Assistant in the group Soft Matter Nanostructures

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering
Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

19 Apr 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

KSN 2/2024

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Employer: Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
• Research field:
  • Engineering > materials science;
  • Chemistry > physical chemistry.
• Researcher profile: R2, R3
• Deadline for applications: 19.04.2024, 3:00 pm GTM+1
• Place: Poland, Krakow
• Type of Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension
• Job Status: Full-time
• Working hours/week: 40
• Start of employment: 01.05.2024
• Key Words: Corrosion , synthesis, electrochemistry, pigments

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry PAS invites applications for an assistant in the Soft Matter Nanostructures group. The candidates who meet the conditions stated in the act “Ustawa o Polskiej Akademii Nauk” dated 30 April 2010 (Dz.U. 2018 poz. 1475 z póź. zm.), art 89. Ust. 4 for the position of Assistant are encouraged to apply for the position.

The Candidate will take part in research conducted by the group of Soft Matter Nanostructures and Electrochemistry and Corrosion Laboratory, which focuses on corrosion protection, electrochemistry, anodization, and recycling.

In particular the Assistant will be responsible for:

• research on corrosion of metal alloys (mainly Al, Mg, and Zn alloys) in aqueous media simulating industrial and physiological conditions of exploitation.
• development of methods for chemical and electrochemical recycling of valuable materials (rare-earth elements, Cu, Zn, Mn, Li, etc.);
• analysis of protective coatings by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques;
• conducting experiments in salt spray chambers;
• analysis of the results and preparation of scientific publications.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

practical experience in chemical or electrochemical recycling of materials and industrial waste, preferably supported by JCR publications (0–20 points);

practical experience in the field of corrosion and obtaining of corrosion protection materials (0–20 points);

practical experience in performing Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction measurements, and evaluation of their results (0–10 points);

practical experience in salt spray measurements (0–10 points).

The minimal number of points required for admission: 20.

Specific Requirements

An application.

Consent to the processing of personal data for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment process in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on the protection of personal data (t.j. Dz. U. z 2016 r. poz. 922, z 2018 r. poz. 138, 723.) [FORM ] and fill in the form „Consent to the processing of personal data” confirming acquainting with its content [FORM ]. The form is available on the institute website .

A copy of scientific degree certificate.

Full CV (including information on maternal leaves, voluntary work and periods of work in the industry).

At least one opinion on the Candidate given by an independent researcher.

List of scientific achievements (scientific papers, patent, patent applications, grants, etc.).

The Candidate’s report on his/her scientific interests and research aims (an A4 page).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

Renumeration:

The gross salary will be at least 4685 PLN/month depending on the Candidate’s experience.

Eligibility criteria

• PhD’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: material science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or similar;
• Scientific achievements supported by JRC publications or patents.

Selection process

Applications should be sent in electronic form to: [email protected] with the subject title „NMM KSN 2/2024”

Deadline for applications: 19.04.2024 at 3:00 pmGTM+1. The competition will be settled by 26.04.2024. The candidates will be notified of the results.

The employment will be proceeded with accordance to the rules of Labour Code for 12 months.

In the case of candidates with equivalent qualifications or a need for further clarification of information provided selected candidates will be asked to participate in an on-line interview.

Additional comments

The Institute has been adapted to the needs of the disabled. The Institute does not provide accommodation.

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, awarded the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission in recognition of ongoing commitment to adopt the principles of The European Charter for Researchers (ECR) and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (CCRR) fully supports and applies open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R ) procedures. The Institute is dedicated to implementing and strengthening the OTM-R policy as one of the pillars of the ECR and CCER and one of the crucial components of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R ). 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Country

Poland

City

Krakow

Postal Code

30-239

Street

Niezapominajek

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Krakow

Website

https://ikifp.edu.pl/en/

Street

Niezapominajek 8

Postal Code

30-239

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED