of the research project;
- additional documents proving the candidate's suitability for scientific work (list of publications and conference presentations, list of completed courses and postgraduate studies, obtained language certificates, activity in scientific circles, etc.).
Doctoral Student Responsibilities
- Implementation of the individual research plan in accordance with the approved research project. 2. Synthesis of inorganic materials doped with transition metal ions and/or lanthanide ions. 3. Characterization of the luminescent properties of the obtained phosphors as a function of applied temperature. 4. Analysis and interpretation of the obtained results.5. Preparation of scientific reports and research publications.
Scholarship
The doctoral scholarship will be paid a maximum of 4 years in the monthly amount of:
- 5000 PLN (the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 24%) until the month in which the doctoral student's mid-term evaluation at the doctoral school was conducted
- 6500 PLN (the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 24%) after the month in which the student's mid-term evaluation at doctoral school was conducted with positive result.
The scholarship amount will not be lower than specified in the Law on Higher Education and Science and applicable executive regulations.
The scholarship will be paid after deduction of all components, in accordance with the applicable regulations and in accordance with the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024.10.24; 1571).
Joining the competition
Candidates wishing to enter the competition should submit all documents specified in the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Candidates' applications for admission to the School must be submitted by 23.03.2026
- a) by email to the address (preferred method of application); however, the original documents should be delivered before the studies start (a failure to meet this requirement will result in the candidate’s name being removed from the list of doctoral students),
- b) in person at the School’s Secretariat Office at the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 2 Okólna St. in Wrocław, from 9 am to 3 pm
Description of the research project and the PhD thesis
The exceptional sensitivity of the spectroscopic properties of transition metal ions to changes in local point symmetry is reflected not only in shifts in the spectral position of their emission bands but also in modifications to their luminescence kinetics. For transition metal ions of a 3d3 electronic configuration (e.g., Cr3+, Mn4+), the application of isostatic pressure shortens the average metal-oxygen bond distance, resulting in an increase in crystal field strength. This compression raises the energy of the 4T2 level, thereby reducing the spin-orbit coupling between the 2E and 4T2 levels. Consequently, the luminescence kinetics of materials doped with Cr3+ and Mn4+ ions are prolonged under increased pressure. The sensitivity of luminescence kinetics in such materials to pressure changes can be significantly enhanced by employing a unique strategy of signal superposition from two luminescent ions. This innovative approach enables the development of luminescent manometers with unprecedented relative sensitivity, paving the way for highly precise pressure measurement applications. To achieve this, a specific group of phosphors will be synthesized, and their spectroscopic properties as a function of pressure will be investigated. The resulting data will be used to train a machine learning algorithm to predict the pressure-induced variation in the luminescent properties of phosphors co-doped with Cr3+ and Mn4+ ions based on the structural data. This project will enhance our understanding of how the point symmetry of ions, host material stiffness, chemical composition, metal-oxygen bond length, and coordination number affect the manometric performance of the analyzed materials. Ultimately, it will enable the design of luminescent manometers with predicted manometric performance based on the structural parameters of the host material.
Additional information
For additional information, please contact the project manager prof. Lukasz Marciniak (e-mail: , tel. +48 71 3954291).
Personal information
Candidates' personal data are collected and processed by the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław in accordance with the information on personal data processing available at https://bip.intibs.pl/artykuly/rodo-1
Institution: Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS,
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
Position: PhD student – scholarship holder in the NCN research project (M/F)
Scientific discipline: Chemical Sciences
Date of announcement: 30.01.2026
Application deadline: 20.02.2026
Date of competition settlement: Recruitment results will be announced within 7 days after the end of the interviews.
Planned date of commencement of education and participation in the project: 01.04.2026
Link to DS of ILT&SR PAS website: https://phd.intibs.pl/en/
Link to ILT&SR PAS website: https://intibs.pl
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis, hierarchical catalysts, carbon dioxide hydrogenation, smart nanomaterials, thermally-programmed methods, electron microscopy (TEM, SEM), in situ/operando methods
Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (DS of ILT&SR PAS) announces a special recruitment for a PhD student – scholarship holder (M/F) in the research project: "Smart multicomponent catalysts for CO₂ valorization", carried out on behalf of the National Science Center SONATA 19 (grant no. 2023/51/D/ST4/00339) in the Division of Nanomaterials Chemistry and Catalysis of the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wroclaw.
Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Requirements for the candidate
The application should include a filled application form at the link https://phd.intibs.pl/en/recruitment.html and presented in Polish or English:
- diplomas: matriculation or higher secondary school certificate, Bachelor’s (engineering), Master's Degree diploma in chemistry, Physics, material engineering or related disciplines or an equivalent certificate of graduation or an official document from the applicant’s (M/F) university stating when the M.Sc. defense is due. The diploma should be provided before taking the oath (the commencement of education),
[in the case of candidates who do not meet this condition: (1) a copy of the diploma of completion of first-cycle or third-year master's degree studies and (2) an application to the School Council for admission to recruitment, including a description of proven scientific achievement of the highest quality],
In the case of obtaining a professional title M.Sc. outside the European Union - additionally originals of M.Sc. diploma and its transcript with grades, both certified with an apostille or authenticating (legalization) in the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Poland (in that country). Documents submitted without proper authentication will be considered as not meeting formal requirements.
- a duplicate (certified copy) of the entire grade book/Transcript of Records of the first- and second-cycle program (or full-cycle Master’s degree program), or a supplement to the degree with grades from the entire course of study, or a student’s (M/F) grading report from all years of their studies confirmed by the Dean’s Office, together with the calculated average grade from their studies;
- a certificate of English-language skills at B2 level or higher or information in the diploma supplement that the candidate completed an English course at the required level as part of the university program (if the supplement does not describe the level of the course, a certificate from the Dean’s Office is required;
- a cover letter with an indication of the research topics within the framework of the research project;
- additional documents proving the candidate's suitability for scientific work (list of publications and conference presentations, list of completed courses and postgraduate studies, obtained language certificates, activity in scientific circles, etc.).
Doctoral Student Responsibilities
- Implementation of an individual research plan, consistent with the research project;
- Synthesis of hierarchical catalysts with designed morphology and structure;
- Comprehensive characterization of synthesized materials using ex situ and in situ/operando methods;
- Analysis and interpretation of obtained data;
- Preparing reports and publications in collaboration with other members of the research team;
- Presenting the results at scientific conferences
Scholarship
The doctoral scholarship will be paid a maximum of 4 years in the monthly amount of:
- 5,000 PLN (the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 24%) until the month in which the doctoral student's mid-term evaluation at the doctoral school was conducted
- not lower than specified in the Law on Higher Education and Science and applicable executive regulations the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 11%) after the month in which the student's mid-term evaluation at doctoral school was conducted
The scholarship will be paid after deduction of all components, in accordance with the applicable regulations and in accordance with the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024.10.24; 1571).
Joining the competition
Candidates wishing to enter the competition should submit all documents specified in the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Candidates' applications for admission to the School must be submitted by 20.02.2026
- by email to the address (preferred method of application); however, the original documents should be delivered before the studies start (a failure to meet this requirement will result in the candidate’s name being removed from the list of doctoral students),
- in person at the School’s Secretariat Office at the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 2 Okólna St. in Wrocław, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Description of the research project and the PhD thesis
Supervisor: prof. dr hab. Leszek Kępiński
Auxiliary supervisor: dr inż. Karolina Ledwa
The proposed doctoral project addresses the pressing global issue of mitigating atmospheric CO₂ concentrations, focusing on its thermochemical conversion to valuable chemicals such as alcohols or hydrocarbons. Given the inherent thermodynamic stability of CO₂ and the persistent limitations of current catalytic systems (including poor selectivity and rapid deactivation) the development of efficient, selective, and stable catalysts remains a major scientific and technological challenge.
The central aim of the project is to design and synthesize a new generation of nanostructured heterogeneous catalysts featuring a hierarchical architecture, tailored explicitly for CO₂ hydrogenation. These catalysts will be based on alumina supports with controlled morphology, grafted with ceria nanoparticles doped with catalytically active metals. The chemical composition, size, and distribution of the active phase particles on the support will be meticulously engineered to optimize the catalysts’ activity, selectivity, and long-term stability. A key innovation lies in the incorporation of self-regenerative functionalities within the active phase, which are expected to enhance catalyst durability under reaction conditions.
To elucidate structure–activity relationships, the obtained materials will be in-depth characterized using advanced techniques, including powder X-ray diffraction, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and gas adsorption-based methods. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of in situ/operando techniques (e.g., in situ DRIFTS, in situ TEM), which enable the monitoring of the structural and chemical evolution of catalysts under real reaction conditions.
Additional information
For additional information, please contact the project manager Dr. Karolina Ledwa (e-mail: ).
Personal information
Candidates' personal data are collected and processed by the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław in accordance with the information on personal data processing available at https://bip.intibs.pl/artykuly/rodo-1
Ranking list for special recruitment to the Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS
at the Optical Spectroscopy Division for a Doctoral Student - Scholarship Holder (contractor)
in the DAINA 3 research project (NCN) (chemical sciences)
entitled ‘Persistent phosphors based on luminescent spinel nanocrystals exhibiting quantum-cutting effect for bio-imaging’ NCN DAINA 3 (UMO-2024/52/L/ST5/00102)
| Ranking position | First name and surname | Number of points obtained |
| 1. | Ignazio Andriolo | 14,67 |
The Recruitment Commission has set the minimum number of points required for admission to the Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS at 14.4.
The Admissions Committee determined that Ignazio Andriolo, candidate No. 1 on the ranking list, obtained 14.67 admission points. As he obtained more points than the minimum required, the Commission decided to recommend to the Head of the Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS that the following be entered on the list of doctoral students:
- Ignazio Andriolo as a doctoral student – scholarship holder (contractor) in the above-mentioned project.
Recruitment schedule is available here (PDF, 276 kB).
entitled „Persistent phosphors based on luminescent spinel nanocrystals exhibiting quantum-cutting effect for bio-imaging” NCN DAINA 3 (UMO-2024/52/L/ST5/00102)
Place:
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of PAS in Wroclaw
ul. Okólna 2, 50-422 Wrocław, Poland
room nr I/103 (I floor) and MS Teams
Date: 16.01.2026 (Friday)
|
1. |
11:00 |
Ignazio Andriolo |
Teams |
Recruitment schedule is available here (PDF, 119 kB).
Institution: Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS,
Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
Position: PhD student – scholarship holder in the NCN research project
Scientific discipline: Chemical Sciences
Date of announcement: 11.12.2025
Application deadline: 31.12.2025
Date of competition settlement: Recruitment results will be announced within 7 days after the end of the interviews.
Planned date of commencement of education and participation in the project: 01.02.2026
Link to DS of ILT&SR PAS website: https://phd.intibs.pl/en/
Link to ILT&SR PAS website: https://intibs.pl
Keywords: persistent luminescence; photoluminescence imaging; optically stimulated luminescence; quantum-cutting; cytotoxicity
Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (DS of ILT&SR PAS) announces a special recruitment for a PhD student – scholarship holder in the research project: "Persistent phosphors based on luminescent spinel nanocrystals exhibiting quantum-cutting effect for bio-imaging", carried out on behalf of the National Science Center DAINA 3 (grant no. UMO-2024/52/L/ST5/00102) in the Division of Optical Spectroscopy of the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wroclaw.
Recruitment is conducted in accordance with the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of ILT&SR PAS
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Requirements for the candidate
The application should include a filled application form at the link https://phd.intibs.pl/en/recruitment.html and presented in Polish or English:
- diplomas: matriculation or higher secondary school certificate, Bachelor’s (engineering), Master's Degree diploma in chemistry, Physics, material engineering or related disciplines or an equivalent certificate of graduation or an official document from the applicant’s university stating when the M.Sc. defense is due. The diploma should be provided before taking the oath (the commencement of education),
[in the case of candidates who do not meet this condition: (1) a copy of the diploma of completion of first-cycle or third-year master's degree studies and (2) an application to the School Council for admission to recruitment, including a description of proven scientific achievement of the highest quality],
In the case of obtaining a professional title M.Sc. outside the European Union - additionally originals of M.Sc. diploma and its transcript with grades, both certified with an apostille or authenticating (legalization) in the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Poland (in that country). Documents submitted without proper authentication will be considered as not meeting formal requirements.
- a duplicate (certified copy) of the entire grade book/Transcript of Records of the first- and second-cycle program (or full-cycle Master’s degree program), or a supplement to the degree with grades from the entire course of study, or a student’s grading report from all years of their studies confirmed by the Dean’s Office, together with the calculated average grade from their studies;
- a certificate of English-language skills at B2 level or higher or information in the diploma supplement that the candidate completed an English course at the required level as part of the university program (if the supplement does not describe the level of the course, a certificate from the Dean’s Office is required;
- a cover letter with an indication of the research topics within the framework of the research project;
- additional documents proving the candidate's suitability for scientific work (list of publications and conference presentations, list of completed courses and postgraduate studies, obtained language certificates, activity in scientific circles, etc.).
