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Conductive polymers found numerous applications so far. There are used in numerous electronic devices including, actuators, organic diodes, field-effect transistors, photovoltaic cells and sensors. Of particular interest are conductive polymeric materials due to their excellent properties. Conductive polymers may be synthetized by oxidation of proper monomers (thiophene, pyrrole, aniline etc.) and subsequent polycondensation. So far, this process is being realized using chemical oxidation, i.e. with iron salts or by electropolymerization. Both methods are very effective but they do not allow for a spatial control over the polymerization process. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that both methods require using harsh chemical conditions (strong oxidants) or a relatively high voltages applied to the electrodes (e.g. ≥1.7 V for simple thiophene). This can be disadvantageous in some applications, including entrapment of enzymes in polymers, imprinting of a fragile target molecule, construction of electronic devices etc. Therefore, new polymerization methods towards conductive materials that allow for milder conditions and spatial control are still highly demanded. Aforementioned conductive polymers may be applied in numerous devices including soft, foldable electronic devices i.e., foldable smartphones. The main goal is to propose novel catalytical processes of conductive polymers synthesis. For that purpose, new catalytical systems will be tested. We would like to find such system that will allow synthesis of conductive polymers in mild conditions. Finally, we will highlight usefulness of obtained conductive polymers by applying them in electrochemistry and selective chemosensing.

• Synthesis of monomers
• Immobilization of catalysts on solid support
• Immobilization of catalysts on NPs
• Synthesis of conductive polymers
• Synthesis of core@shell NPs

We offer a post-doctoral position (full-time employment) in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a gross salary of Around 9650 PLN gross per month financed from the NCN Application of photoredox catalysis in spatially controlled synthesis of conductive polymers, NCN OPUS-LAP 26 No. 2023/51/I/ST5/02601

100% of the work time of Postdoc will be devoted to the realization of the proposed project. The offer is for 12 months (with possible extension by another 12 months.

The selected candidate will gain experience and knowledge in the preparation and characterization of conductive polymers and molecularly imprinted polymers. The project involves electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, nanotechnology, material science, organic synthesis, analytical and physical chemistry 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 sciences, 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. Publication record and rich scientific experience.

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

4. Experience in organic synthesis, nanotechnology or surface modification

5. Experience in molecular imprinting or electrochemistry will be appreciated

6. Good proficiency in English speaking and writing

7. PhD obtained a doctoral degree from an entity other than the entity in which employment in this position is planned, or completed at least 10 months of continuous and documented postdoctoral internship in an entity other than the entity implementing the project and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was obtained;

• Competencies of candidates for specific tasks in a research project,

• Previous scientific achievements of candidates,

• Awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from the conducted research