PhD Student in Materials Science

West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland

Updated: 11 months ago
Deadline: 27 Jun 2023

31 May 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin
Department

Department of Polymer and Biomaterials Science
Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Biomaterial engineering
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

27 Jun 2023 - 10:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract

Not Applicable
Job Status

Not Applicable
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 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

Performing research work within a 4-years National Science Center funded project (Preludium BIS) and finalizing it by defending PhD thesis.

The researcher will be responsible for synthesis and characterization of macromonomers and precursors for photopolymerization to obtain polymeric networks upon UV-curing. She/he will be responsible for precursors and final products characterization, data analysis and preparation of research papers.

The research work will be conducted by a scholarship recipient - Doctoral School participant. The scholarship may be awarded to a person who, at the time of commencement of the tasks in the project, will commence, on 1 October 2023, training at the Doctoral School run by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, preceded by registration and passing the qualification procedure, in accordance with Resolution No. 19 of the ZUT Senate of 30 January 2023 (available in Polish at the Doctoral School website ).


Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Engineering » Materials engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Technology » Chemical technology
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Experience in organic and/or polymer synthesis and characterization of structure (NMR, IR, GPC), DSC and photocalorimetry, mechanical testingof elastomeric networks.
  • strong conceptual and analytical skills
  • good social and communication skills to work co-operatively in multidisciplinary teams
  • creativity, commitment and a flexible attitude

Specific Requirements

Requirements:

  • Masters in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials, Biotechnology or another related field;
  •  Experience in working with organic synthesis and polymeric biomaterials synthesis and application for tissue engineering or body implants;
  • proficiency, chemical, physical and mechanical testing of polymers and hydrogels/elastomers;
  • good spoken and written English.
  • strong conceptual and analytical skills;
  • good social and communication skills to work co-operatively in multidisciplinary teams;
  • creativity, commitment and a flexible attitude.

The research work will be conducted by a scholarship recipient - Doctoral School participant. A scholarship may be awarded to a person who, at the time of commencement of the tasks in the project, will commence, on 1 October 2023, training at the Doctoral School run by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, preceded by registration and passing the qualification procedure, in accordance with Resolution No. 19 of the ZUT Senate of 30 January 2023 (available in Polish at the Doctoral School website ).

For more insights you can visit:  http://www.kipb.zut.edu.pl/en/ or contact directly project leader, Prof. M. El Fray ([email protected] )


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
POLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Chemistry » Organic chemistryEngineering » Biomedical engineeringTechnology » Chemical technology
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Benefits

Candidate will attend 3 months internship at the Ohio State University, OH, USA


Selection process

The scholarship may be awarded to a person who, at the time of commencement of the tasks in the project, will commence, on 1 October 2023, training at the Doctoral School run by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, preceded by registration and passing the qualification procedure, in accordance with Resolution No. 19 of the ZUT Senate of 30 January 2023 (available in Polish at the Doctoral School website ).


Website for additional job details

https://bip.zut.edu.pl/EN/job-offers/article/phd-student-position-available-in-…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Polymer and Biomaterials Science
Country
Poland
City
Szczecin
Postal Code
70-311
Street
Al. Piastów 45
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
City

Szczecin
Website

http://www.kipb.zut.edu.pl/en/
https://wtiich.zut.edu.pl/
http://www.zut.edu.pl
Street

Aleja Piastow 17
Postal Code

70-310
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+48914494828

STATUS: EXPIRED

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