Post - doc researcher position in the frame of OPUS project

West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin invites applications for a post‑doc researcher position within the OPUS project, under the supervision of dr hab. Xuecheng Chen, prof. ZUT.

The project aims to recycle PET waste into MOFs for robust oxygen evolution reactions, with a focus on Ni/Co‑MOFs and advanced characterization techniques. The candidate should hold a PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science, have strong lab experience, and demonstrated English proficiency.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science or related fields.
• PhD earned in the year of employment or within the past 12 years before January 1st of the employment year (extended by 18 months per child for women or by 90 days for applicants receiving sickness benefits before applying)
• Experience in synthesis of materials
• Laboratory experience
• Analytical thinking, creativity and high motivation
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• At least 20 publications in international impact factor journals
• Open for new knowledge, especially in MOFs

Responsibilities

• Synthesis of Ni/Co-based MOFs derived from waste PET
• Evaluation of the OER performance of PET-derived Ni/Co-MOF electrocatalysts
• Investigation of the OER working mechanism using complementary characterization techniques, including insitu Raman spectroscopy, XRD, and XPS
• Performance of the experimental work according to the research plan
• Analysis of the experimental data
• Writing the scientific papers

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Motivation

English proficiency

Education

PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science

Tools

In situ Raman spectroscopy

XRD

XPS

Job description

Post - doc researcher position in the frame of OPUS project 03.09.2026 12:44

Oferty pracy ZUT

Post - doc researcher position in the frame of OPUS project 03.09.2026 12:44

Department of Nanomaterials Physicochemistry announces a competition for post-doc researcher position in the frame of OPUS 29 project entitled "Recycle PET waste into MOFs for Robust Oxygen Evolution Reactions", under supervision of dr hab. Xuecheng Chen, prof. ZUT.

Organisation: West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Faculty of Chemical Technology andEngineering, Department of Nanomaterials Physicochemistry
Position: Post – doc researcher
Number of positions: 1
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who would like to work in the frame of OPUS 29 project "Recycle PET waste into MOFs for Robust Oxygen Evolution Reactions", under supervision of dr hab. Xuecheng Chen, prof. ZUT.
Conditions of employment: Fulltime employment contract for 24 months, under the conditions written in the NCN regulations for OPUS 29, with a gross salary of 140,000.00/year (including employer's costs, non-wage labour costs, etc.).
Research tasks:

• Synthesis of Ni/Co-based MOFs derived from waste PET
• Evaluation of the OER performance of PET-derived Ni/Co-MOF electrocatalysts
• Investigation of the OER working mechanism using complementary characterization techniques, including insitu Raman spectroscopy, XRD, and XPS
• Performance of the experimental work according to the research plan
• Analysis of the experimental data
• Writing the scientific papers

Requirements:

• PhD degree holder in chemistry, physics, materials science or related fields
• PhD degree earned in the year of employment or within the past 12 years before January 1st of the employmentyear (extended by 18 months per child for women or by 90 days for applicants receiving sickness benefits beforeapplying)
• Experience in synthesis of materials
• Laboratory experience
• Analytical thinking, creativity and high motivation
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• At least 20 publications in international impact factor journals
• Open for new knowledge, especially in MOFs

Application Deadline: 21.09.2026, 15:00