Additional recruitment to the Doctoral School of Exact Sciences beyond the limit of places

Project description:      

Electrochemical biosensing plays a vital role in diagnostics and monitoring, yet challenges persist in achieving high sensitivity and selectivity. This collaborative project merges materials science and biosensing expertise to tackle these challenges using MXene hybrid nanocomposites. The main challenge is detecting specific biomolecules in complex samples, where traditional biosensors struggle with interference and accurate signal detection. This project presents a multidisciplinary solution by combining different materials. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are used for recognizing specific molecules, conductive polymers for their electrical properties, and MXene for its distinct characteristics. The primary goal is to design MXene-based MIP-conductive polymer hybrid nanocomposites to enhance electrochemical biosensing capabilities. By skillfully combining these components, we aim to amplify signal transmission, resulting in improved accuracy in biomolecule detection. The project involves crafting tailor-made MXene hybrid nanocomposites and analyzing their structure, electrical properties, and recognition abilities. These nanocomposites will be integrated into biosensing platforms and rigorously tested with various molecules. The expected outcomes hold promise for advancing medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and beyond, ultimately enhancing the accuracy of biomolecule detection. By uniting innovative materials, this project strives to unveil new facets of electrochemical biosensing while solving complex scientific challenges. 

Principal investigator:  Prof UAM dr hab. Igor Iatsunskyi

Recruitment 

Selection Committee

          prof. UAM dr hab. Igor Iatsunskyi  – chairman

          prof. UAM dr hab. Jakub Rybka

          prof. UAM dr hab. Emerson Coy

          dr Karol Załęski

5.       prof.  UAM dr hab. Kosma Szutkowski

          mgr  Anna Maciejewska   – secretary

Schedule of  the Doctoral  School enrolment procedure: 

Recruitment fee

The recruitment fee is 75 EUR.

Form of the selection procedure

One stage procedure.

Language of the selection procedure, including interviews:

Polish or English language. 

Required documents:

 1.        Candidates who have obtained the necessary education outside the territory of the Republic of Poland, shall additionally submit:

1)    a photocopy of a document which confirms their education, certified to be a true copy of the original document, i.e. a diploma with a supplement confirming completion of first cycle studies (Bachelor degree) and a diploma with a supplement confirming completion of second cycle studies (Master degree, MSc, MA) in the original language and in a certified translation into English or into Polish,

            2)    a photocopy of their passport. 

 Evaluation criteria

 1)    the grade awarded for the diploma of the second cycle studies or single cycle five year master’s studies - maximum 10 points; in the case of candidates who seek admission on the basis of superior academic achievements ("Pearls of Science") - 10 points;

 2)    evaluation of the candidate's scientific activity and scientific achievements; the candidate indicates for evaluation up to three documented scientific achievements, in accordance with the achievement criteria adopted by the selection committee for a given discipline - maximum 15 points;

 3)    evaluation of the candidate's other documented activity, based on a maximum of three achievements consistent with the achievement criteria adopted by the selection committee for a given discipline - maximum 5 points

 4)    the result of the interview, with the scope of the interview including:

 a)    the candidate's knowledge and competencies relevant to the planned research and appropriate to the indicated scientific discipline,

 b)    elements of research methodology appropriate for the discipline indicated.

 No more than 50 points can be awarded for the interview; the maximum duration of the interview is 30 minutes.

 5)    evaluation of the research project prepared and submitted for assessment to the selection committee (maximum 20 points), with particular emphasis on:

 a)    the ability to formulate the research objective and present the research problem;

 b)    research idea and the ability to propose a solution;

 c)    methodology appropriate to the discipline indicated;

          d)    knowledge of the state of research with a basic bibliography. 

Condition of admission to the Doctoral School 

Education Program

Education at the doctoral school lasts 8 semesters. Education at the Doctoral School  is offered on the basis of a framework curriculum and an individual research plan and ends with the submission of a doctoral dissertation.

The framework curriculum at the doctoral school includes a catalogue of modules of compulsory classes, elective compulsory classes and optional classes. It also:

1)    defines their schedule

2)    defines the way in which the classes are taught

3)    defines how learning outcomes are verified.

Education begins on 1st October, 2024.

Supervisors

A doctoral student works under the supervision of a supervisor or supervisors, or a supervisor and auxiliary supervisor, who will be appointed by the Deputy Rector at the request of a doctoral student (within 3 months of the start of his or her studies at the Doctoral School).

Scholarships

Scholarship: 5000 PLN gross per month until mid-term evaluation, then 6000 PLN gross  till the end of the project. (48 months).

Rules of admission to doctoral schools of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań in the academic year 2024/2025, Appendix to Resolution No. 478/2023/2024 of UAM Senate of 18th  December, 2023.