PhD Student – scholarship position, Recruitment no 17/2024

15 Apr 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

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

Hours Per Week

Negotiable

Offer Starting Date

13 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

Recruitment no 17/2024

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

No

Offer Description

PhD Student – scholarship position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS (IPC PAS) within NCN OPUS 21, no. 2021/41/B/ST5/04450, " Towards novel generation of anodes based on halide perovskites for li-ion batteries " (project leader: Prof. dr hab. Inż. Władysław Wieczorek (Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology), Researcher responsible for implementation of the project at IPC PAS: Dr inż. Michał Leszczyński (IPC PAS).

The main objective of the project is to utilise tailor-made perovskite-type materials as major negative electrode components as well as artificial solid electrolyte interface (SEI) protecting layers for a new generation of Li-ion batteries. All materials will be prepared using, innovative mechanochemical procedure by grinding of solid state precursors. Physicochemical properties of novel “mechanoperovskites” will be examined by a variety of techniques. Afterwards, the developed materials will be subjected to extensive electrochemical investigation in order to evaluate their applicability in Li0ion batteries. The final stage of the research involves preparation of new energy storage devices based on the results achieved in the course of the project.

For more details: https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/index.php?projekt_id=524011

 

 

The role of the PhD student will include synthesis of functional porous carbon materials for energy storage applications, in particular:

• Design and synthesis of the coordination polymers used a precursors to porous carbon materials
• Investigation of the transformation of the developed precursors into porous carbon materials involving optimization of the transformation conditions.
• Detailed analysis of the developed carbon materials.

Moreover, the PhD student will be involved in writing publications and reports.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Good practical and theoretical knowledge related to the field of study
• University degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Good language skills in English
• Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic chemistry and/or mechanochemistry.
• Experience in the use of synthetic and analytical techniques crucial for the project (e.g. PXRD, FTIR, UV-Vis, PL, TGA-DSC)

Specific Requirements

Applicant should have a PhD student status. According to “REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” (https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchw… )

 NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who is a is a participant in a doctoral programme (within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005) or is a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school (within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018).

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

Scholarship amount is 4850 PLN per month financed from the NCN OPUS 21 project no. 2021/41/B/ST5/04450. Planned period of stipend agreement: 7 months.

 

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.

The successful candidate will gain experience in the prospective scientific field of functional materials involving the design, synthesis, analysis and application stages. In particular, this scholarship is a chance to develop key skills in research concerning coordination polymers and porous carbon materials. 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. The Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ program.

Eligibility criteria

NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who is a is a participant in a doctoral programme (within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005) or is a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school (within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018), according to “REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1_ang.pdf

Selection process

How to Apply: Send application directly to [email protected] ;

IMPORTANT: email title “Recruitment 17/2024”; (emails without this number will be not considered!)

The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document "REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” https://www.ncn.govpl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1_ang.pdf and the Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS https://ichf.edu.pl/files/csr/ipc-procedures.pdf

The Commission will analyze CVs of the candidates. The top candidates will be invited for an online interview (06.05.2024). Good command of English is required. We reserve the right to contact and reply only to selected candidates.

- The incomplete applications will be not considered.

- The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points.

- The results of the competition are made public.

- 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.

 

Required documents:

• Curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, awards, publications, patents, conference presentations, research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, etc.)
• Recommendation letter(s). At least one opinion of the candidate from a specialist in a relevant field of science.
• Motivation letter
• Copy of the Masters Diploma
• Confirmation of having the status of a PhD student at a scientific institution in Poland.

 

Key assessment criteria:

The Commission will take into account the following criteria and evaluate applications on a point scale:

• The candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score),
• Research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score).

The candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score).

Additional comments

• Send application directly to [email protected] ; IMPORTANT! email subject: "Recruitment no. 17/2024" (emails without this number will be not considered!)
• Planned online interviews: 06.05.2024
• The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on 08.05.2024

By submitting the application, you consent to the processing of your personal data in the recruitment process.

The controller of your personal data is the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences with its registered office in Warsaw, NIP: 5250008755 (the "Institute"). The Institute will process your data for the purpose of carrying out scientific and research activities, providing services and contact with the Institute, on the basis of a contract (in connection with the performance of the contract or in order to take action on your request before the contract is concluded – Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) of GDPR), the legitimate interest of the Institute (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f) of the GDPR) and legal provisions (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c) of the GDPR) - depending on the circumstances.

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https://ichf.edu.pl/theme/ichf/pliki/RODO_klauzula_informacyjna.pdf

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]

STATUS: EXPIRED