Job Offers

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

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: salary: 11666 PLN/month including employer costs (~9800 PLN gross), full-time job, 12 months contract with possibility of extension
  • Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing 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

Additional information

Project manager: Dr Przemyslaw Gawel
Phone: +48 22 343 2129
e-mail: pgawel@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Maximum 7 years after completion of PhD – requirement of financing institution!

required competencies

  • 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 competencies

  • 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

2025-04-15 23:59

Competition settlement date

2025-04-20

Envisaged job starting date: 01.06.2025

Submitting applications

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

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

Fluoroalkyl(thiol)ative functionalyzations of enones

Job description

Post-doc position (12 months with possibility of extension up to 36 months) is available. The project is aimed at development of methods selective fluoroalkylations and fluoroalylthiolations of enones. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, transition metal catalysis or organometalic chemistry.

Researcher profile

R2/R3

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: full time employment (12 months with possibility of extension to 36 months, 11 666 PLN/month gross gross (with all employer costs).

Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards

Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of organic chemistry and catalysis, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: Wojciech Chaładaj

e-mail: wojciech.chaladaj@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

required competencies

  • PhD In chemistry (or related science) obtained not earlier that 7 years before the start of employment in the project, or expected graduation of PhD by this date.
  • Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, transition metal catalysis or organometallic chemistry
  • Good publication record in acclaimed journals.
  • Commitment and capacity for team work and critical thinking

desirable competences

  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects (max 2 pages)
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors (2 letters)
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition.

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2025-04-11

Competition settlement date

2025-04-29

Envisaged job starting date: 01.05.2025

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

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Wojciech Chaladaj”

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.

 

 

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