Post-doctoral position - Recruitment No 23/2023

17 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Department

Living Materials group (T2)

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Engineering » Materials engineering
Technology » Nanotechnology
Physics » Thermodynamics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

18 Jun 2023 - 23:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Aug 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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 National Science Center (NSC) Opus 2019/35/B/ST5/03229 entitled “Dynamic and responsive Langmuir-Blodgett films” (leader dr hab. Jan Paczesny, professor of the institute).

The limitation of equilibrium self-assembly (ESA) is that for a given set of thermodynamic parameters, the system will evolve to the equilibrium state at which it will persist – that is, ESA evolves components into stable, ordered structures, of which crystals are perhaps most representative. On the other hand, thermodynamic equilibrium conditions preclude self-assembly at steady states, at which order is maintained at the cost of externally delivered energy (which is, in part, dissipated to produce entropy). All organisms consume and dissipate externally delivered energy (in food or radiation) to power their internal operation and maintain order. Moreover, depending on the incoming energy flux, these organisms can reconfigure to perform different functions. These properties illustrate the promise of self-assembly outside of equilibrium – the so-called dynamic self-assembly, DySA – to create life-like, reconfigurable, and “intelligent” materials and systems. The study of DySA is a relatively new area of research, with the name itself proposed only in the 2000 Nature paper by Grzybowski, Stone, and Whitesides. However, DySA in Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett films remains an unexplored field having several publications on the topic. Dynamic changes within Langmuir films directly at the air/water interface are usually imposed only due to mechanical compression. Adding a new layer of complexity to the system might open new applications for these well-established methods.

The project concerns designing and synthesizing stimuli-responsive materials that can create the DySA system at the air-water interphase. Further, the physicochemical properties of such created films will be measured under various external stimuli such as electromagnetic field, temperature, light, etc.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Technology » Nanotechnology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Post doc will be involved in the realization of synthesizing and characterizing organic molecules of desired properties and nanostructures with different morphologies and sizes. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to perform experiments independently, plan the workflow and participate in the decision-making process. He/she will also be involved in the realization of experiments using Langmuir-Blodgett and complementary techniques. Primary responsibilities are:

• Designing, planning, and carrying out experimental work independently, maintaining regular research notes.
• Scientific initiative and contribution through regular reporting and publishing, as well as presenting at group meetings, national and international conferences;
• Providing help and supervision to junior members of the group;
• Contribution to the efficient functioning of the lab, including necessary organizational tasks.

Specific Requirements

1.  PhD degree in chemical or physical sciences, obtained no earlier than 7 years before the starting year of employment in the project (this period might be longer in the case of women due to family reasons (according to NCN rules)).

2.  Publication record and rich scientific experience.

3.  Ability to work independently as well as in a group.

4.  Knowledge of synthesis and characterization of nanostructures.

5.  Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

6.  Strong motivation to work and pursue scientific questions, creativity and analytical thinking.

7.  Research experience in related fields will be advantageous.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

ChemistryPhysicsTechnology » NanotechnologyEngineering » Materials engineering

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a post-doctoral position (full-time employment) in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a gross salary of around 8000 PLN per month financed from the NCN OPUS Project No. 2019/35/B/ST5/03229. 100% of the work time of Postdoc will be devoted to the realization of the proposed project.

The successful candidate will benefit in the form of new knowledge and methods added to his/her toolbox. The project deals with nanotechnology, physics, material sciences, and physical chemistry, so a broad range of candidates will find new knowledge to be gained upon the realization of the project.

We plan to publish the results of the work in high-impact factor journals.

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.

Eligibility criteria

Candidate needs to meet formal requirements:

a) at the time of employment, he/she do not receive any other remuneration from the National Science Centre (NCN) funds in any form;

b) cannot hold a PhD title awarded by the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences;

c) during the period of employment, he/she does not receive any other remuneration on the basis of an employment contract with any employer (also applies to an employer having its registered office outside the territory of the Republic of Poland)

A post-doc position should be understood as a full-time job planned by the project manager for a person starting their academic career who obtained a doctoral degree not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period does not include breaks related to maternity leave, additional maternity leave, leave on the terms of maternity leave, additional leave on the terms of maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave or parental leave granted on the terms specified in the provisions of the Labor Code or receiving a sickness benefit. or a rehabilitation benefit due to incapacity for work, including due to an illness requiring rehabilitation. In the case of women, the indicated 7-year period may be extended by 18 months for each born or adopted child. A woman can choose a more favorable way of indicating breaks in her research career.

Selection process

The Commission will take into account the following criteria:

a) competencies of candidates for specific tasks in a research project,

b) previous scientific achievements of candidates,

c) awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from the conducted research.

The commission evaluates applications on a point scale.

• Complete application should include the following items: employment application, professional curriculum vitae, university degree diploma, Ph.D. certificate, a list of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.), and at least one letter of recommendation written by academics. The application deadline is on the 18th of June, 2023.

• Top candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview ((between the 19th and 22nd of June 2023)). Good command of English is required. We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates.

• A position will be offered to the person who obtains the highest number of points.

• The results of the recruitment will be announced on the 1st of July 2023..

• 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) for the OPUS 18:  https://www.ncn.gov.pl/ogloszenia/konkursy/opus18

• The incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The results of the competition are made public.

• Candidates who have been issued a negative opinion by the Competition 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.

Additional comments

The complete application should include the following items: employment application, professional curriculum vitae, university degree diploma, PhD certificate, a list of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.), at least one letter of recommendation written by academics, and it should be sent to [email protected] under reference title “Recruitment no. 23/2023” (emails without this number will not be considered!).

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Website for additional job details

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

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Country

Poland

State/Province

Mazowieckie

City

Warsaw

Postal Code

PL-01-224

Street

Kasprzaka 44/52

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 2071

STATUS: EXPIRED