University of Warsaw, Faculty of Chemistry Organisation/Company University of Warsaw, Faculty of Chemistry Department Faculty of Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 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
We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to work on engineering of liquid metals. The project explores morphology and spatial composition of the surface of liquid metals and its behavior upon modification with macromolecular surfactants. The study is not trivial as such interfaces are highly dynamic and their minor modifications may lead to dramatic consequences on series of properties, such as chemical reactivity, rheology, or conductivity. Understanding interfacial chemistry of liquid metals is essential in the development of novel materials for soft robotics, wearable electronics, or power generators. Join the group of Dr. Mocny to conduct this exciting project at the University of Warsaw, a top research institution in Poland. Warsaw is a vibrant and dynamic city in the center of Poland that was largely rebuilt after II WW. It has a rich cultural heritage, and diverse social scene. It offers wealth of cultural, social and educational opportunities. Synthesis of polymer-based surfactants via controlled radical polymerization (ATRP, RAFT) Characterization of polymers (GPC, NMR, FTIR) Chemical and morphological analysis of liquid metals (XPS, TEM, SEM) Mechanical analysis of liquid metal-based composite materials (tensile tests, rheology) Assembly of demo devices (sensors, actuators, radiators) PI Dr Mocny is specialized in controlled radical polymerization, such as ATRP and RAFT polymerization, in modification of flat substrates (silica wafers, glass), nanoparticles (silica, liquid metal), and bulk materials (polyolefins, fluoropolymers). During his stay at EPFL in Switzerland (Prof. H.-A. Klok, Prof. H. Frauenrath) and at Carnegie Mellon University in the USA (Prof. K. Matyjaszewski), he gained extensive knowledge in modern radical polymerization techniques. He often seeks what seems impossible, e.g. how to do SI-ATRP on a surface of a reducing metal, or how to detect undetectable (one chemical group within 1000-unit long polymer chain). The initial contract will be signed for one year with possibility for an extension for up to 3 years. Department of Chemistry, University of Warsaw Biological and Chemical Research Centre Requirements
Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Enthusiasm for science, especially interfacial phenomena at the nanoscale PhD degree in Chemistry or Materials Science Hands-on experience with air-free techniques (Schlenk line, deoxygenation techniques) Knowledge of characterization tools of polymers and nanoparticles
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