Job details

Recruitment result
Place of work

Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS, Nanoelectrochemistry group

Funding institution

National Science Centre

Project description

Project title, type and project number

Development of biowaste-derived carbon dots and metal-organic frameworks heterostructures to build a platform for printable biosensors, POLONEZ BIS 3 no. 2022/47/P/ST5/02424, 24/2024

Project leader

Dr Disha

Description

With this project, we aim to utilize the carbon dots derived from biowaste (BWCDs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for a novel biosensing platform. Overcoming challenges in creating a versatile material platform for biomolecules necessitates precise control of nanoscale material characteristics. Introducing out-of-plane functionalities and covalent bridges in BWCDs, coupled with MOFs, which can offer an ideal biosensing platform. By altering functionalities in BWCDs and MOFs, a wide range of bioreceptors can be immobilized. Integration with scanning electrochemical microscopy aims to enhance biosensor performance by extending the limit of detection, crucial for detecting minute concentrations of target biomolecules.

Job description

Number of vacancies

1

Key responsibilities include

• Synthesis and optimization of biowaste derived activated carbon and its structural and electrochemical characterization.
• Literature survey.
• Dissemination of results at international conferences/workshops.
• Data plotting.
• Presentation, and reports preparation.

Offer

Position in the project

Student scholarship

Job type

scholarship

Salary

Scholarship of around 3300 PLN/month

Position starts on

1.07.2024

Maximum planned period of contract/stipend agreement

18-month scholarship

We offer

• 18-month scholarship of around PLN 3300 PLN per month financed from the NCN POLONEZ BIS 3 Project No. 2022/47/P/ST5/02424
• The job in the interdisciplinary project, realized in Nanoelectrochemistry group.
• You will learn how to synthesize biowaste derived activated carbon how to do its structural characterization.
• You will learn how to perform electrochemical characterization.
• You will learn how to operate scanning electrochemical microscope.

Career development prospects at IPC PAS

The successful candidate will gain an experience in the field of nanomaterials and electrochemistry. This scholarship is a chance to work on the leading edge topics in nanotechnology and nanoelectrochemistry.
The Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ program.

Requirements

Scientific profile of a candidate

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Requirements

• Student of materials science, chemistry or physics or a closely related fields.
• Enthusiasm and engagement in the scientific work.
• Basic knowledge about nanomaterials and electrochemistry.
• Laboratory experience in the field of synthesis.
• Familiarity with characterization methods, particularly XRD, Raman, XRD, and XPS, independence in designing and carrying out experiments/characterizations.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting measured data.
• Good knowledge in English.

Key assessment criteria

The Commission will take into account the following criteria and evaluate applications on a point scale:
• the candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score)
• research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score)
• the candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score).

Required documents

• Curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, awards, publications, patents, conference presentations, research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, etc.)
• Recommendation letter(s). At least one opinion of the candidate from a specialist in a relevant field of science.
• Motivation letter.
• Confirmation of having the status of student of a full-time first- or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland.

Recruitment procedure

How to Apply: Send application directly to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl;
IMPORTANT: email title “Recruitment 24/2024”; (emails without this number will be not considered!)
The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document "REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1_ang.pdf and the Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS https://ichf.edu.pl/files/csr/ipc-procedures.pdf
The Commission will analyze CVs of the candidates. The top candidates will be invited for an interview (13.06.2024). Good command of English is required. We reserve the right to contact and reply only to selected candidates.
- The incomplete applications will be not considered.
- The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points.
- The results of the competition are made public.
- 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.

Additional information

How to Apply: Send application directly to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl;
IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no. 24/2024”

For more details about the position please visit: Dr. Disha, disha@ichf.edu.pl
Dr. Wojciech Nogala, wnogala@ichf.edu.pl, phone +48 22 343 3375

Name of the post and its definition in the meaning of the grant documentation:

NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who is a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland;
According to “REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT”
https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1_ang.pdf

Deadlines

Application deadline

10.06.2024 12:00

Deadline for the settlement of the competition

17.06.2024

Archival announcement. We would like to thank all candidates for their submitted applications.

Date of announcement: 27.05.2024

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