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We are looking for passionate people to develop Sano into the world-class research centre for advanced computational medicine.
Sano Fellow 2025
Scientific/Clinical Advisory Fellowship at the Sano Centre for Computational Medicine
Application Deadline: open until filled
The Sano Centre for Computational Medicine is seeking internationally-based scientific or clinical experts for a prestigious Fellowship opportunity. We are inviting experienced researchers and clinicians to provide scientific input, expert evaluation, and collaborative support to our multidisciplinary research teams. It is a short-term (fellowship of maximum six months with up to one month on-site at Sano), non-residential fellowship designed to foster global collaboration and expert exchange in computational medicine.
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Sano Fellow 2025
Fellowship Overview
As a Scientific or Clinical Fellow, you will:
- Provide scientific, technical, market, or clinical insight to Sano’s ongoing research projects.
- Advise on the direction, feasibility, and innovation potential of research activities.
- Collaborate with teams in co-authoring publications, grant proposals, or white papers.
- Participate in advisory meetings and engage with researchers to share global perspectives and best practices.
- Optionally engage in mentoring or joint project development based on mutual interests.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome candidates who are:
- Established or emerging leaders in computational medicine, biomedical engineering, data science, AI in healthcare, clinical research, or related fields.
- Affiliated with a non-Polish academic, clinical, or research institution.
- Interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and contributing to real-world healthcare challenges.
- Experienced in publishing, advising, or translating research into practical or clinical applications.
What We Offer:
- A fellowship of up to six months.
- An opportunity to shape cutting-edge research in a fast-growing field.
- Collaboration with a talented, international team at the forefront of computational medicine.
- Visibility and co-authorship in high-impact scientific publications.
- Flexible, project-based collaboration with Sano research teams – work remotely with occasional in-person opportunities (optional).
- Coverage of travel and accommodation expenses during your fellowship program (the length of the stay should be maximum 1 month).
- A formal affiliation with Sano Centre for Computational Medicine.
- Access to office space during the visit.
How to apply
Please send the following via our automated recruitment system elevato:
- Your CV or academic profile.
- A short letter of interest (1 page max) describing your background, interests, and what you hope to contribute.
- Optional: Links to publications or ongoing research.
Apply now to join an international community driving innovation at the intersection of computation, medicine, and healthcare.
Sano is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, background, or career stage.
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Sano Scholarship
Sano Scholarship for Empowering Women in STEM
Application Deadline: open until filled
Location: Sano Centre for Computational Medicine, Kraków, Poland
Scholarship duration: flexible, depending on Candidates’ availability (up to 6 months)
Location: hybrid or on site in Krakow (at Sano office)
Level: Undergraduate Bachelor’s / Master’s/ PhD/ Early Stage Post Doctoral
Discipline: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with a focus on Computational Medicine, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related fields.
At Sano, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are proud to announce a dedicated scholarship program for female students in STEM, designed to empower the next generation of women shaping the future of computational medicine.
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This scholarship aims to support talented female students who are passionate about applying computational tools and technologies to solve real-world healthcare challenges.
We’d like to invite students and early-career researchers, who are interested in assisting in projects realized at Sano and are willing to contribute or are developing their own research (for example in the form of MSc programme) and are looking for additional mentorship and work opportunities.
Who Can Apply
We invite applications from female students who:
- Are currently enrolled in or accepted to a STEM program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD). Early stage Postdocs are also welcome to apply.
- Have a strong academic record and a clear interest in computational medicine.
- Demonstrate motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to scientific advancement.
- Are eager to become part of a diverse and collaborative research community.
What We Offer
- A scholarship (part-time, depending on availability of interested Candidates) to support your academic and research journey (up to 5000 PLN gross for full-time position) in Poland.
- Mentorship from leading scientists at the Sano.
- Opportunities to participate in cutting-edge projects, research seminars and conferences.
- Access to state-of-the-art computational resources and interdisciplinary collaborations.
How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:
- A short motivation letter (max 1 page) describing your interest in computational medicine and your academic goals.
- A CV highlighting academic achievements, research experience (if any), and extracurricular involvement.
- A transcript of academic records.
- (Optional) A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor.
At Sano, we are committed to fostering an inclusive research environment where all voices are heard and supported. This scholarship is one of the many ways we invest in gender equality and scientific excellence.
