DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE OF MOLECULAR AND MACROMOLECULAR STUDIES, POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE ADJUNCT POSITION IN STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY DIVISION.
A research position focused on structural and spectroscopic analysis of hybrid functional materials and molecular crystals with biological and technological relevance, with a particular focus on modeling spectral responses using ab initio methods formulated for the condensed phase.
Scientific research and other projects in which the candidate will participate:
structural studies of the condensed phase based on X-ray and neutron diffraction of both powder and single-crystal samples; characterization of the studied materials using thermal methods;
NMR spectroscopy studies and vibrational spectroscopy in solid-state (MAS NMR, IR, Raman, and terahertz spectroscopy);
modeling the structure and nuclear dynamics of functional materials and soft matter based on first-principles calculations;
thermodynamic stability analysis in polymorphic systems; analysis of intermolecular interactions in the studied materials based on spectroscopic studies and theoretical calculations;
preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals, and presentation of results at scientific conferences;
supervision of young researchers.
Qualifications the ideal candidate should possess:
a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field;
proven expertise in publishing original research and presenting findings at international scientific conferences;
a strong track record of scientific contributions in the areas outlined in point 1, including at least twenty publications related to the topic;
a minimum of 10 years of experience in structural and spectroscopic research of condensed phases and materials modeling;
proficiency in research techniques mentioned in point 1, paired with the ability to independently interpret results, as demonstrated by published scientific work;
Hands-on experience with ab initio computational software for periodic boundary condition calculations; expertise in modeling the structure and spectral response of molecular and ion-molecular materials (NMR, lattice dynamics, first-principles molecular dynamics);
experience in securing the beam time and conducting experiments in large-scale research infrastructures (synchrotrons, neutron sources, free-electron lasers);
experience in mentoring and collaborating with early-career researchers (supervising graduates, lecturing, and co-supervising Ph.D. candidates);
research experience gained through fellowships or internships at renowned international scientific institutions;
proficiency in English, enabling preparation of scientific publications, presentation of results at conferences, and mentorship of international research staff;
proficiency in Polish, both spoken and written, is highly desirable.
Required Documents (in Polish or English)::
cover letter;
academic CV, including a list of publications and conference presentations;
copies of obtained diplomas;
two reference letters from independent academic researchers.
Required documents must be sent to CMMS PAS, Scientific Secretary office, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland, with a note on the envelope “Konkurs na adiunkta – DCHS” (or sent by e-mail to in the PDF format) Until 09.10.2024 r.
The recruitment will be decided until 23.10.2024 r.
During the competition proceedings, candidates may be asked to present their past achievements in the form of a seminar at CMMS PAS.
The selected candidate will be employed in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Labour Law for an indefinite period or definite term.
CMMS PAS does not provide housing.
For further information, please contact Scientific Secretary office of CMMS PAS, phone: + 48 42 6803232, e-mail: or Prof. Marek Potrzebowski, coordinator of Structural Chemistry Division, phone: +48 42 6803 240, 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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