CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP POSITION

Host institution: Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Mechatronics, Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics

Research group: Quantitative Computational Imaging Lab (QCI Lab)

Project title: “Multimodal multiphoton nanoscopy using SPAD array detectors and adaptive optics”, [FENG.02.02-IP.05-0157/25]

Principal Investigator (PI): Dr Eng. Piotr Zdańkowski

Funding source: The project is carried out under the First Team programme of the Foundation for Polish Science, co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021–2027 (FENG).

1) Position description and tasks

We are looking for a Student Scholarship Holder to support research activities at the interface
of microscopy, photonics, and data analysis. The work will focus on developing data acquisition
and analysis methods for a multiphoton microscopy system equipped with a SPAD array
detector and adaptive optics.

Scope of tasks:

• participation in experimental work related to the development of the system,
• support in preparing tests, acquiring calibration datasets, and performing preliminary data processing,
• hands-on experimental involvement (sample preparation, support in building/alignment of the setup, data analysis), with the possibility to expand responsibilities as experience grows,
• documentation of results (reports, plots, materials for presentations/publications).

2) Formal eligibility criteria (required)

The candidate must:

• hold active student status (BSc/MSc or long-cycle Master’s) on the scholarship start date,
• must not receive another scientific scholarship under any other programme run by the Foundation for Polish Science, regardless of the funding source, except for the START programme,
• submit a complete application package before the deadline.

3) Merit-based criteria

• current student (BSc or MSc) in a field related to physics, optical engineering, biomedical engineering, or electronics,
• basic programming skills (Python/MATLAB),
• reliability, good organisation, and teamwork skills.

4) Financial and organisational conditions

• Form: scholarship – Student Scholarship (funded by the project),
• Scholarship amount: PLN 3,000 gross per month,
• Planned start date: 19.02.2026,
• Duration of the scholarship agreement: 6 months,
• Location: Warsaw University of Technology (Warsaw), with partial remote work possible for analytical tasks (if justified).

5) Application procedure and timeline

• Application deadline: 13 February 2026,

Required documents (PDF):

• CV,
• short motivation letter (max 1 page) describing your interests,
• list of projects/achievements (if applicable),
• confirmation of student status – may be provided after selection.

How to apply:
Please send the complete application package by e-mail to: piotr.zdankowski@pw.edu.pl and katarzyna.latoszek@pw.edu.pl

E-mail subject: “Call – Student Scholarship Holder – First Team FENG”

Selection process:

• verification of formal eligibility,

• merit-based assessment of the submitted documents,

6) Equal opportunities and accessibility

The recruitment process follows the principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, as well as accessibility for persons with disabilities. We welcome all applicants who meet the
requirements, regardless of gender, age, disability, origin, beliefs, or sexual orientation.

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