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19 Jan 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences
Department
Coordination metal complexes and functional materials
Research Field
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Other
Hours Per Week
Negotiable
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number
Recruitment no 7/2023
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

PhD student – scholarship position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within NCN OPUS, no. 2020/37/B/ST4/03310, "Hypervalancy, dormant Lewis acidity and relationship between noncovalent interactions in the Group 13 organometallics (HYPE-13)" (project leader: dr inż. Iwona Justyniak)

The goals of this project are the theoretical and experimental investigations directed toward the factors controlling the structure and reactivity of Group 13 organometallic complexes to provide a framework for a unified look at both the dormant Lewis acidity and the bonding situation in electron-rich hypervalent molecules, and unraveling the role of non-covalent interactions on the properties of the complexes in question.

Responsibilities:

PhD student will be involved in the realization of the following research tasks:

  • Design, synthesis, and characterization of new model Group 13 organometallic complexes (Al and Ga)
  • Comprehensive structure analysis of 5-coordinate Group 13 complexes included in the Cambridge Structural Database
  • Investigation reactivity of 4-coordinate dialkyl Group 13 complexes towards small molecules like carbon dioxide, water and alcohols

Where to apply

E-mail
rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • University degree in chemistry;
  • Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic, and coordination chemistry
  • Experience in analysis of molecular and supramolecular structure of metal complexes
  • Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds
  • Knowledge of classical analytical techniques: 1H, 13C and DOSY NMR, IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy and basic X-ray crystallography
  • Good command in English, communication skills and predispositions to work in a team
Specific Requirements

University degree in chemistry

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information

Benefits

Scholarship amount is 2 500 PLN per month financed from the NCN OPUS project no. no. 2020/37/B/ST4/03310. Planned period of stipend agreement: 6 months with the possibility of extension.

 

We offer:

  • Participation in high impact and timely research
  • Access to unique technology and modern research laboratories;
  • Opportunity to work in a team of dedicated researchers and technologists
  • Opportunity to work in a team of experienced organometallic/supramolecular chemists
  • Participation in international conferences, in Erazmus
Eligibility criteria
  • University degree in chemistry
  • Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic, and coordination chemistry;
  • Experience in analysis of molecular and supramolecular structure of metal complexes;
  • Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds;
  • Knowledge of classical analytical techniques: 1H, 13C and DOSY NMR, IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy and basic X-ray crystallography;
  • Good command in English, communication skills and predispositions to work in a team;
Selection process
  • The best applicants will be invited for an interview (on-site or online).
  • The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the NCN regulations: "Rules of granting scholarships to young scientists in research projects" (Annex to Resolution No 25/2019 of the NCN Council, 14.03.2019) and in accordance with the Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS (https://ichf.edu.pl/files/intranet/employment-policy.pdf). A scholarship agreement will be signed with successful applicants on condition that the Institute of Physical Chemistry signs the grant agreement with NSC."
  • The commission evaluates applications on a point scale. The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points.
  • 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 competition are made public.

 

Required documents:

  • Scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements
  • Motivation letter
  • At least one recommendation letter
  • A transcript of the grades/credits received during the last stage of studies and grade point average

 

Key assessment criteria:

  • The candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project
  • Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and  manipulation of air-sensitive compounds
  • Experience in analysis of molecular and supramolecular structure of metal complexes
  • The candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals
  • Research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects
Additional comments
  • Planned online interviews: 23.02-24.02 2023 (the recruitment committee reserves the right to conduct an interview with selected candidates, about which they will be informed separately)
  • Deadline for the settlement of the competition: 3.03.2023

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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
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Contact

City
Warsaw
Website
Street
Warsaw, Kasprzaka 44/52
Postal Code
PL-01-224

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