Post-doc

UW Working Group; Polska; On-site; PLN 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Warsaw Faculty of Chemistry invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Laboratory of Biophysicochemistry of Surface Phenomena. The project “The role of structural changes of lung surfactants – from physicochemical description to effective therapy” is funded by the National Science Center and led by Dorota Matyszewska.

Position starts December 2026/January 2027 for 12 months (extension possible).

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field.
• Good command of English.
• Experience in surface physicochemistry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to research and scientific initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the preparation and characteristics of model pulmonary surfactants.
• Study interactions of inhaled drugs and drug carriers with model pulmonary surfactants.
• Supervise and support doctoral and master’s students.
• Maintain basic laboratory equipment and organize day-to-day work.
• Maintain scientific documentation and report results.

Skills

Good English

Surface physicochemistry

Independent work

Team collaboration

Scientific initiative

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Faculty of Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number WCH.1210-16/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Chemistryat the University of Warsaw - a leading center of chemical sciences in Poland, recognized in Europe and worldwide, announces a competition for an assistant professor in a group of science positions (postdoctoral position in the Laboratory of Biophysicochemistry of Surface Phenomena), inproject entitled "The role of structural changes of lung surfactants – from physicochemical description to effective therapy" financed by National Science Center; Project leader: Dorota Matyszewska.

People of all genders are invited to participate.

• conducting research on the preparation and characteristics of model pulmonary surfactants
• studying interactions of inhaled drugs and drug carriers with model pulmonary surfactants
• supervising and supporting doctoral students and undergraduate/master’s students
• taking care of basic laboratory equipment and organising day-to-day laboratory work
• maintaining scientific documentation
• presenting research results and preparing manuscripts for publication.

Position related/not related to activities covered by the protection of minors.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• a doctoral degree in chemistry or a related discipline obtained in the year of employment in the project (the degree must be held on the first day of employment in the project) or within the 12 years preceding 1 January of the year of employment in the project
• good command of English
• experience in surface physicochemistry
• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• strong commitment to research, motivation and scientific initiative
• the candidate must meet the requirements of art. 113 of the Act - Law on Higher Education and Science dated July 20, 2018 (Polish Journal of Laws of 2024, no. 1571 as amended).
• knowledge of the Langmuir technique
• knowledge of spectroscopic (IR) and/or microscopic (AFM) techniques, particularly in studies of biomimetic systems

Level Good

Research Field Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

• A temporary contract with the University of Warsaw, in a full time.
• Planned start of employment December 2026/January 2027 for 12 months (with possibility of extension) at Faculty of Chemistry , University of Warsaw.
• The amount of remuneration: PLN 140,000 per year, total employer cost (gross-gross)
• During the period of employment at the University of Warsaw, the candidate will not draw remuneration from another employer under a contract of employment, including an employer based outside Poland.

Eligibility criteria

• general knowledge of chemistry, with particular emphasis on surface physicochemistry
• scientific achievements to date, including publications and conference presentations
• participation in research projects

Selection process

Required documents:

• a brief description of scientific achievements to date (maximum 1 page).

Please include information about accessibility needs in the recruitment process in your application if you have a disability or special needs.

• We reserve the right to invite only selected candidates for an interview.
• Candidates will be informed a minimum of 5 days in advance of the interview date.
• The results of the competition will be given by e-mail till 31.12.2026.
• If a selected candidate resigns, the position may be offered to another candidate on the ranking list.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Laboratory of Biophysicochemistry of Surface Phenomena Country Poland State/Province Mazovian City Warszaw Postal Code 02-093 Street Pasteura 1 Geofield