PhD degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, or sciences.

A post-doc type post is a full-time post, scheduled by the project’s principal investigator for a person who has obtained their PhD degree within 7 years before joining the project. This period may be extended by a time of long-term (in excess of 90 days) documented sick leaves or rehabilitation leaves granted on account of being unfit to work. In addition, the period may be extended by the number of months of a child care leave granted pursuant to the Labour Code and in the case of women, by 18 months for every child born or adopted, whichever manner of accounting for career breaks is preferable. The candidate is not eligible to apply if his/her doctoral degree has been awarded by the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS (see competition documentation of the National Science Center (NCS) for the OPUS 20).

• Good publication record and scientific experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group.
• Significant research achievements in the field: DFT calculations and simulations.
• Profound knowledge in the field of DFT and quantum-chemical simulations, Raman spectroscopy.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).
• Strong motivation to work and pursue scientific questions, creativity, and analytical thinking.
• Research experience in related fields will be advantageous.

We offer: around 8.200,00 PLN gross/month. That is the gross amount including employer's expense. It would be the subject of taxes, social and health insurances and other legal deductions according to polish law.

• The position is for15 months (full-time employment).  The extension would be possible within other research grands, depending on the availability of funding.

The successful candidate will benefit in the form of new knowledge and methods added to his/her toolbox. The project deals with nanotechnology, physics, material sciences, and physical chemistry, so any candidate profile will find some new knowledge to be gained upon the realisation of the project.

We plan to publish the results of the work in high-impact factor journals.

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.

a) competencies of candidates for specific tasks in a research project (max 60 points),

b) previous scientific achievements of candidates (max 30 points),

c) awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from the conducted research (10 points).

Complete application should include the following items:

• employment application,
• motivation letter
• professional curriculum vitae,
• university degree diploma and PhD certificate,
• list of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.),
• two letters of recommendation written by a scientist in the field

The commission evaluates applications on a point scale (max 100 points). Top candidates will be invited for an on-line or in-person interview. Good command of English is required. We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates.

Only candidates with a minimum of 75 points would be considered for the position. A position will be offered to the person who obtains the highest number of points. The Recruitment Committee may not recommend any candidate for the position if no one would get at least 75 points.

The results of the recruitment will be announced until 22.08.2023.

Employment will take place in accordance with the Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS https://ichf.edu.pl/files/csr/ipc-procedures.pdf and the provisions of the competition documentation of the National Science Center (NSC) for the OPUS-20 contest https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2020/uchwala95_2020-zal1.pdf#page=43

The incomplete applications will be not considered.

The results of the competition are made public.

Candidates who have been issued a negative opinion by the Recruitment Committee or candidates not selected for employment have the right to appeal against the results of the evaluation. The appeal shall be lodged with the Director of the Institute within 7 days from the date of receipt of the appropriate information. The decision of the Director of the Institute shall be final.

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 (If he/she obtained at least 75 points in the recruitment process).

Competition documentation of the National Science Center (NCS) for the OPUS 20:

https://ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2020/uchwala95_2020-zal1_ang.pdf#page=38

How to Apply: Send application directly to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl;

IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no. 31/2023”  (emails without this number will be not considered!)

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