Post-doc position – Recruitment no 51/2023

15 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Department

Group 9 - Coordination metal complexes and functional materials

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

Recruitment no 51/2023

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

No

Offer Description

Post-doc position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within NCN MAESTRO 11, no. 2019/34/A/ST5/00416, "Elaboration of unconventional nanostructured perovskites and zinc oxide through compositional and morphological engineering for game-changing improvements in light harvesting devices" (project leader: prof. dr hab. inż. Janusz Lewiński)

Main objectives of the project are directed to tackle challenges concerning either the perovskite absorber layer and the ZnO-based ETL. We plane to develop both mechanochemical processes for the preparation of highly advanced multicomponent MHP inks and controlled growth of MHP materials with various morphologies including single crystals, nanowires and unprecedented nanotubes/microtubes. In regard to ZnO-based ETL, new high-quality ZnO and metal-doped ZnO nanostructures will be elaborated using the one-pot self-supporting organometallic (OSSOM) procedure. Finally, the relationship between device performance and bulk physical properties of both MHPs and  ZnO materials will be systematically investigated.

Responsibilities:

Post-doc will be involved in realization of the following research tasks:

• Compositional engineering of halide perovskites using mechanosynthesis and wet approaches.
• Development of high quality ZnO nanomaterials prospective for light harvesting devices.
• Fabrication of perovskite- and ZnO-based layers.
• Characterization of physicochemical properties of the resulting nanostructured materials.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD degree in chemistry obtained no earlier than 7 years before the starting year of the employment in the project. For researchers with multiple PhDs, the date of the first PhD award is deemed the reference date. Extension might apply according to National Science Centre rulesSignificant research achievements in one of the project related fields.
• A strong publication record and scientific experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group.
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and  manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds.
• Knowledge for the application of modern spectroscopic methods in materials chemistry and electronic devices (NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, PL, DLS, X-ray crystallography (PXRD) and/or electron microscopy).

Specific Requirements

PhD degree in chemistry

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

Salary 8.200 PLN per month financed from the NCN MAESTRO 11 project no. 2019/34/A/ST5/00416. Planned period of stipend agreement: 8 months with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of all programs in the IPC PAS, including Young Scientists of IPC PAS competition and Mobility of Young Scientists of IPC PAS competition.

Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ programme.

 

We offer:

• Participation in high impact and timely research.
•  Access to unique technology and modern research laboratories.
• Opportunity to work in a team of dedicated researchers and technologists.
• Opportunity to advance scientific knowledge and gain hands-on experience at the border between theory and experiment.

• Participation in international conferences.

Eligibility criteria

The Recruitment Commission will take into account the following criteria:

• The candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the project; (max 65 points)
• Previous scientific achievements of candidates (publication record, H-index etc.); (max 30 points)
• Awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from the conducted research; (5 points)

Selection process

• Top candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview. Good command of English is required. We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates.
• Only candidates with a minimum of 70 points would be considered for the position. A position will be offered to the person who obtains the highest number of points. The Recruitment Committee may not recommend any candidate for the position if no candidate would get at least 70 points.
• Employment will take place in accordance with the employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS https://ichf.edu.pl/files/csr/ipc-procedures.pdf and the provisions of the competition documentation of the National Science Center (NSC) – MAESTRO 11 https://www.ncn.gov.pl/en/ogloszenia/konkursy/maestro11 ..
•  The incomplete applications will be not considered.
• The results of the competition are made public.
• Candidates who have been issued a negative opinion by the Recruitment Committee or candidates not selected for employment have the right to appeal against the results of the evaluation. The appeal shall be lodged with the Director of the Institute within 7 days from the date of receipt of the appropriate information. The decision of the Director of the Institute shall be final.
• If the top candidate does not sign the contract due to the resignation, we reserve the right to choose the next candidate from the ranking list (If he/she obtained at least 70 points in the recruitment process).

 

Required documents:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Copy of PhD certificate or a document confirming that the Candidate will obtain the PhD degree prior to the date of employment in the project
• Motivation letter.
• List of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.)
• Letters of recommendation written by a scientist in the field.

Additional comments

• Send application directly to [email protected] ; IMPORTANT! email subject: "Recruitment no. 51/2023"  (emails without this number will be not considered!)
• Planned online interviews: 6-8.03.2024. The best applicants will be invited for an interview (on-site or online).
• Deadline for the settlement of the competition: 15.03.2024

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences

Country

Poland

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

01-224

Street

Kasprzaka 44/52

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Warsaw

Website

https://ichf.edu.pl/en/job

Street

Warsaw, Kasprzaka 44/52

Postal Code

PL-01-224

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+ 48 22 343 20 00

STATUS: EXPIRED