Job details

Recruitment result
Place of work

Group 28: “Catalysis for sustainable energy production and environmental protection, CatSEE”

Funding institution

National Science Center (NSC)

Project description

Project title, type and project number

Scientific project entitled “Nanoengineering of thin layers of semiconductor photocatalysts in a microreactor environment for lignin-based model compounds valorization”. Project number: SONATA BIS 5 nr 2015/18/E/ST5/00306

Project leader

dr. hab. Inż. Juan Carlos Colmenares, prof. IPC PAS

Description

The goal of this project is the synthesis of novel multicomponent nanophotocatalytic thin layers supported on the internal walls of a fluidic microreactor, the study of their activity in the selective photo-oxidation of lignin-based model molecules and the correlation of their performances with the composition, surface morphology and distribution of the active sites.

Job description

Number of vacancies

1

Key responsibilities include

Design, synthesis and characterization of novel multicomponent nanophotocatalytic thin layers supported on the internal walls of a fluidic microreactor, the study of their activity in the selective photo-oxidation of lignin-based model molecules and the correlation of their performances with the composition, surface morphology and distribution of the active sites.

Offer

Job type

Scholarship

Salary

Scholarship amount is 1 500 PLN per month for approx. 50% work, i.e. approx. 2.5 days a week.

Position starts on

1.04.2021

Maximum planned period of contract/stipend agreement

The position within the grant is for a period of 6 months.

We offer

Development benefits: Work in a young and dynamic team; well-equipped laboratories of the Institute of Physical Chemistry and research centers in Spain and Netherlands; large autonomy during the execution of tasks; the possibility of publishing articles in worldwide prestigious journals and participation in international conferences, ERASMUS+

Career perspectives:

  • 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
  • Participation in international conferences and seminars
Requirements

Scientific discipline

Physical-chemistry

Scientific profile of a candidate

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Requirements

  • Passion for natural sciences, a strong motivation for scientific work and open mind, willingness of carrying out interdisciplinary research.
  • Please note that only master’s level students are eligible to apply. The applicant should be enrolled in 2nd degree studies (4th or 5th year or equivalent) at the starting day of the work within the project. In case of uniform course of studies the applicant should be enrolled in at least 4th year of studies at the starting date of work within the project.
  • Distinctions granted by virtue of scientific research, grants, awards and scientific experience acquired outside your own research work place in the country or abroad; participation in workshops and scientific trainings; participation in research projects.
  • Experience in conducting scientific research in the field of catalysis, organic synthesis and materials characterization.
  • English knowledge to the degree necessary for scientific work.

Key assessment criteria

  • Research-related achievements, scholarships,
  • Research-related awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects.
Required documents
  • Curriculum vitae,
  • At least one opinion of an independent research scientist, specialist in the field of chemistry and related sciences,
  • Copy of BSc diploma.
Recruitment procedure

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" (the National Science Centre, Sonata Bis 5, Annex 7 https://ncn.gov.pl/userfiles/file/konkursy_ogloszone_2015-06-15/sonatabis5-zal7.pdf) 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.
Additional information

Application Details:

  • Envisaged Job Starting Date: April 1st, 2021
  • How to Apply: Send application directly to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl;

IMPORTANT: email title “Rekrutacja nr 3/2021”

https://www.ncn.gov.pl/baza-ofert/?akcja=wyswietl&id=185278

Deadlines

Application deadline

15.03.2021 17:00

Deadline for the settlement of the competition

19.03.2021

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

Date of announcement: 5.02.2021

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