Apply here:
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/363478
https://sano.elevato.net/en/female-stem-scholarship,ja,183
Announcement of competition results
Announcement of the result of a competition for a Postdoc position in the NCN Sonata-19 project at Sano
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the competition announced on August 19th, 2024, for a Postdoc position in the research project NCN Sonata-19 is Adam Sułek. The project of Łukasiewicz KIT and Sano consortium is led by Dr. Barbara Pucelik.
Announcement of the result of a competition for the NCN Stipend in the NCN Sonata-19 project at Sano
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the competition announced on August 19th, 2024, for the NCN Stipend position in the research project NCN Sonata-19 is Jonasz Czajkowski. The project of Łukasiewicz KIT and Sano consortium is led by Dr. Barbara Pucelik
Announcement on NCN Weave project – the PhD Student competition remains unresolved
Following the recruitment process which occurred in August and September 2024 for a PhD Student position in Structural and Functional Genomics Group, funded by an NCN Weave grant, the Recruitment Committee decided not to make a hire at this time.
The decision was made due to internal procedural reasons. Our organization remains committed to finding the right talent for this role, and we will reopen the application process in the future. We encourage prospective candidates to stay tuned for updates and announcements regarding the revised recruitment timeline.
International PhD programme
Multidisciplinary PhD programme crossing the boundaries between:
- Medicine, health sciences
- Computer science, data science, computational science
- Biomedical engineering
Degrees and training courses organized by:
- University of Sheffield
- AGH University of Science and Technology
- Jagiellonian University Medical College
- University of Amsterdam
Collaboration with research teams at Sano:
- Close contacts with the University Hospital in Kraków
- Participation in international projects
- Collaboration with industrial partners
Training and research exchange programme:
- Advanced courses at the University of Sheffield and other foreign partners of the Centre
- Six months abroad (long + short visits)
Call for PhD Students
As a key part of its operations
PhD programme at Sano means
You can contact the Human Talent Team m.golabek@sanoscience.org or m.madura@sanoscience.org
Benefits to topic proposers
Co-authorship of the student’s publications resulting from the project:
Direct access to the developed technological solution on every stage of its development
Possibility to co-supervise the resultant PhD Thesis (provided the proposer has the ability to supervise PhDs in her/his own institution)
Ability to consult and influence the final shape of the created solution to the stated clinical problem
Access to training programs, courses, workshops and seminars offered by Sano
Having Sano as a hosting institution for a new personal grant (we offer comprehensive proposal development support: writing, impact assessment, initial market evaluation, IP protection strategies, etc.)
In cases of exceptionally successful projects (i.e. the most promising ideas/solutions) the possibility of joining the commercialisation track by e.g. becoming a medical advisor in a new spinout company
Endless possibilities for discussions and co-development: new product ideas, new grant proposals etc.
And the most important: creating an opportunity of an important clinical problem being efficiently addressed by a technological solution
Call for clinically relevant research topics
The ability or willingness to co-supervise the resulting PhD thesis is not a requirement, but an option. We seek topics which address important clinically-related problems that can be solved using computational methods, in alignment with the areas of Sano’s research agenda: Modelling and Simulation, High Performance Computing, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Healthcare Informatics.
The proposed topics will be evaluated by a committee of researchers at Sano, taking into account the importance of clinical problem, the scientific novelty, the relevance to Sano’s research agenda, the availability of clinical data, translational potential, and possible risks.
The list of accepted topics together with their descriptions will be publicly announced and advertised as an open call for PhD candidates. The researchers who proposed the topics will be involved in the process of candidates’ recruitment, which will be conducted in an open, international procedure, according to standards set by the Foundation for Polish Science and Euraxess Network.
Sano welcomes Established Researchers seeking a supportive environment for their research.
Our organization offers excellent research environment, administrative assistance, and provides support in project management, procurement, recruitment, HR, legal, and IT services.
To bring in an Established Researcher, a comprehensive application process is required. This includes submitting the Researcher’s CV, list of publications, references and a detailed research description.
The process involves several steps:
- 1. An interview with Sano’s Board to share the researcher’s vision and research plan.
- 2. Evaluation of the Researcher’s Application and research plan by Sano’s International Scientific Committee, which may include an interview.
- 3. A recommendation from Sano’s ISC to the Board based on scientific evaluation.
- 4. Administrative procedures with the assistance of Sano’s support staff.
We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for researchers looking to conduct their work at Sano. Our office workplace adapted to the needs of a disabled person. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Sano and require accommodations due to a disability or religious observance, please let us know. If you have any questions or need further clarification on our process, please feel free to ask.