Doctoral Student Responsibilities
- Implementation of an individual research plan, consistent with the research project; 2. Optimization of the synthesis of the undoped spinel powder samples and their structural, morphological and basic spectroscopic characterization; 3. Synthesis of the single- and co-doped spinel powders, optimization of lanthanide ion concentration, and the structural, morphological, and spectroscopic studies of the samples; 4. Preparation, optimization and basic spectroscopic, including QC efficiency, measurements of colloidal solutions of undoped and doped spinel samples; 5. Covalent and non-covalent surface functionalization of undoped and doped spinel samples and their structural and spectroscopic characterization; 6. Verification of chemical stability, reproducibility and biocompatibility of functionalized nanophosphors; 7. Preparation of reports and scientific publications; 8. Participation in scientific conferences.
Scholarship
The doctoral scholarship will be paid a maximum of 4 years in the monthly amount of:
- 5,000 PLN (the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 24%) until the month in which the doctoral student's mid-term evaluation at the doctoral school was conducted,
- not lower than specified in the Law on Higher Education and Science and applicable executive regulations the amount will be reduced by the cost of mandatory social security contributions, etc., about 11%) after the month in which the student's mid-term evaluation at doctoral school was conducted.
The scholarship will be paid after deduction of all components, in accordance with the applicable regulations and in accordance with the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024.10.24; 1571).
Joining the competition
Candidates wishing to enter the competition should submit all documents specified in the Rules of Recruitment to the Doctoral School of Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
https://phd.intibs.pl/files/dokumenty_EN/25-04-29-Zasady_rekrutacji_SD_INTiBS_PAN_en.pdf
Candidates' applications for admission to the School must be submitted by 31.12.2025:
a) by email to the address (preferred method of application); however, the original documents should be delivered before the studies start (a failure to meet this requirement will result in the candidate’s name being removed from the list of doctoral students),
b) in person at the School’s Secretariat Office at the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 2 Okólna St. in Wrocław, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Description of the research project and the PhD thesis
The primary objective of the project is to obtain and study a new class of nano materials, luminescent in the near infrared region, that combine two phenomena (1) so called persistent luminescence originating from pre irradiation of the material and occurring upon thermal and/or optical stimulation, and (2) quantum cutting light emission of two photons in a place of one excitation photon. The phenomenon of persistent luminescence (often referred to as delayed and long lasting luminescence or, confusingly, simply phosphorescence) is controlled by the slow, release of trapped charge carriers induced by thermal deexcitation , which leads to population of the excited states of the luminescent dopants. The resulting emission from the dopants is usually in the visible or near infrared light range. Depending on the type of host material, the dopants, the method of excitation, the use (or not) of photostimulation and the temperature changes, it can last from a few minutes to several hours after removal of the excitation source. I n such materials , with the combined persistent luminescence and quantum cutting the quantum efficiency thus could theoretically reach even 200%, while in classical phosphors exhibiting persistent luminescence it is well below 100%.This high efficiency in combination with possibility of producing photons in the near infrared range (in the biological window where most of the biological substances are transparent ) is a promising approach to improve the performance of optical bio imaging. Such materials must, of course, be tested for their biocompatibility and be surface modified with the appropriate specific substances to achieve adequate selectivity in the chosen biological environment. The luminescent probes proposed in the project will allow working in the biological window, thus enabling deep tissue imaging, reducing phototoxicity and increasing contrast by circumventing autofluorescence, which is one of the main problems in analyzing specific emission signals from luminescent probes in the biological environment. Nanomaterials obtained in this project with such promising luminescent properties, are highly desirable for future applications not only in biotechnology, but also potentially in other fields, such as security, for authenticating valuable objects or as luminescent solar concentrators in photovoltaic cells.
Additional information
For additional information, please contact the project manager Prof. Dariusz Hreniak (e-mail: , tel. +48 71 3954176).
Personal information
Candidates' personal data are collected and processed by the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław in accordance with the information on personal data processing available at https://bip.intibs.pl/artykuly/rodo-1