visiting researcher/ Assistant Professor

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology; Polska; Sur place; PLN 98 000 - 112 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13th-month salary

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Résumé du poste

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology invites a visiting researcher to join the Chemistry faculty for a project on design, synthesis and immobilization of radioactive waste in ceramic materials. The role spans synthesis, catalysis, and detailed physicochemical characterization using advanced spectroscopy and diffraction techniques.

The appointment is for 10 months with a gross monthly salary around PLN 8,900 plus a 13th-month salary and PPk contributions, in a structured research

Qualifications

• Experience in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, catalysis, or materials chemistry with publications.
• PhD degree in chemical sciences, engineering, or technical sciences mandatory.
• Experience in synthesis of materials for electrochemical or photocatalytic applications and catalysis research.
• Experience in structural studies including X-ray analysis and PXRD with software tools.
• Hands-on experience in multistep synthesis and standard lab purification of compounds.

Responsabilités

• Conduct experimental research on synthesis of heterometallic complexes for ceramic/glass-ceramic immobilization.
• Investigate catalytic activity of systems for simple organic reactions.
• Characterize precursors, products and materials using NMR, IR, Raman, TGA-DTA, PXRD, SEM/TEM.
• Analyze results and prepare publications, patents, conference papers and presentations.

Connaissances

Inorganic/organic chemistry

Publications experience

Lab techniques proficiency

Materials chemistry experience

Catalysis knowledge

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Outils

CCDC software

HighScore+

PXRD

NMR

SEM/TEM

Description du poste

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company Wroclaw University of Science and Technology Department Faculty of Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number AD22/W3/10/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Faculty/Unit/Organizational unit : Chemistry/Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology,

Project: NCN, OPUS 25, Principal Investigator: Design, Synthesis and Application of Heterometallic Alkoxides for the Immobilization of Radioactive Waste in Ceramic and Glass-Ceramic Materials, 2023/49/B/ST4/04068, Principal Investigator: Prof. Piotr Sobota

Type of position: visiting researcher

Research position profile: R2

Deadline for submitting applications to participate in the recruitment :by31.10.2026, by 23:55

Deadline for the conclusion of the recruitment :4.11.2026

Planned date of employment:1.12.2026 – 30.09/2027

Period of employment and remuneration employment in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code and the Act on Higher Education and Science; For a period of 10 months, remuneration of approximately PLN 8,900 gross per month, plus a 13th-month salary and contributions to the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) (total cost to the employer of approximately PLN 11,666 gross per month).

• Conducting experimental research on the synthesis of metal complexes and investigating their decomposition into ceramic or glass-ceramic materials with potential applications in the immobilization of model radioactive waste.
• Conducting selected simple catalytic reactions using the synthesized systems.
• Performing physicochemical characterization of synthesized precursors, products, and materials using spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, and Raman spectroscopy), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DTA), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and electron microscopy (SEM/TEM).
• Processing and interpreting the obtained results and preparing scientific publications, patent applications, conference papers, and presentations.

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Experimental research involving the synthesis of heterometallic complexes and the investigation of their decomposition into ceramic and glass-ceramic materials with potential applications in immobilization of model radioactive waste. Selected systems will also be investigated as catalysts for simple organic reactions. The scope of the work will include the physicochemical characterization of the synthesized precursors, decomposition products, and resulting materials using spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, and Raman), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DTA), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and electron microscopy (SEM/TEM). The responsibilities will also include the analysis and interpretation of experimental results, as well as the preparation of scientific publications, patent applications, conference papers, and presentations.

Specific Requirements

Requirements:

1) Experience in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, catalysis, or materials chemistry, as demonstrated by scientific publications.

2) A PhD degree in chemical sciences, engineering, or technical sciences is a mandatory requirement.

3) Experience in the synthesis of materials for electrochemical or photocatalytic applications, as well as in applied research in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

4) Experience in structural studies, including X-ray structural analysis, phase analysis of materials using PXRD, crystal structure solution, and the use of CCDC software and HighScore+.

5) Hands‑on experimental experience in multistep synthesis and proficiency in standard laboratory techniques for the purification and isolation of organic and inorganic compounds.

