Post-doc

Unist; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 150.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw – a leading chemical research center in Poland with international recognition – announces a competition for a postdoc position in a group of science positions in project entitled "Spontaneous chiral symmetry breaking in polar fluid – heliconical ferroelectric nematic materials" financed by NCN. Project leader: prof. dr.

hab. Ewa Górecka. People of all genders are invited to participate.

Qualifikationen

• PhD degree in chemistry or related sciences (required in the first day of work at the latest)
• good knowledge of English
• experience in physic-chemical studies of soft matter
• experience in numerical modeling of soft matter structure and properties

Aufgaben

• Characterize liquid-crystalline materials.
• Run numerical simulations of LC phases.
• Maintain scientific documentation.
• Write scientific manuscripts.
• Supervise students involved in the project.

Kenntnisse

Good English

Soft matter experience

Numerical modeling

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry or related sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Faculty of Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number WCH.1210-18/26 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw – a leading chemical research center in Poland with international recognition – announces a competition for an assistant professor (PostDoc position) in a group of science positions in project entitled "Spontaneous chiral symmetry breaking in polar fluid – heliconical ferroelectric nematic materials" financed by NCN. Project leader: prof. dr. hab. Ewa Górecka.

People of all genders are invited to participate.

• running scientific research: characterization of liquid-crystalline materials
• running numerical simulations of LC phases
• keeping scientific documentation,
• writing scientific manuscripts
• guiding/supervising students involved in the project implementation.

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

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD degree in chemistry or related sciences (required in the first day of work at the latest)
• good knowledge of English
• experience in physic-chemical studies of soft matter
• experience in numerical modeling of soft matter structure and properties

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).

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Chemistry » Physical 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 1.03.2027 for 18 months (with possibility of extension) at Faculty of Chemistry , University of Warsaw.
• The amount of remuneration: 186 000 PLN/year (gross salary plus employer contributions)
• 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

• scientific achievements
• expertise in experimental studies of soft matter
• expertise in numerical simulation of soft matter

Selection process

Required documents:

• list of candidate’s scientific publications,
• copy of PhD diploma (or MSc diploma in case the candidate did not obtained PhD at the time of recruitment),
• contact details of 2 persons who can recommend the candidate

• 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 6 January 2027
• If a selected candidate resigns, the position may be offered to another candidate on the ranking list.