Lab manager position in NCN SONATA BIS

The competition is open for a lab manager position in NCN SONATA BIS 2022/46/E/ST4/00392 project, entitled „Towards understanding of polymorphism and crystallization pathways of organic molecular crystals”.

PI: dr hab. Marta Dudek, prof. CBMM

Position: lab manager

Project description: The planned project aims at the deepening of our understanding of crystallization processes of organic molecules, as well as to unveil new crystallization pathways to elusive polymorphic forms. Crystallization experiments conducted in the lab will be supported by quantum-chemical calculations, which are meant to indicate the most preferred crystallization pathways. The obtained results will be used to create a crystallization condition database, linking crystal structure with crystallization conditions. We expect new polymorphic forms of investigated molecules can emerge as part of the research. These will be characterized with single-crystal X-Ray diffraction experiments, while for microcrystalline powders, solid-state NMR experiments together with crystal structure prediction calculations will be used. The project has interdisciplinary character, and include elements from supramolecular, organic, and computational chemistry, as well as spectroscopy and crystallography.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in chemistry, pharmacy or closely related subjects
• Fluency in Polish (in speech and writing)
• scientific publications confirming experience in chemical laboratory work
• experience in crystallization experiments, excellent knowledge on crystallization techniques
• good understanding of solid-state and supramolecular chemistry
• organizing skills, analytical thinking, creative approach to research tasks, willingness and ability to pass on the knowledge to younger scientists
• independence in lab work
• excellent skills in literature search, very good knowledge on scientific journals most relevant to the field
• fluency in English, both in speech and in writing
• experience in overseeing BSc/MSc/PhD students

will be considered an asset::

• experience in databases creation and management
• knowledge on how to run powder X-Ray diffraction experiments

Tasks in the project:

• Crystallization experiments using Crystal16 system, as well as those under different crystallization conditions
• Overseeing PhD students hired in the project
• Overseeing and management of crystallization condition database
• Literature search for new/reliable crystallization techniques
• Taking care of laboratory provision and technical state of laboratory
• Participation in writing scientific manuscripts
• A lab-unified electronic laboratory notebook will be required

The conditions of employment:

• Stable employment for the period of max. 5 years (minimal/trial time of employment is 6 months)
• Place of employment: Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Łódź, Poland; Structural Chemistry Department
• Salary of ca. 8300 brutto/brutto
• Interesting job in an interdisciplinary, newly established team
• Access to state-of-the-art. equipment: four NMR spectrometers, single-crystal X-Ray diffractometer, powder X-Ray diffractometer
• Possibility of conducting own small research projects

Required documents:

1. Motivation letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Documents confirming holding a PhD degree (copy of PhD diploma)
4. Copy of MSc diploma
5. Full list of publications
6. A short description of lab experience and scientific achievements to date, including an indication of one, most significant scientific achievement.

Job offer expires on 29/02/2024

Evaluation process: the sent applications will be evaluated in terms of formal requirements, followed by an assessment of candidate’s experience and qualifications. Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview (preferably in on-line format). On the basis of the ranking list, the candidate with the highest number of points will be recommended for the lab manager position. In the event of the above-mentioned candidate’s resignation, the Committee may recommend another person from the ranking list or repeat the competition.

How to apply: complete applications should be sent via e-mail to and

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