2 new PhD positions in tungsten-enzyme research

Thanks to the generosity of the National Center of Science we have two Ph.D. positions waiting for candidates.

The project title is "Tungsten aldehyde oxidoreductase - a novel hydrogenase. Studies of reaction mechanism and potential biocatalytic applications" and it aims at elucidation of hydrogenase side-activity of tungsten aldehyde oxidoreductase by a combination of experimental and theoretical techniques as well as finding biotechnological application of the enzyme in cascade enzymatic synthesis of valuable organic compounds.

As a result, two PhD positions in KISD PhD School are available with the following topics of the research project:

1. Tungsten Aldehyde Oxidoreductase/Hydrogenase – modeling of the mechanism of the enzymatic reaction, structural and spectroscopic studies

2. Tungsten Aldehyde Oxidoreductase/Hydrogenase – a study of the mechanism of the enzymatic reaction and its application to the synthesis of organic compounds

A scientific stipend available is netto 3077 PLN at I-II year of PhD School, 4739 PLN at III-IV year and there is an NCN grant support for research and travel costs. We are looking for PhD candidates ready for international mobility and with good English skills as the project is conducted in collaboration with international partners.

If you are interested please contact maciej.szaleniec@ikifp.edu.pl. The documents for the recruitment have to be submitted to KISD until 13.12.2024 and the exam will take place between 10-12 February 2025.