Post-doc

EURAXESS Ireland; Województwo wielkopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension plan

Training support

Additional days off for education

Subsidizing children's vacations

Job summary

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher to work within the MESMERISE project on metal-ion supramolecular electrolyte membranes for energy storage. The role focuses on advanced materials design, synthesis, and characterization.

The successful candidate will perform in-situ and ex-situ measurements (FTIR, XPS, RAMAN) and engage in electrochemical analyses, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation, contributing to high-impact publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or a related field, obtained outside UAM, not older than 12 years since submission.
• Experience in electrochemistry techniques (CV, GCD, EIS).
• Authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in chemistry or materials engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on energy storage applications of supramolecular gel materials within the MESMERISE project.
• Perform in-situ and ex-situ measurements (FTIR, XPS, RAMAN) for charge storage and charge-transfer studies.
• Contribute to electrochemical analyses, discuss results, and assist in manuscript preparation.

Skills

Electrochemistry techniques

Charge storage study

Publications authorship

Conference presentations

Teamwork and motivation

Industry/R&D experience

Collaborative research

Self-reliance

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań Research Field Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 7 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The aim of the competition is to select a post-doc researcher who will be involved in research within the OPUS-28 project: "Metal-ion supramolecular electrolyte membranes for energy storage applications: design, synthesis, and characterization (MESMERISE)", agreement no. UMO-2024/55/B/ST11/00250, financed by the National Science Centre.

The candidate will work on the energy storage applications of supramolecular gel materials. In-situ and ex-situ measurements using e.g. FTIR, XPS, RAMAN for charge storage and charge-transfer mechanism study. Active participation in electrochemical analysis , results discussion and preparation of manuscripts.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, Article 113 as amended) and who meet the following requirements:

Appendix No. 2 to the Regulations on the allocation of funds for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Science Center in the field of research projects, as defined by Resolution of the NCN Council No. 84/2024 of September 5, 2024

and who meet the following requirements:

• - PhD degree in chemistry or a related field, obtained in an entity other than UAM, not earlier 12 years before submitting the application;
• - Doctoral degree obtained at an entity other than UAM or completed at least 10 months of continuous and documented postdoctoral training at an entity other than UAM and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was obtained;
• - Experience in electrochemistry analysis technique (CV,GCD,EIS);
• - Experience in charge-storage and charge-transfer mechanism study;
• - Authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in chemistry and/or materials engineering;
• - Presentations at Polish and foreign scientific conferences.

Additional strengths will be:

• - Internships abroad at foreign research institutions
• - Experience in industry or related R&D setting.
• - Ability to work in a team, self-reliance, creativity, motivation;

Specific Requirements

• Diplomas or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held (in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742 Polish: Dziennik Ustaw 2024 poz. 1571 t.j.);
• Information on the Applicant's research, teaching and organizational achievements,
• Consent to the processing of personal data as follows: In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Chemistry » Other

Additional Information

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
• supporting employees with disabilities
• funding for language learning
• co-financing of training and courses
• additional days off for education
• life insurance
• pension plan
• savings and investment fund
• preferential loans
• additional social benefits
• subsidizing children's vacations

Eligibility criteria

1.Scientific achievements documented by publications in the field of research topics specified in the competition requirements (0-20 points);

2.Completed scientific internships, participation in conferences, scientific seminars, workshops, trainings (0-10 points);

3.Participation in research projects (0-5 points).

Selection process

• Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.
• Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.
• Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.
• Selection of candidates for the interview stage.
• Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.
• The committee has the right to request external reviews of candidates' work or to ask candidates to conduct teaching assignments with an opportunity for student evaluation.
• Other....................
• The chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates to the 7 December 2026. This information will include justification with a reference to candidates' strengths and weaknesses.

Additional comments

salary about 8980 PLN gross

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Procedure for reporting violations od the law

Recruitment: Positions and Competitions for Academic Teachers: Information on the internal reporting procedure referred to in the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers (Journal of Laws, item 928), announced by Regulation No. 5/2023/2024 of the Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań of 17 September 2024 concerning the introduction of the Internal Reporting Regulations regarding the breach of law and follow-up actions at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. Below are links to the regulation together with its annexes: