14 Sep 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Department: Laboratory of Materials Engineering and Mechatronics
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 28 Sep 2026 - 10:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
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 main duties of the person employed in this position will include, but will not be limited to:
- Independently shaping, conducting and developing scientific activities in the field of exact and natural sciences, particularly in the discipline of chemical sciences or related disciplines, with particular emphasis on analytical chemistry applied to the study of materials and processes related to materials engineering.
- Initiating and developing new research directions in line with the profile of the Laboratory of Materials Engineering and Mechatronics, particularly in the areas of the development and characterization of advanced materials; the identification and determination of components, contaminants and transformation products occurring in materials; as well as the application of advanced analytical methods in interdisciplinary research.
- Developing and implementing advanced analytical and instrumental methods, particularly chromatographic, spectroscopic and mass spectrometry-based techniques, as well as developing, optimizing and validating innovative analytical procedures for the characterization of materials and the assessment of their properties, quality and durability.
- Shaping the Laboratory’s research strategy by monitoring global trends in the development of science and technology, identifying promising research areas, and initiating interdisciplinary projects combining chemical sciences with materials engineering, environmental sciences, measurement technologies and mechatronics.
- Securing funding for scientific activities, in particular by preparing grant proposals and initiating, planning and implementing research projects, including interdisciplinary, national and international projects.
- Developing scientific and expert cooperation with research institutions, universities, research institutes, laboratories, public administration bodies and business entities, particularly in the areas of environmental analysis and food safety.
- Participating in educational and training activities, as required by the needs of the organizational unit, including delivering lectures, seminars, training courses and workshops.
- Preparing and publishing research results in renowned scientific journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), particularly in the field of chemical sciences, and presenting research findings at scientific conferences and seminars.
Where to apply
E-mail: instytut@michapan.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Education: a doctoral degree (PhD) in the field of exact and natural sciences, in the discipline of chemical sciences or a related discipline;
- Experience: a documented, substantial and independent research track record of scientific achievements in analytical chemistry or related fields, including publications in journals with an Impact Factor;
- Practical skills: practical experience in instrumental analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy and FTIR;
- Additional qualifications: experience gained during research stays abroad, including postdoctoral fellowships, as well as experience in managing research projects;
- Primary place of employment: a declaration that, if appointed, IIAC PAS will be the candidate’s primary place of employment.
Desirable qualifications:
- experience as principal investigator of national and/or international research grants;
- a proposal for an individual or collaborative research project.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Internal Application form(s) needed
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Additional Information
Benefits
What We Offer:
- stable full-time employment under an employment contract;
- support in applying for national and international research grants;
- opportunities for professional and scientific development and career advancement;
- an employee benefits package (Company Social Benefits Fund – ZFŚS).
Eligibility criteria
Minimum requirements:
- Education: a doctoral degree (PhD) in the field of exact and natural sciences, in the discipline of chemical sciences or a related discipline;
- Experience: a documented, substantial and independent research track record of scientific achievements in analytical chemistry or related fields, including publications in journals with an Impact Factor;
- Practical skills: practical experience in instrumental analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy and FTIR;
- Additional qualifications: experience gained during research stays abroad, including postdoctoral fellowships, as well as experience in managing research projects;
- Primary place of employment: a declaration that, if appointed, IIAC PAS will be the candidate’s primary place of employment.
Selection process
List of Documents Required from Candidates:
- an application for employment addressed to the Director of the Institute, including a brief description of their research plans;
- an academic curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter;
- a certified copy of the diploma confirming the award of a postdoctoral degree (habilitation) / doctoral degree (PhD);
- a list of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations), together with information on the applicable ministerial points awarded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) and bibliometric indicators (e.g. h-index);
- a signed data protection information and consent form (information on the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes);
- a declaration that, if successful in the competition, MIChA PAS will be the candidate's primary place of employment.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, race or ethnic origin, religion or worldview, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Applications will be considered submitted on time provided that they are received at the above address by 28 September 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Timeline:
- interviews will be held between 29 September and 9 October 2026;
- anticipated employment start date: between 1 October and 31 December 2026, to be agreed with the selected candidate.
Rejected applications that are not collected within two months of the date on which the competition is decided will be destroyed by the Competition Committee.
We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates. We also reserve the right to terminate the recruitment process at any time without providing a reason, and to select and employ none of the candidates.
Website for additional job details: https://michapan.pl/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 3
Company/Institute: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Country: Poland
State/Province: kujawsko-pomorskie
City: Toruń
Postal Code: 87-100
Street: Krasińskiego 4-4A
Contact
State/Province: kujawsko-pomorskie
City: Toruń
Website: https://michapan.pl/
Street: Krasińskiego 4-4A
Postal Code: 87-100
E-Mail: instytut@michapan.pl
Phone: 566530792
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