M. Sc. student

M.Sc. student in Organic Chemistry in FNP TEAM project: Supramolecular materials designed for fundamental studies and energy conversion technologies

Position in the project: M.Sc. student

Project description: M.Sc.-track students will participate in 3 years-long research projects focused on the development and applications of molecular and polymeric materials containing stable radicals and boron clusters specifically designed for addressing needs in energy harvesting and storing and information processing. The research involves synthesis, fundamental studies of soft materials, their self-assembly and characterization of bulk properties in search of new materials for molecular electronics, spintronics, photovoltaics, and ion battery applications. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with well-balanced experimental and theoretical skills, interested in soft materials, liquid crystals, magnetic phenomena, organic semiconductor, and device testing.

The project includes collaborations with scientists from University of Warsaw, European Space Agency, CreoTECH, University of Pau, University of Stuttgart, University of Valencia, and University of Alabama, USA, where some magnetic, photovoltaic, electrochemical, spintronic and device testing experiments will be performed.

Key responsibilities include:

1.        Organic synthesis and basic characterization of molecular materials including liquid crystals

2.        Polymer preparation and characterization

Profile of candidates/requirements:

1. MSc–track in Chemistry or related fields

2.        Enthusiasm and high motivation for learning new techniques and collaboration with other research groups

3.        Ability to communicate in English

Required documents:

1.        Curriculum Vitae

2.        Motivation letter

3.        A copy of transcript from undergraduate courses

4.        Two recommendation letters (sent directly by the Referees)

We offer:

1.        Acquiring skills in the field of synthesis and extensive characterization of soft materials

2.        Possibility for visits to other laboratories to conduct measurements, and for attend scientific conferences

3.        Friendly and highly motivating interdisciplinary and international team-work environment

Job type: stipend of 2000 PLN/month

Number of job offers: 2

Position starts on: February 1st 2018 at the earliest

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 18 months

Application deadline: December 29^th, 2017. Selected candidates will be interviewed in person or via Skype immediately after the closing date.

Application submission: e-mail to: with a copy to

For more details about the position, process and helpful forms please visit: https://www.cbmm.lodz.pl/articles.php?id=125

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