Announcement on the competition for a post-doctoral scientist position in the Polish-Chinese project of the National Science Center SHENG 4 (No. DEC-2025/56/Q/ST11/00551) – „Synthesis and Functionalization of Hyperbranched Polypeptides for Osteoarthritis Treatment”
Requirements:
– PhD in chemistry;
– Documented scientific achievements in the field of organic chemistry (publications in Philadelphia List journals and patents);
– Very good knowledge of organic chemistry;
– Skills and experience in conducting organic compound syntheses, experience in conducting polymer or polypeptide modifications is welcome;
– Knowledge of spectroscopic methods and their application to the identification of organic compounds;
– Ability to independently plan, perform experiments, and conduct a full analysis of results and their presentation;
– Ability to work in research teams, including at a foreign center;
– Fluent spoken and written English enabling independent preparation of scientific publications.
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for:
– Conducting chemical modification of polymers and their physicochemical characterization;
– Optimizing conditions for chemical modification of polymers;
– Supervising doctoral students;
– Collaborating with other members of the research team, including the Chinese team;
– Reporting research results;
– Preparing scientific publications/patent applications.
The conditions of employment:
The location of the project realization: Center for Molecular and Macromolecular Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Functional Polymers and Polymer Materials Division
Type of NSC competition: SHENG 4, ST11
Principal Investigator: DSc Monika Gosecka
Salary 140 000 PLN gross/gross per year
Contract duration: 24 months
The deadline for submitting offers is January 20, 2026 (23:59)
The final date of the contest: January 25, 2026
The contract starting date: February 1, 2026
An application must include:
– CV/Resume;
– List of publications and scientific achievements;
– At least one letter of recommendation from a supervisor or mentor who has worked directly with the candidate;
– Copy of doctoral diploma.
Application submission via e-mail to: with CC to ; with the required documents attached in the PDF format. Additional information is provided by Dr. Monika Gosecka (phone number: (42) 6803 270, 696 724 486, e-mail: ).
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