The competition is open for a POST-DOC position in the NCN SHENG 4 Project (No. DEC-2025/56/Q/ST11/00551). The title of the project is “Synthesis and Functionalization of Hyperbranched Polypeptides for Osteoarthritis Treatment”.
Position: POST-DOC
Requirements:
– A doctoral degree obtained within 12 years before January 1 of the year of employment in the project, with this period extended by the duration of long-term sick leave or rehabilitation benefits and the number of months of leave related to childcare and upbringing, and in the case of women, by 18 months for each child born or adopted (in accordance with Appendix No. 2 to Resolution No. 115/2024 of the NCN Council of November 14, 2024);
– 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: 19 months
Deadline for submitting applications: rolling admission until November 20, 2026, with the possibility of early closure of the competition if a suitable candidate is selected. If no suitable candidate is found, the competition may be extended.
Selection date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order they are received. Once a suitable candidate is selected, the recruitment process is considered closed. If the selected candidate withdraws, the next candidate in line will take their place.
Required documents:
– CV/Resume;
– List of publications and scientific achievements;
– Two letters of recommendation from a supervisor or mentor who has worked directly with the candidate;
– Copy of doctoral diploma.
Form of submission: Applications must be sent by e-mail to with CC to , with the required documents attached in PDF format. Additional information is provided by Dr. Monika Gosecka (phone number: (42) 6803 270, 696 724 486, e-mail: ).
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