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The project is focused on application of hypercrosslinked polymers as catalyst of oxygen electrode reactions (ORR and OER). A series of three-dimensional, heteroatom abundant three dimensional network with hierarchical pores having strong affinity towards oxygen will be prepared in a form of particles by copolymerization with solvents employed as a reaction medium as well as a crosslinker to produce polymer particles. Most promising materials will be also synthesized in the presence of selected carbon nanomaterials. Their electrocatalytic activity of the synthesized HCPs at solid|liquid and liquid|liquid interface will be evaluated by electrochemical techniques including rotating ring disc electrode and scanning electrochemical microscopy. The effect of various features of polymers on their electrocatalytic actvity will be analysed and compared with results of quantum chemical calculations focused on oxygen interactions with elements of polymer network.

The responsibilities of the post-doctoral researcher will include: Planning and performing synthesis of hypercrosslinked polymers. Planning of electrochemical experiments, Performing electrochemical (static voltammetry, voltammetry and chronoamperometry at ring-disc rotating electrode) at electrode modified with synthesized nannomaterials. Surface analysis (SEM, AFM) of the electrodes modifed with synthesized nanomaterials. Data analysis. Writing reports and manuscripts

We offer a post-doctoral position (full-time employment) in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a gross salary of Around 11580 PLN gross per month financed from the NCN OPUS 27 Project no UMO/2024/53/B/ST4/01997 „Weaving polymers for efficient oxygen electrocatalysis” 100% of the work time of Postdoc will be devoted to the realization of the proposed project. The offer is for 24 months

The selected candidate will gain valuable new knowledge and techniques to enhance their skill set. This project encompasses material science, polymer science and physical chemistry, offering a learning opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds. We intend to publish the findings in prestigious high-impact journals. The successful candidate will be eligible for all programs at the IPC PAS, including the IPC PAS Young Scientists competition and the IPC PAS Young Scientists Mobility competition. Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ programme.

1. PhD degree in chemical or physical, obtained in the year of employment in the project or within 7 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project. For researchers with multiple PhDs, the date of the first PhD award is deemed the reference date. Extension might apply according to National Science Centre, Poland, rules.

2. Additionally, the candidate for the postdoctoral position must meet the following conditions:

• they did not have the principal investigator as their research supervisor or auxiliary supervisor of their PhD dissertation;

• their PhD degree has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post or they have completed a continuous and evidenced post-doctoral fellowship of at least 10 months in another institution than the host institution for the project and in another country than the one in which they have been conferred a PhD degree

3. Publication record and experience in research.

4. Ability to work independently as well as in a group.

5. Experience in polymer synthesis and/or electrochemical experiments and data analysis. Experience with experiments at rotating disc electrode desirable. Experience in studies of electrocatalytic process desirable. Experience in Surface techniques (SEM, AFM) desirable. Experience in writing manuscripts indispensable.

6. Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

7. Strong motivation to work and solving scientific problems, creativity, and analytical thinking.

The Recruitment Commission will take into account the following criteria: - competencies for specific tasks in the research project

- knowledge in chemistry - previous scientific achievements

-awards and distinctions resulting from the conducted research