ADJUNCT in Organic Chemistry Division

DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE OF MOLECULAR AND MACROMOLECULAR STUDIES, POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE ADJUNCT POSITION IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY DIVISION.

Keywords: (hetero)organic chemistry, enzymatic synthesis, stereoselective synthesis, chromatography, spectroscopic techniques.

1. Scientific research and other projects in which the candidate will participate:

• conducting scientific research in the field of broadly understood organic chemistry and heteroorganic, with particular emphasis on synthesis supported by theoretical calculations;
• acting as an assistant supervisor in doctoral dissertations;
• preparation of applications for research projects;
• preparation of reports and scientific publications.

2. Qualifications the ideal candidate should possess:

• holding a PhD degree in chemical sciences;
• proven scientific achievements in the field of synthesis of organic compounds and heteroorganic (publications in IF periodicals and patents);
• ability to independently perform experiments, including non-standard ones, and to carry out a full analysis of the results;
• documented management of a research project or completion of a long-term internship abroad;
• experience in preparing applications for research projects;
• ability to work in research teams;
• fluency in English, both spoken and written;
• fluency in Polish, both spoken and written, required.

3. Required Documents:

• application and motivation letter;
• CV/Resume;
• description of achievements to date and research plan for the coming years;
• list of publications and achievements, with emphasis on the corresponding authorship;
• copy of doctoral diploma;
• two opinions prepared by independent research workers .

4. The application and required documents must be sent in pdf format to with CC to with note “Competition for adjunct–DCHO” before 05.11.2024.
5. The recruitment will be decided until 19.11.2024 r.
6. During the competition procedure, candidates may be asked to present their achievements and research plans CMMS PAS.
7. The selected candidate will be employed in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Labour Law for an indefinite period or definite term.
8. We reserve the right to cancel the competition without giving a reason.

For further information, please contact Scientific Secretary Office of CMMS PAS, phone: + 48 42 6803232, e-mail: or prof. Piotr Bałczewski, coordinator of Organic Chemistry Division, phone: +48 42 6803 213, e-mail: .

Please include in your offer:
“I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed by the Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences with its registered office in Łódź, NIP: 7240004662, ul. Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Łódź  for the purposes of the recruitment process.”

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