Requirements under the OPUS 25 Competition Regulations The person appointed to this position must meet all of the following conditions:

a) The candidate must be selected through an open competition conducted by a recruitment committee appointed by the head of the institution implementing the research project. The committee shall consist of the Principal Investigator, acting as Chair, and at least two persons designated by the Principal Investigator who possess appropriate scientific or professional qualifications. Candidates shall be evaluated on the basis of the criteria specified in the competition announcement, subject to the requirement that an obligatory formal eligibility criterion is the award of a doctoral degree in the year of employment in the project or within the seven years preceding January 1 of the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by periods of documented long‑term sick leave (exceeding 90 days) or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work. It may also be extended by the number of months of parental or childcare leave taken in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code. In the case of women applying for the position, this period may additionally be extended by 18 months for each child born or adopted, if this method of accounting for career breaks is more beneficial to the candidate. The period indicated above may neither be shortened nor additionally extended by the competition organizer. The results of the competition shall be made publicly available by publication on the website of the institution where the research project will be carried out.

b) The Principal Investigator must not have been the candidate's doctoral thesis supervisor or co‑supervisor.

c) The candidate must have obtained their doctoral degree at an institution other than the institution where the position is to be held, or must have completed at least a continuous, documented 10‑month postdoctoral fellowship at an institution other than the institution implementing the project and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was awarded.

d) The candidate must be employed for a period of no less than 6 months.

e) During the period of receiving this remuneration, the candidate must not receive any other remuneration from direct costs of research projects funded under NCN competitions.

f) During the period of receiving this remuneration, the candidate must not receive remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including an employer based outside Poland.

g) During the period of receiving this remuneration, the candidate must not receive a pension benefit from the social security system.

2) Gross salary of approximately PLN 8,900

3) Full technical, administrative, and organizational support from the University.

4) Opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.

Development prospects :

1) Opportunity to expand scientific knowledge and gain research experience at the interface of chemistry and materials science.

2) Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of experienced chemists and engineers.

3) Participation in national and international scientific conferences.

Eligibility criteria

The controller of your data processed as part of the recruitment of an academic teacher for the project is Wrocław University of Science and Technology, located in Wrocław, at Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27 (postal code 50-370 Wrocław). You can contact the controller via the form on the website www.pwr.edu.pl/kontakt or by mail to the controller's registered office address (please indicate " recruitment – XXX*" (*enter the appropriate reference number)).

The controller has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), who can be contacted by email: [e-mail] . You can contact the DPO regarding matters concerning the processing of personal data by Wrocław University of Science and Technology (the DPO does not provide information about recruitment processes nor accept documents).

Purposes and legal basis of processing

Your personal data are necessary to comply with the controller's legal obligations (Article 6 paragraph 1 letter c of the GDPR) to the extent specified in Article 221 §1 and §2 in conjunction with Article 119 paragraph 1 of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on Higher Education and Science (including first and last names, date of birth, contact details, education and professional qualifications, and employment history) will be processed for the purpose of conducting recruitment procedures before hiring for a specific type of work or position. These data are necessary to define the candidate profile and assess candidates. Such profiling will be carried out solely for internal recruitment purposes.

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Required documents

Required documents :

• Application for participation in the recruitment addressed to the Rector
• Short biography (CV)
• A copy of the document confirming possession of a professional title, academic degree/title
• Self-report containing information on research, teaching and organizational activities
• List of publications
• List and description of scientific internships
• Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data
• Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science
• Declaration of the candidate that in the case of winning the recruitment, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment *,**

* In the case of full-time employment

** If a person who is employed under an employment relationship with another employer conducting research, research and teaching, research and development, or implementation activities (excluding cases specified in art. 125 sec. 3 of the Act) wins the recruitment process, and this employment does not expire on the date of employment at Wrocław University of Science and Technology as the primary place of work, this person, in accordance with art. 125 sec. 1 of the Act, taking into account art. 125 sec. 2 of the Act, is obliged to obtain the Rector's consent to additional employment under an employment relationship with another employer after being employed at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. If a person who conducts business activity wins the recruitment process, the requirement of art. 125 sec. 7 of the Act must be met.

The recruitment processes conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted in accordance with the equal opportunities policy: "Equality, Diversity and Well-being Policy of Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028".

As a friendly employer, Wrocław University of Science and Technology supports the employment of people with disabilities. Information on the accessibility of selected Wrocław University of Science and Technology buildings: https://przewodnik.pwr.edu.pl/pl . Information on support for employees with disabilities and special needs: https://dzd.pwr.edu.pl/en .

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