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The project explores innovative reaction-diffusion (RD) systems as a platform for the self-assembly of advanced materials, including hierarchical patterns and tubular architectures. It focuses on two bio-inspired strategies: periodic precipitation (PP) and chemobrionic systems, which enable the construction of functional architectures from nanoparticles and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). By harnessing non-equilibrium dynamics, similar to those found in natural processes, the research addresses key scientific questions about RD-driven self-assembly while also seeking methods with practical relevance.

The first line of investigation is periodic precipitation, where controlled diffusion and reaction kinetics give rise to regularly spaced bands of precipitate, known as Liesegang rings, within porous matrices. These systems will be exploited to assemble hierarchical structures, with morphology and band spacing precisely tuned through variations in reactant concentration, matrix porosity, ionic strength, and temperature. The second direction, chemobrionic systems, focuses on the emergence of hollow tubular structures in diffusion-controlled settings. By employing nanoparticles and MOFs as the fundamental building blocks, the study aims to achieve fine control over geometry, dimensions, and material properties of the resulting architectures.

This interdisciplinary project combines expertise in materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology. It will provide significant insights into RD systems and their potential to simplify the synthesis of complex materials, laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs in nanotechnology and materials design

• Sample preparation and tasks related to the studies on the reaction-diffusion processes in nanotechnology
• Carrying out experimental work, maintaining regular research notes.
• Taking part in and presenting at group meetings and conferences

• We offer a scholarship position in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a monthly stipend of   1500 PLN
• financed from the OPUS 28, Project no. OPUS 28, 2024/55/B/ST5/02500.
• The stipend is for  12  months with a possible extension based on the performance.

The successful candidate will benefit in the form of new knowledge and methods added to his/her toolbox. The project deals with material sciences, physic and chemistry, so a broad range of candidates will find new knowledge to be gained upon the realization of the project

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. At the starting date of the work within the project, the applicant should be a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland or a participant in a doctoral programme (within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005) or a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school (within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018)
2. (i.e., studying,  chemistry, physics  or a related field).
3. Ability to work independently as well as in a group
4. Background in chemistry , physic , material engineering or a related field
5. Excellent in English speaking and writing.

The recruitment committee shall evaluate the candidates’ research achievements, their research-related achievements and competencies as regards specific tasks in the research project, expressed as a point score:

• 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)