Job Offers
Project/Grant title
Stable organic radicals capable of thermally activated delayed fluorescence – multi-purpose materials for optoelectronic applications
Job description
Description of tasks: The scope of responsibilities includes the analysis of literature on hybrid organic radicals showing strong absorption and emission, optimization and conducting organic syntheses in the laboratory, purification and isolation of intermediate compounds by precipitation, maceration, crystallization, and column chromatography. Moreover, identification of the obtained compounds using spectroscopic tools and critical analysis of the obtained results, their presentation (team seminars) and written biweekly reports. Stable organic radicals capable of thermally activated delayed fluorescence – multi-purpose materials for optoelectronic applications.
Researcher profile
R1
Number of positions available
1
Offer
Terms of employment: 12 months contract (possible elongation up to 24 months), 1500 PLN/month gross gross
Career development opportunities:
- work in a young, dynamically developing team,
- access to research infrastructure,
- professional development in the field of novel organic emitters,
- the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centres,
- the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS)
Additional information
Project manager: Krzysztof Bartkowski
Phone: 22 343 20 31
e-mail: krzysztof.bartkowski@icho.edu.pl
Requirements
required competencies
- student of at least 3rd year of chemistry or chemical technology
- very good knowledge of organic chemistry and spectroscopic methods;
- good knowledge of English in speech and writing, enabling efficient
communication in an international team, working freely with English-language professional literature and preparing reports and texts for publications in scientific journals; - motivation, curiosity, creativity, ability to work independently and in a team;
desirable competencies
- interest in the chemistry of aromatic compounds and modern technologies related to organic dyes
List of required documents
- Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
- diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
- cover letter
- letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.
Candidate evaluation criteria
- scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
- Candidate’s professional experience
- creativity and independence in conducting research
- awards or distinctions
- opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
- language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
Candidates will be assessed based on their submitted applications.
Deadline for submitting applications
2025-02-17, 9:00
Competition settlement date
2025-02-18
Envisaged job starting date: 01.03.2025 r.
Submitting applications
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788
Please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Krzysztof Bartkowski”
Project/Grant title
RED LIGHT – A TOOL FOR ORGANIC AND BIOORTHOGONAL
CHEMISTRY
Job description
Developing red light-induced bioorthogonal reactions, determining reactions’ mechanism based on physicochemical experiments, testing developed reactions on model, short peptides and oligonucleotides, supervising Ph.D. students on a daily bases, preparation of manuscripts.
Researcher profile
R2/R3
Number of positions available
1
Offer
Type of contract:
- salary including employer’s costs 10 000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross)
- full-time employment for 13 months
Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
Career development opportunities:
- work in dynamic team,
- access to research infrastructure,
- professional development in the field of photocatalysis,
- the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS
Additional information
Project manager: Dorota Gryko
Phone: +48 22 343 20 51
e-mail: dorota.gryko@icho.edu.pl
Requirements
PhD degree in chemistry (specialization: organic chemistry), awarded no earlier than 7 years before employment in the project (with exceptions in accordance with NCN regulations), or expected date of obtaining the PhD degree prior to starting the position.
Required competencies
- Excellent knowledge of organic and organometallic chemistry;
- Experience in cobalt complex chemistry;
- Proficiency in analytical techniques, such as NMR, HPLC, GC;
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) sufficient for independent scientific work;
- Scientific achievements documented by publications in recognized journals;
- Commitment to research activities.
Desired competencies
- Previous experience in photochemistry or theoretical chemistry (DFT calculations) is highly desirable;
- Independence in scientific work;
- Decision-making skills;
- Teamwork ability;
- Responsibility and accountability;
- Capacity to share knowledge and mentor students effectively.
List of required documents
- Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
- description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.)
- diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training,
- cover letter
- two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.
Candidate evaluation criteria
- scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
- knowledge of organic chemistry
- Candidate’s professional experience
- career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
- awards or distinctions
- opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
- language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
Deadline for submitting applications
10.02.2025 r., 9:00
Competition settlement date
24.02.2025 r.
Envisaged job starting date: 01.03.2025 r.
Submitting applications
Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788
Please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Dorota Gryko”
Project/Grant title
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Asymmetric Catalysis: A New Approach to Catalyst Design
Job description
The aim of the planned research is to design new chiral Lewis acids containing zinc and magnesium ions as catalysts for selected organic reactions, particularly the asymmetric reduction of carbonyl groups, supported by artificial intelligence. Computer-aided catalyst design will require statistical analysis of data collected by our team over years of work in the field of asymmetric synthesis and computational analysis of literature data. The research also involves implementing a substantial database of results (both positive and negative) obtained in previous studies to address encountered challenges. The main task for the postdoctoral researcher is to validate computational methods in the laboratory and to conduct reactions using catalysts selected by AI.
Responsibilities:
- Computational analysis of data collected by our team and analysis of literature data.
- Synthesis of optically pure catalysts and their use to validate AI-generated results.
- Practical synthesis and asymmetric catalysis in the laboratory.
- Applying the methodology to synthesize bioactive and natural compounds.
Researcher profile
R2/R3
Number of positions available
2
Offer
Terms of employment:
- salary including employer costs: 11,666.66 PLN per month (~9800 PLN gross)
- full-time employment
- employment for 12 months with a possibility of extension based on grant budget
Benefits:
- private medical care package,
- co-financing of sports cards
Career development opportunities:
- working in a dynamic team
- access to research infrastructure
- career development in the field of computational chemistry
- collaboration with international research centers
- the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS
Additional information
Kierownik projektu: prof. Jacek Młynarski
e-mail: jacek.mlynarski@icho.edu.pl
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- A PhD in chemistry (specialization: organic chemistry) awarded no earlier than 7 years before employment in the project (exceptions apply as per NCN regulations).
- Scientific achievements documented through publications in reputable journals.
required competences
- excellent knowledge of organic synthesis, laboratory experience, and expertise in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis
- proficiency in English (spoken and written) sufficient for independent scientific work
desirable competences
- creativity
- independence in work
- ability to work in a team
- responsibility
List of required documents
- Candidate’s CV, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, conference participation)
- a diploma confirming the awarding of a PhD degree
- a motivation letter
- 1 reference letter from an academic supervisor
Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.
Candidate evaluation criteria
- Candidate’s competencies relevant to the project
- Scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of publications
- Awards or distinctions received
- Recommendations included in reference letters
- Proficiency in English enabling scientific work
Deadline for submitting applications
07.02.2025, 23:59
Competition settlement date
24.02.2025 r.
Envisaged job starting date: 01.03.2025 r.
Submitting applications
Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788
Please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Jacek Mlynarski”
Project/Grant title
“Dual Catalytic System Based on Combination of MHAT and SH2 Mechanisms: A Novel Platform for Formal Cross-Coupling of Transient Radicals”
Job description
The main tasks will involve:
- investigation of new catalytic radical reactions including photo- or electrochemistry
- mechanistic investigations
- scope and limitation studies
- data analysis using state-of-the-art techniques (e.g. NMR, GCMS, CV)
- supervising students
- preparation of reports and publication manuscripts
Researcher profile
R2/R3
Number of positions available
1
Offer
Terms of employment: full-time employment for 18 months, with salary funded by the NCN grant, 11666,66 PLN/ month (including employer costs, ~9800 PLN gross)
Benefits:
- private medical care package,
- co-financing of sports cards
Career development opportunities:
- work on ambitious projects in a young, dynamically developing team,
- access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure (NMR, MS, GCMS, photoreactors etc.),
- professional development in the field of catalysis, organic, and organometallic chemistry,
- opportunity to present research at international conferences,
- publications in high impact journals
- the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS
Additional information
Project manager: dr Michał Ociepa
Phone: +48 509-610-806
e-mail: michal.ociepa@icho.edu.pl (preferred)
Requirements
Maximum 7 years after completion of PhD – requirement of financing institution!
required competences
- PhD in organic chemistry
- previous experience with synthetic chemistry laboratory techniques
- previous experience in organic synthesis and/or catalysis
- ability to analyse and interpret experimental data using state-of-the art techniques (NMR, MS, GC, HPLC)
- analytical thinking and scientific problem solving skills
- communicate well in English in writing and in oral presentation, be able to write reports in English
- high self-motivation and strong work ethic
- ability to plan and perform work independently and as a part of a team
desirable competences
- excellent organic chemistry knowledge
- previous experience photocatalysis
- creativity
List of required documents
- Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
- description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, research projects, etc.
- diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
- minimum 2 letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.
Candidate evaluation criteria
- scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications, monographs, patents
- participation in research projects
- Candidate’s professional experience
- creativity and independence in conducting research
- awards or distinctions
- opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
- English language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
Deadline for submitting applications
2025-02-02, 23:59
Competition settlement date
2025-02-14
Envisaged job starting date: 01.04.2025
Submitting applications
Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788
Please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Michal Ociepa”
Project/Grant title
“Highly Organized Multi-Chromophore Systems for Organic Optoelectronics”
NCN SONATA BIS 2023/50/E/ST5/00263 /
Job description
We are looking for a motivated Post-doctoral Research Assistant to join a vibrant research group studying novel optoelectronic organic materials. Key responsibilities at this position will include the synthesis and experimental analysis of polycyclic hydrocarbon-based materials, solving encountered
experimental problems, creating new ideas within the project scope, testing hypotheses, analyzing scientific data from a variety of sources, supervision of junior colleagues, regular reporting of the progress. During this appointment, you will gain a variety of transferable skills necessary in academic and industrial environments.
