PhD student

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

Position in the project: PhD student

Project description: PhD 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 characterization of molecular materials
2. Polymer preparation and characterization
3. Magnetic characterization of radicals in solutions and solid-state
4. Impedance spectroscopy of ionic liquid crystals
5. Travel to collaborators to perform specialized measurements and device testing.

Profile of candidates/requirements:

1. MSc or equivalent degree in Chemistry (must be defended by 31th August 2018)
2. Research experience in at least one of the following: organic synthesis, characterization of liquid crystals, boron cluster chemistry, organic magnetism, organic photovoltaic materials
3. Enthusiasm and high motivation for learning new techniques and collaboration with other research groups
4. Ability to communicate and write in English (knowledge of Polish is not required)

Required documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. A copy of MSc diploma (if not available should be delivered after graduation but before joining the project)
3. A copy of transcript from undergraduate courses
4. At least two recommendation letters (sent directly by the Referees)
5. Mandatory enrollment into the PhD program at the Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences within the first year of work (passing a CMMS-PAS administered test or GRE Subject Test in Chemistry or Physics with a score >60% is required)

We offer:

1. Acquiring skills in the field of synthesis and extensive characterization of paramagnetic and dielectric soft materials combined with quantum-mechanical calculations
2. Funds for visits to other laboratories to conduct measurements and for attending scientific conferences
3. Friendly and highly motivating interdisciplinary and international team-work environment
4. Rewarding salary of 6000 PLN/month brutto

Job type: Employment contract, full time

Number of job offers: 1

Position starts on: September 3rd 2018

Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 31.10.2020

Application deadline: July 16^th, 2018. 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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