Job Offers
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
2024-12-01 23:59 [GMT+1]
Competition settlement date
2024-12-20
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
“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
2
Offer
Terms of employment: full-time job, employment for 12 months with possible extension, 14 000 PLN per month (including employer’s costs, gross, 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
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
Deadline for submitting applications
01.11.2024, 23:59
Competition settlement date
20.11.2024
Envisaged job starting date: 01.12.2024
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.