Student – scholarship position Recruitment no. 25/2024

27 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Department

Nanoelectrochemistry

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Instrumental analysis
Chemistry » Instrumental techniques
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

10 Jun 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

Hours Per Week

Negotiable

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

Recruitment no. 25/2024

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

No

Offer Description

We offer a 18-month scholarship of around PLN 3,300 PLN per month financed from the NCN POLONEZ BIS 3 Project No. 2022/47/P/ST5/02424 “Development of biowaste-derived carbon dots and metal-organic frameworks heterostructures to build a platform for printable biosensors” led by dr. Disha.

With this project, we aim to utilize the carbon dots derived from biowaste (BWCDs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for a novel biosensing platform. Overcoming challenges in creating a versatile material platform for biomolecules necessitates precise control of nanoscale material characteristics. Introducing out-of-plane functionalities and covalent bridges in BWCDs, coupled with MOFs, which can offer an ideal biosensing platform. By altering functionalities in BWCDs and MOFs, a wide range of bioreceptors can be immobilized. Integration with scanning electrochemical microscopy aims to enhance biosensor performance by extending the limit of detection, crucial for detecting minute concentrations of target biomolecules.

 

Responsibilities:

• Synthesis and optimization of metal organic frameworks and its structural and electrochemical characterization.
• Literature survey.
• Dissemination of results at international conferences/workshops.
• Data plotting.
• Presentation, and reports preparation.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Student of materials science, chemistry or physics or a closely related fields.
• Enthusiasm and engagement in the scientific work.
• Basic knowledge about nanomaterials and electrochemistry.
• Laboratory experience in the field of synthesis.
• Familiarity with characterization methods, particularly XRD, Raman, XRD, and XPS, independence in designing and carrying out experiments/characterizations.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting measured data.
• Good knowledge in English.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

ChemistryPhysics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

• 18-month scholarship of around PLN 3300 PLN per month financed from the NCN POLONEZ BIS 3 Project No. 2022/47/P/ST5/02424
• The job in the interdisciplinary project, realized in Nanoelectrochemistry group.
• You will learn how to synthesize metal organic frameworks and how to do their structural characterization.
• You will learn how to perform electrochemical characterization.
• You will learn how to operate scanning electrochemical microscope.

 

The successful candidate will gain an experience in the field of nanomaterials and electrochemistry. This scholarship is a chance to work on the leading edge topics in nanotechnology and nanoelectrochemistry. The Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ program.

Eligibility criteria

NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who is a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland. 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

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.
• Confirmation of having the status of student of a full-time first- or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland.

 

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).

The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document "REGULAMINIE PRZYZNAWANIA STYPENDIÓW NAUKOWYCH NCN W PROJEKTACH BADAWCZYCH FINANSOWANYCH ZE ŚRODKÓW NARODOWEGO CENTRUM NAUKI”, https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1.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 interview (13.06.2024). 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.

The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on 17.06.2024.

Scheduled date of starting work within the Project: 01.07.2024.

Additional comments

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

IMPORTANT: email title “Recruitment 25/2024”; (emails without this number will be not considered!)

 

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]

Phone

+48 22 343 3375

STATUS: EXPIRED