Researcher profile
R2/R3
Number of positions available
1
Offer
Terms of employment: full-time employment for 12 months, salary: 8333 PLN (including employer costs)
Benefits: private medical care package, Multisport card
Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of organic electronics, organic synthesis, and materials chemistry, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS
Additional information
Project manager: Dr. Przemyslaw Gawel
Phone: +48 22 343 2129
e-mail: pgawel@icho.edu.pl
Requirements
required competences
- Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in chemistry.
- Have practical experience in synthesis and analysis of functional materials.
- Have an excellent general knowledge of chemistry.
- Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentations, and be able to write reports for publication in scientific journals.
- Be a good team player.
- Have willingness to supervise and support junior coworkers.
- Be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research.
desirable competences
- Good knowledge of physical organic chemistry and materials sciences.
List of required documents
- Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
- diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
- cover letter
- two letters of recommendation and/or references from previous employers/supervisors or contact details to them.
Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.
Candidate evaluation criteria
- scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
- creativity and independence in conducting research
- ability to work in a team
- opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
- language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research (English)
The Candidates will be evaluated based on the submitted applications.
Deadline for submitting applications
15.01.2025 r., 23:59
Competition settlement date
20.01.2025 r.
Envisaged job starting date: 01.02.2025 r.
Submitting applications
Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788
Please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Przemyslaw Gawel”
Project/Grant title
“Photoelectrochemical Biomass Conversion – a step towards sustainable synthesis of chemical compounds”
FENG.02.02-IP.05-0103/23
Job description
In particular, the main tasks will involve:
- developing photoelectrochemical methods for biomass and its derivatives conversion,
- developing photoelectrochemical methods for organic synthesis,
- analytical characterization of synthesized compounds,
- developing of new interfacial photoelectrochemical reactions (anodic oxidation and cathodic reduction)
- determining mechanism of developed reactions
- supervising students on a daily bases
- preparation of manuscripts and reports
- literature and data analysis
The „Photoelectrochemical Biomass Conversion – a step towards sustainable synthesis of chemical compounds” project is carried out within 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).
Researcher profile
R2
Number of positions available
1
Offer
Terms of employment: full-time job, employment for 12 months with possible extension, 14 000 PLN per month including employer’s costs (~ 11 700 PLN gross)
Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
Career development opportunities:
- work in dynamic team,
- access to research infrastructure,
- professional development in the field of photoelectrochemistry, photocatalysis and electrochemistry
- the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS
Additional information
Project manager: Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasińska
e-mail: katarzyna.rybicka-jasinska@icho.edu.pl
Requirements
PhD degree in chemistry (specialisation: organic chemistry) obtained no earlier than 7 years before employment in the project (with inclusions in accordance with the FNP regulations) or an expected date of obtaining the PhD degree before the date of commencement of work.
required competences
- experience in organic chemistry or related;
- analysis and interpretation of experimental data (NMR, MS, UV/Vis);
- demonstrated experience in research work
- good written and oral communication skills in English;
- Personal skills: strong motivation for scientific work, ambition, creativity, goal-orientation, responsibility, ability to work independently as well as in a group; excellent communications, organization and time management skills, willingness to learn, analytical thinking and critical problem solving skills;
desirable competences
- excellent knowledge of organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry,
- expertise in data analysis and interpretation, especially in trouble shooting during the research;
List of required documents
- Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships,
publications, participation in conferences) - diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
- motivation letter;
- two recommendation letters;
Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data – template available below.
Candidate evaluation criteria
- scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
- competences of the Candidates for specific tasks in a research project
- career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
- awards and distinctions of the Candidates resulting from the conducted research
- language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
The interviews with selected Candidates are scheduled to take place on January 24th, 2025.
Deadline for submitting applications
15.01.2025, 11:59
Competition settlement date
31.01.2025
Envisaged job starting date: 01.03.2025
Submitting applications
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788
e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasińska”
Recruitment results are sent to all candidates by e-mail to the address indicated in the application immediately after the selection process is completed. The ranking list is available from the contact person indicated in the announcement and from the Human Resources Department of the Institute of Organic Chemistry of the PAS.