Postdoc - Organic & Computational Chemistry for Materials

Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences; Polska; Presencial; PLN 212.000 - 286.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site guesthouse accommodation

Co-financed sports card programmes

Access to Social Funds

Descripción de la vacante

Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences invites applications for a postdoc position under the MATERIALIZE programme. The project focuses on methodology and synthesis advancement to empower researchers in advanced optoelectronic materials, with collaboration across international partner institutions.

Successful candidates will design experiments, contribute to career development plans, and participate in mobility programs and dissemination activities, including publications and

Formación

• PhD in chemistry, physics, biology, or related field.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Willingness to relocate and mobility for international secondments.
• Mobility rule compliance as part of eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute an interdisciplinary research project aligned with MATERIALIZE goals.
• Collaborate with mentor(s) from IOC PAS and partner institutions to guide project development.
• Contribute to training activities and Career Development Plan (CDP).
• Participate in international secondment for at least 3 months.
• Disseminate findings through publications, conferences, and outreach materials.

Conocimientos

English (Excellent)

Mobility rule compliance

Educación

PhD or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Chemistry » Applied chemistry Chemistry » Computational chemistry Chemistry » Heterogeneous catalysis Chemistry » Homogeneous catalysis Chemistry » Organic chemistry Chemistry » Other Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 15 Jan 2027 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number MATERIALIZE 1 Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number 101260829 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Project title: MATERIALIZE – Methodology and Synthesis Advancement To Empower Researchers In Advanced optoeLectronIc matErials

HORIZON-MSCA-2025-COFUND-01-01 MATERIALIZE 101260829

Description of tasks:

• Design and execute an interdisciplinary research project aligned with the submitted proposal and aligned with the overarching scientific goal of the programme, which is the development of next-generation organic materials for optoelectronic applications or the novel methodology for their synthesis.
• Collaborate closely with a mentor from IChO and a co-mentor from an international partner institution to guide project development and growth.
• Contribute to training activities organised by the project, including the creation and implementation of the Career Development Plan (CDP), with the goal of advancing professional skills and their own career perspectives.
• Participate in an international secondment to a research or industry organisation for a minimum of 3 months.
• Disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, participation in scholarly networks and co-creating and spreading materials for the general public.

We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have conducted their main research activity or reside in the host country (Poland) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the deadline of the Call (including remote work for a legal entity established in Poland).

Doctoral Degree: Applicants must hold a PhD by the call deadline in chemistry, physics, biology, or a related field or possess a formal document confirming the defence of a doctoral thesis before the deadline of the Call.

Specific Requirements

Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have conducted their main research activity or reside in the host country (Poland) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the deadline of the Call (including remote work for a legal entity established in Poland).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Years of Research Experience None

Additional Information

Terms of employment: Full-time position, temporary contract for 36 months. The gross monthly salary:

Basic salary: ~4 350 EUR gross monthly, (total funding*: 5 200 EUR)

Mobility allowance: gross ~418 EUR (total funding*: 500 EUR),

Family allowance (if applicable): gross ~334 EUR (total funding*: 400 EUR)

The total (basic salary + Mobility Allowance) gross amount of about 19 860 PLN minus tax deductions and minus social security / sickness insurance deductions will give an estimationof what successful candidate can expect to receive monthly at their bank accounts

*Total funding includes the gross salary and employer social security contributions

• On-site guesthouse accommodation may be available for incoming researchers at the very beginning of the employment period (terms apply, depends on availability of places);
• Co-financed sports card programmes;
• Access to Social Funds (favourable loan schemes, vacation benefits, subsidies for sports and cultural activities, and childcare support)

Country specific benefits:

• 800+ allowance – additional state funded allowance of 800 PLN paid for each child up to the age of 18 (terms and conditions apply),
• 36 days of paid annual leave + around 12 additional days off in form of public holidays
• Open access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
• Extensive training programme (three cross-institutional workshops and plus one industrial workshop and final scientific and career development conference) covering different areas (i.e.: intellectual property, innovation, team leadership, responsible research, and science communication) and personalised training budget for external workshops, courses, or conferences.
• Mentoring by PI from IChO PAN and from an Associated Partner institution.
• Intersectoral and international exposure: secondment opportunities in a non-academic or international academic setting of MATERIALIZE programme Associated Partners during employment period.
• Help of the programme team in preparing Career Development Plans.
• Strong institutional support: dedicated Project Officers, Welcome Centre, easily approachable HR Department, accounting, IT, and health and safety offices.
• Scientific independence.
• Supportive research environment at one of Poland’s leading scientific institutes.
• The possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Please note that while certain chemical laboratory work may pose challenges for individuals with specific disabilities, we are pleased to offer research opportunities in computational domains. We encourage candidates with disabilities to apply with proposals in computational chemistry area research topics, which do not require laboratory work.

Eligibility criteria

List of required documents

• a research proposal with a dedicated ethical self-assessment section prepared using the template provided on the project website materialize.edu.pl ;
• a scientific CV listing publications, patents, and ongoing grants;
• statement of the chosen PI from IOC PASusing the template provided on the project website;
• diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications (PhD title), completed courses, completed training, etc., those documents shall be issued in or translated into English language;
• consent to the processing of the Candidate's personal data for the purposes of the competition.
• letters of recommendation from previous supervisors.

All applications will be evaluated in two main areas: proposal evaluation (70%) and Candidate’s professional experience and competencies (30%)

Proposal will be evaluated against 3 main criteria:

• Impact,
• Implementation

Candidate’s professional experience and competencies will be evaluated against 3 main criteria:

• Scientific record (quality of publications, patents, and involvement in research grants);
• Mobility and international experience (international experience, scientific exchanges, change of professional profile);
• Professional competencies (knowledge of techniques necessary to implement the project, management skills).

Second stage (Interview) evaluation criteria are as follows:

• Scientific knowledge (depth of knowledge in organic chemistry and understanding of the proposed research area);
• Presentation skills (clarity, structure, innovation, and scientific relevance of the presentation);
• Communication & interaction (ability to answer questions, communicate ideas, and demonstrate critical thinking).

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
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Work Location(s)

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