ASSISTANT POSITION in Polymer Division

DIRECTOR OF CENTRE OF MOLECULAR AND MACROMOLECULAR STUDIES, POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES IN LODZ ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE ASSISTANT POSITION in Polymer Division

(THE POSITION IS CONNECTED TO RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF PLASTIC DEFORMATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND MODIFICATION OF THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)

Scientific research and other works, which a candidate will participate in:

1. Study of the structure and physico-chemical properties of polymeric materials, including semicrystalline polymers, mechanisms of plastic deformation  and  the relationships between the structure and deformation mechanisms, including:
–  study of the structure of the selected semicrystalline polymers and their structural modification in order to obtain samples of the desired structure and morphology,
–  detailed studies of mechanical properties and the plastic deformation process in polymers under investigation,
–  studies of structural and orientation changes induced by deformation using various experimental techniques, including X-ray (diffractometry, 2-D WAXS, 2-D SAXS, PFG), thermal (DSC, DMA, TGA), spectroscopy (FtiR, EDS) and microscopy (OM, SEM, TEM, AFM),
–  identification of micromechanisms of deformation active in crystalline and amorphous phases,
–  mathematical description of plastic deformation in selected semicrystalline polymers using nonlinear constitutive relationships and their  implementation into a computer program based on the Finite Element Method (FEM),
–  development of  micromechanical computer models of selected semicrystalline polymers and  systematic  computer experiments (simulation) of the  plastic deformation process of polymers using micromechanical models for better understanding the influence of particular structural parameters on deformation mechanisms.

2. Analysis of obtained results and preparation of publications in scientific journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Terms and conditions to be met by a candidate:

1. Holding at least a Master Degree in Math, Physics, Chemistry or related discipline.
2. Interest in experimental studies in polymer science.
3. High motivation for scientific work and a strong commitment to research work.
4. Readiness to participate actively in the academic life of the Institute and the research team.
5. Significant experience in conducting investigations listed in the first paragraph.
6. Skills in experimental techniques listed in the first paragraph.
7. Readiness to continuously improve and expand his/her skills.
8. Documented scientific background in areas mentioned above, including at least two papers published in journals from JCR (Philadelphia) list.
9. Participation in scientific conferences.
10. Good command of English enabling free use of scientific literature.

Required documents.
Qualified researchers interested in applying for the position should submit the following documents:

1. Application / motivation letter.
2. Scientific resume (CV).
3. Copies of the diplomas.
4.List of scientific achievements (publications, conference contributions), awards or stipends, if applicable.
5. Copies of the most relevant publications.
6. Recommendation letter(s) provided by senior academic staff members cooperating with the candidate  in the past (e.g. former supervisors).

The application, written in English,  should be sent to the CMMS PAS, Scientific Secretariat, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz with the note „Competition for a post of research assistant– PD”. Please,  attach the requested documents in the PDF format.
The deadline of sending application is 22.05.2020, 23:59.

Result will be announced  before  05.06.2020, 23:59.

During the recruitment process the selected candidates may be invited for an interview.

The selected candidate shall be employed according to the regulations of Labor Law for an unspecified period of time or within a fixed contract.

CMMS PAS does not provide residential premises.

For additional information please contact CMMS PAS, the Scientific Secretariat, tel. (42) 6803232, e-mail or  Prof. Ewa Piorkowska (coordinator of the Polymer Division), tel. (42) 6803.316 e-mail:  or prof. Zbigniew Bartczak, tel. (42) 6803 317, e-mail: .

PROF. MAREK POTRZEBOWSKI
DIRECTOR OF CMMS PAS

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