Assistant Professor, Soft Matter Nanostructures & AFM

Euraxess; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Soft Matter Nanostructures. The role focuses on designing protective surface coatings and investigating corrosion processes using atomic force microscopy techniques within the Electrochemistry & Corrosion Laboratory.

The candidate will work on the FEM AFM project, with responsibilities spanning research on Al/Mg/Zn alloy corrosion, polymer

Qualifications

• PhD required in chemistry or a related field.
• Experience in corrosion of metals and AFM analysis is essential.
• Strong publication record in JCR-indexed journals and research mobility are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the role of surface microstructure in initiation and propagation of localized corrosion in Al, Mg, and Zn alloys.
• Investigate mechanical properties of polymer nanostructures and composite materials.
• Perform AFM-based analysis of materials and train potential AFM users.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and contribute to publications.

Skills

English proficiency

Electrochemistry

Research planning

Education

PhD degree

Tools

Atomic force microscopy

Job description

Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Soft Matter Nanostructures. The role focuses on designing protective surface coatings and investigating corrosion processes using atomic force microscopy techniques within the Electrochemistry & Corrosion Laboratory.

The candidate will work on the FEM AFM project, with responsibilities spanning research on Al/Mg/Zn alloy corrosion, polymer