PROFESSOR POSITION in Polymer Division

DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRE OF MOLECULAR AND MACROMOLECULAR STUDIES, POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE POSITION OF PROFESSOR OF THE CENTRE OF MOLECULAR AND MACROMOLECULAR STUDIES PAS in Polymer Division.  

The position is connected with research in the field of physico-chemistry of polymer materials, with particular emphasis on phenomena occurring in these materials, their structure and properties, including physical properties, in the solidified state, as well as their modification.

1. Research activity and other duties will include:

• Research in the field of physico-chemistry of polymer materials, with particular emphasis on the study of phenomena occurring in these materials, their structure and properties, including physical properties in the solidified state, as well as their modification.
• Development of current and exploring new fields of research.
• Leading a research team working in the field specified above.
• Development of the methodology and training of scientific personnel.
• Supervision of doctoral theses.
• Acquiring funds for research and new research equipment.

2. Conditions required from the candidate:

• PhD degree and habilitation in chemistry, physics, technical or related sciences.
• Documented scientific achievements (publications in periodicals from Philadelphia List, with high IF) in polymer physics or chemistry, preferably in the field related to the specified in paragraph 1.
• Experience in leading a research team and supervision of doctoral or diploma theses.
• Documented experience in acquiring funds for research, grant applications and leadership of research projects.

3. Required documents:

• Application.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Description of previous work and achievements.
• List of publications and achievements.
• Copies of the diplomas (habilitation).
• Two recommendations from professors or associate professors.

4. The required documents must be sent to CMMS PAS, Scientific Secretary office, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland, with a note on the envelope “Konkurs na profesora – DP” before 14.03.2022.
5.  The recruitment will be decided before 28.03.2022.
6. During the competition procedure candidates may be asked to present their results obtained so far in the form of a seminar at CMMS PAS.
7. The selected candidate will be employed in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Labour Law for an indefinite or definite period.
8.  We reserve the right to cancel the competition without giving reason.

For further information, please, contact Scientific Secretary office of CMMS PAS, phone: + 48 42 6803232, e-mail: or Prof. Ewa Piorkowska-Galeska, coordinator of Polymer Division, phone: +48 42 6803 316, e-mail:

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