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PhD Student in Materials Science

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
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
Type of Contract
Not Applicable
Job Status
Not Applicable
Offer Starting Date
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 (mirfray@zut.edu.pl)

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).

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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
mirfray@zut.edu.pl

Contact

City
Szczecin
Website
Street
Aleja Piastow 17
Postal Code
70-310
E-Mail
mirfray@zut.edu.pl
Phone
+48914494828