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 IN-SITU GENERATION OF BIOPOLYMERIC NANOCOMPOSITES VIA SHEAR-INDUCED CRYSTALLIZATION AND THEIR PLASTIC DEFORMATION IN DIFFERENT MEDIA)

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

• conducting independent research in the field of polymeric nanocomposites. In particular, the candidate must be experienced in in-situ fabricating and investigation of fully polymeric nanocomposites based on shear induced crystallization of biopolymers for broadly understood technical applications.
• innovative development of biodegradable polymers and nanocomposites based on aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters with improved thermomechanical properties and controllable biodegradability to be used as feedstocks for additive manufacturing processes.
• identification of micro mechanisms of deformation active in crystalline and amorphous phases in liquid environment.
• scientific studies in the field of dry crazing mechanism of neat biopolymers in air, environmental crazing mechanism of neat biopolymers in different adsorption-active media, and development of bio-polymeric blends or composites with controlled environmental crazing processes.
• Study of the structure and physical-chemical properties of bio polymeric composites, in order to scrutinize relationships between the structure and deformation mechanism.
• tailoring the deformation mechanisms of in-situ generated biopolymeric nanocomposites to meet specific needs of target application.
• study of the structure of the selected bio 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.
• studies of structural and orientation changes induced by deformation using various experimental techniques, including X-ray (diffractometry, 2-D WAXS, 2-D SAXS), thermal analysis (DSC, DMA, TGA), spectroscopy (FTIR, EDS) and microscopy (OM, SEM, TEM, AFM), in-situ SAXS and WAXS analysis.
• 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:

• Holding at least a Master Degree in Chemistry, chemical engineering, or polymer related discipline.
• Significant experience in conducting investigations listed in the first paragraph.
• Documented scientific background in areas mentioned above, including at least two papers published in journals from JCR (Philadelphia) list and presenting the research results in the form of speeches at scientific conferences.
• Documented experience in writing international project proposals, applying to acquire funding from the National Science Centre (NCN), co-investigating in scientific grants from the National Science Centre (NCN) or other national science centers, participation in the implementation of research grants.
• Cooperation with industry/institutions dealing with issues in the area of materials and new technologies.
• Involvement in scientific patents regarding the fields listed in the first paragraph
• Good skills in English and at least basic skills in Polish communication.
• Availability to travel to national and international scientific events.
• Readiness to be in Poland and start the job at the institute from the beginning of December 2020.

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

• Application / motivation letter.
• Scientific resume (CV).
• Copies of the diplomas.
• List of scientific achievements (publications, conference contributions, patent applications, grants, …), awards or stipends, if applicable.
• Copies of the most relevant publications.
• 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 26.10.2020, 23:59.

Result will be announced  before  09.11.2020, 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. Andrzej Galeski, tel. (42) 6803 223, e-mail:

PROF. MAREK POTRZEBOWSKI
DIRECTOR OF CMMS PAS

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