Postdoc in Photocatalysis & Organic Synthesis

Lodz; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic career development

Grant programs participation

Conference attendance

Publications in high-impact journals

Job summary

Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Organic Chemistry, invites applications for a temporary full-time Postdoc position in December 2026. The project focuses on expanding organocatalysis via photocatalysis, developing new methods, and publishing results in high-impact journals. Salary ranges from PLN 7,200 to 8,500 gross per month, with start in December 2026.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or related fields, possess a strong publication record, and be proficient in English.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Documented research record with publications in journals with global reach.
• Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and research interests.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of spectroscopic methods and their application to identifying organic compounds.
• Ability to work in a team and motivation for scientific development.
• Ability to write articles/reports in English.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Ph.D. degree obtained no earlier than 7 years prior; extension rules for female applicants."Desirable" skills: independence, decision-making, openness to new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research in organocatalysis and photocatalysis.
• Identify new reaction pathways and optimize reaction conditions.
• Prepare interim reports and scientific publications based on results.
• Be employed under an employment contract for the project duration.

Skills

MS Office

Spectroscopic methods

English proficiency

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

Tools

MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Lodz University of Technology, Institute of Organic Chemistry, invites applications for a temporary full-time Postdoc position in December 2026. The project focuses on expanding organocatalysis via photocatalysis, developing new methods, and publishing results in high-impact journals. Salary ranges from PLN 7,200 to 8,500 gross per month, with start in December 2026.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or related fields, possess a strong publication record, and be proficient in English.