PhD Student Position

Zachodniopomorski Uniwersytet Technologiczny w Szczecinie; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Poland is seeking a PhD student for a project on multifunctional membranes. The role involves preparation and testing of MOF-COFs, and requires an MSc in relevant fields. The PhD student will receive a scholarship for 48 months with a starting salary of approx. 3700 PLN monthly. The expected start date is 02.03.2026. Interested candidates should apply by email including necessary documents.

Benefits

Doctoral scholarship for 48 months

Opportunity to work on innovative research projects

Qualifications

• MSc degree must be recognized if not granted by a Polish university.
• Experience in photocatalysis or membrane techniques is an advantage.
• Experience with analytical techniques related to the project is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of MOF-COFs and membranes.
• Determination of photoactivity of MOF-COFs.
• Investigate application of modified polymeric membranes.

Skills

Laboratory skills for operation of membrane installation and testing membranes

Understanding of photocatalysis and membrane technology

Good English knowledge

Education

MSc degree in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Organisation: Department of Inorganic Chemical Technology and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, POLAND (Katedra Technologii Chemicznej Nieorganicznej i Inżynierii Środowiska, Wydział Technologii i Inżynierii Chemicznej, Zachodniopomorski Uniwersytet Technologiczny w Szczecinie)

Position: PhD student

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• MSc degree in chemical technology, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, or related areas. If the MSc degree is not granted by a Polish university, the Candidate should verify whether a recognition of her/his diploma is required. More information can be found on NAWA website (nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-academic-purposes/applying-for-admission-to-doctoral-studies). The recognition of the diploma, if applicable, must be attached to the application for the PhD student position.
• laboratory skills for operation of membrane installation and testing membranes;
• understanding the aspects of photocatalysis and membrane technology;
• good English knowledge.

Additional Qualifications

• experience in photocatalysis or membrane techniques;
• experience in analytical techniques related to the project subject.

Moreover, the Candidate must meet the National Science Centre (NCN) criteria for PhD student position, i.e. the Candidate must successfully complete the recruitment procedure to the Doctoral School and on the envisaged starting date (02.03.2026) must be a PhD student at the Doctoral School.

Job Description

Research will be realized within the framework of NCN OPUS-29 project No. UMO-2025/57/B/ST8/01151 entitled “Multifunctional Next-Generation Membranes with Integrated MOF–COF Hybrids for Simultaneous Filtration, Adsorption, and Photodegradation”. The key responsibilities include preparation of MOF-COFs and membranes; determination of photoactivity of MOF-COFs, investigations on the application of polymeric membranes modified with MOF-COF hybrids in PMR and sequential adsorption-photocatalytic systems; preparation of publications, dissemination of project results.

NCN call type

OPUS – ST

Application deadline

30.01.2026, 12:00 CET

Application form

e-mail

Employment Conditions

Doctoral scholarship (48 months) – in accordance with NCN rules (https://www.ncn.gov.pl):

1. 1st year: approx. 3700 PLN,
2. 2nd year: approx. 3700 PLN,
3. 3rd year (after the month of the mid-term evaluation of PhD students): approx. 4800 PLN,
4. 4th year: approx. 4800 PLN (net, monthly).

Envisaged starting date: 02.03.2026, according to the Doctoral School schedule.

Additional Information

Recruitment is carried out in accordance with the “Regulations for awarding NCN scholarships for NCN-funded research projects”.

The Application Should Contain The Following Documents

• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications including a number of citations and h-index
• List of inventions and patents etc.
• List of conference presentations (oral and poster)
• Information on research projects
• Information on scientific trainings, fellowships or apprenticeships
• List of awards
• Motivation letter with explanation of the interest of the Candidate in the position and a description of the research experience (in English)
• Copy of MSc Diploma and recognition of the MSc Diploma (if applicable)

The documents should be submitted by e-mail to prof. Sylwia Mozia: [e-mail]

Please add the e-mail heading: “PhD student – OPUS-29”.

Please include the following statement in your application: “I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin.

Selected Candidates will be invited for an interview – the date will be communicated to the Candidates individually

Wytwarzający / Odpowiadający za treść

Sylwia Mozia

Udostępniający

Marcin Bobko

Czas udostępnienia

2026-01-19 09:33:02

Data wytworzenia

2026-01-19