Open Positions
[June 2026] The Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics at the Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology, is seeking candidates to join the research project “Multiphoton multimodal nanoscopy using SPAD array detectors and adaptive optics”, 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).
Principal Investigator: Piotr Zdańkowski
The project aims to develop a unique multiphoton microscopy platform integrating SPAD array detectors, adaptive optics, and advanced computational methods for high-resolution biological imaging. The research combines photonics, microscopy, instrumentation, software development, and advanced data analysis. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
- PhD Student / PhD Candidate–Student Scholarship Position
Scope of tasks:
- Experimental work: participation in the construction, calibration, and alignment of the innovative multiphoton microscope system.
- Acquisition and processing of imaging data.
- Cooperation with biological partners.
- Documentation of results (reports, plots, preparation of materials for presentations/publications).
- Developing and testing acquisition software, and implementing image analysis algorithms and localization methods.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Further information about the positions is available at the following link:
- PhD Student – Student Scholarship Position
Scope of tasks:
- Numerical work: development and testing of advanced software for single-molecule localization and algorithms for active correction of optical aberrations
- Implementation of modern data analysis algorithms for the microscopy system.
- Processing and analysis of temporal and spatial fluorescence signals acquired from experiments on biological samples.
- Documentation of results (reports, plots, preparation of materials for presentations/publications).
- Developing and testing acquisition software and implementing image analysis algorithms and localization methods.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
Further information about the positions is available at the following link:
Scope of tasks:
- participation in experimental or numerical work related to the development of the system, with the possibility to expand responsibilities as experience grows,
- documentation of results (reports, plots, materials for presentations/publications).
Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
Further information about the positions is available at the following link:
For details, contact Piotr Zdańkowski piotr.zdankowski@pw.edu.pl
Archived Positions
[February 2026] The Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics at the Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology, is seeking a Student / Student Fellow to join the research project, which 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).
Project title: “Multiphoton multimodal nanoscopy using SPAD array detectors and adaptive optics”
Principal Investigator: Piotr Zdańkowski
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. For details, contact Piotr Zdańkowski piotr.zdankowski@pw.edu.pl
Application deadline – 13.02.2026! Further information about the positions is available at the following link:
[October 2024] The Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics at the Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology seeks a PhD student or undergraduate student for the NCN SHENG basic research project “[TRUE_QPI] High spatio-temporal throughput 2D/3D quantitative phase imaging at the single-cell level,” supervised by Prof. Małgorzata Kujawińska. For details, contact Prof. Kujawińska at malgorzata.kujawinska@pw.edu.pl. We are recruiting for three either Phd Students or Master Students positions in this project.
Collaborate with national and international research teams in cutting-edge imaging technology. Ideal for candidates in optical engineering or quantitative phase imaging.
Application deadline – 2024-11-06! Further information about the positions is available at the following links:
[October 2024] The Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics at the Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology invites applications for the NCN INTENCITY applied research project “[INTENCITY] High-throughput, high-resolution quantitative phase microscopy and tomography with spatiotemporal coherence engineering for non-invasive single-cell analysis,” under the supervision of Prof. Maciej Trusiak. For more information, reach out to Prof. Trusiak at maciej.trusiak@pw.edu.pl. We are recruiting for two PhD Students positions in this project.
Join a global research team to advance non-invasive single-cell imaging using pioneering microscopy techniques. Ideal for candidates in optical engineering and quantitative phase microscopy.
Application deadline – 2024-11-05! Further information about the positions is available at the following links: