Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral Position) in the discipline of Chemical Sciences in Katowice

Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw Organisation/Company Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 2 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description

Synthesis, purification, and characterization of functional and/or cross-linking monomers intended for the preparation of molecularly imprinted polymer layers; Development and optimization of synthesis and purification methods for the compounds obtained; Structural, spectroscopic, and electrochemical characterization of the synthesized monomers; Processing, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data; Maintenance of laboratory records and preparation of result summaries; Collaboration with members of the UKSW research team and consortium partners; Contribution to the preparation of scientific publications, conference presentations, and project reports. Formal requirements: A candidate applying for the postdoctoral researcher position must meet the following requirements: Have obtained a doctoral degree from an institution other than the one at which they are to be employed in this position, or have completed at least 10 months of continuous and documented postdoctoral research at an institution other than the one implementing the project and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was awarded; The project principal investigator must not have acted as the candidate’s doctoral thesis supervisor or co-supervisor; During the period of receiving remuneration under this project, must not receive any other remuneration from direct costs of research projects funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) under its funding schemes; During the period of receiving remuneration under this project, must not receive remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including an employer based outside Poland; During the period of receiving remuneration under this project, must not receive retirement benefits from the social security system. Substantive requirements: A doctoral degree (PhD) in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related field, obtained no earlier than 7 years prior to the year of employment, with the possibility of extending this period in accordance with NCN regulations; Experience in organic synthesis, particularly the synthesis of heteroaromatic organic compounds and functional materials; Practical knowledge of purification techniques for organic compounds, particularly column chromatography and/or flash chromatography; Knowledge of methods for characterizing organic compounds, such as NMR, FTIR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry; Familiarity with electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical techniques, particularly those used in the study of organic materials or conducting polymers, will be considered an asset; Ability to independently plan and conduct experimental work in an organic chemistry laboratory; Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data; Excellent organizational skills, independence, reliability, and the ability to maintain laboratory records; Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to collaborate with project partners; High motivation for scientific research, willingness to develop new research methods, and ability to solve complex experimental problems; Documented research achievements, including publications in reputable journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), conference presentations, and participation in research projects; Proficiency in English sufficient to consult scientific literature, prepare scientific publications, and contribute to the preparation of project reports. Required documents (necessary to enter the competition): CV including, where applicable, participation in research projects, co-authorship of scientific publications, awards, research placements, workshops, and scientific training courses; Copy of the diploma confirming the award of the doctoral degree, obtained in the year of employment or within the 7-year period preceding 1 January of the year of employment under the project (together with a PDF file of the doctoral thesis). If the diploma was awarded in a country other than Poland, a certified translation of the diploma into Polish must also be provided; Letters of reference from two independent academic researchers qualified to assess the candidate’s research work are welcome. Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent Languages POLISH Level Excellent Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Additional Information

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