POST-DOC in NCN Project OPUS-17

PhD level chemists (postdoctoral scientists) in NCN Project OPUS-17 (nr UMO-2019/33/B/ST4/02807): “Topologically coupled stable diradicals with tunable singlet-triplet gaps for molecular materials”

Position in the project: PhD level chemist (postdoctoral position)

Project description:

The Postdoctoral scientists will participate in a research project focused on synthesis of di- and tri-radicals, characterization of their molecular and electronic structures and understanding the intramolecular spin-spin interactions using a wide range of analytical methods and quantum-mechanical computations. The Postdoctoral Researcher will also be involved in supervision of a doctoral student.

Profile of candidates/requirements:

1. PhD degree in Chemistry or closely related to Chemistry (obtained not earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project).
2. Research experience in organic synthesis and at least one of the following: EPR spectroscopy, organic magnetism, liquid crystals.
3. Skills and experience in conducting physical-organic research with particular emphasis on spectroscopic techniques (NMR, UV-vis), electrochemistry, thermal characterization.
4. Ability to conduct independent research and full analysis of the obtained materials.
5. Documented scientific achievements in the area of organic chemistry or organic materials chemistry, chemistry of liquid crystals.
6. Proficiency in spoken and written English.
7. Teamwork skills, enthusiasm and high motivation to expand knowledge.
8. Foreign internship would be an asset.

We offer:

1. Opportunities to acquire skills in the field of synthesis and extensive characterization of paramagnetic materials combined with quantum-mechanical calculations.
2. Building leadership skills.
3. Funds for visits to other laboratories to conduct measurements, and for attending scientific conferences.
4. Friendly and highly motivating interdisciplinary and international team-work environment.

The conditions of employment:
Full-time position: 10 000,00 PLN gross/gross/month

Number of job offers: 1

The location of project: Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Division of Organic Chemistry, Organic Materials Research Group
Competition type NCN: OPUS-17
The leader of the project: prof. dr hab. inż. Piotr Kaszyński

The deadline for competition: 27.12.2022 r.

Competition decisions:  The Recruitment Committee will evaluate the candidates taking into account their scientific achievements, publications, professional experience and preparation for work in the project. Based on received ranking list, the candidate with the highest number of points will be recommended for the postdoc position. In case of resignation of this candidate, the Committee recommends the next person from the ranking list.

Contract commencement date: January 2023.

Employment period: contract for 8 months.

Required documents:

1. Cover letter and motivation for the position.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Full list of publications with a number of citations of publications without self-citations, the h index and the number of years worked effectively in science.
4. A brief summary of professional accomplishments, containing concise information about scientific interests and past achievements.
5. Scan of the candidate’s university degrees.
6. At least two recommendation letters (sent directly by the Referees)

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

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