PhD scholarship (2 positions) in an NCN SONATA BIS 8 Project
Announcement on the PhD scholarship (2 positions) in an NCN SONATA BIS 8 Project (UMO-2018/30/E/ST8/00364)
“Understanding of the role of the amorphous phase in selected properties of crystallizing polymers”
Position title: a PhD student
Requirements:
Master of Science degree in physics, chemistry or related sciences received in the last 5 years;
Ability to be admitted to the Doctoral School in Lodz;
The experience within physicochemistry of semicrystalline polymers will be preferred.
Knowledge of analytical techniques, such as DMTA, DSC, SEM, WAXS, SAXS;
Very good written and spoken English;
Motivation for scientific work, creativity
Task description:
Physical and chemical modification of polymers;
Analysis of provided polymeric materials, their structure and properties with the use of different experimental techniques (DMTA, DSC, TGA, SEM, EDS, WAXS, SAXS, FTIR, mechanical and rheological measurements);
Searching of correlations between the properties and structure of analyzed materials;
Participation in national/international scientific conferences
Participation in writing and editing scientific papers
The conditions of employment:
NCN scholarship: 3500 PLN / month for 36 months.
The location of project: Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies,
Polish Academy of Sciences, Polymer Division
Competition type: SONATA BIS 8 – ST8
The leader of the project: dr Artur Różański
The deadline for submitting offers: September 20, 2019 (23:59) The final date of the contest: September 27, 2019 The date of starting the scholarship: October 1, 2019
Required documents:
A cover letter with contact details and brief justification of willingness to participate
in the project relating to the requirements.
CV – the list of scientific achievements, including publications, scholarships, awards
and scientific experience acquired during previous scholarships, workshops and scientific training, participation in research projects.
A copy of the diploma or official document confirming the obtaining of the Master’s degree.
At least one letter of recommendation from the previous supervisor.
Applications send by e-mail to , with CC to ; with the required documents attached in the PDF format.
Additional information is provided by Dr. Artur Różański tel. (42) 6803 228, e-mail:
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We inform you that as a result of the contest for the position of PhD scholarship in an NCN SONATA BIS 8 Project will be hired:
Cezary Makarewicz