17 Sep 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
Offer Description
Offer description:
- Work in a chemistry laboratory specializing in the synthesis of proton conductors and metal complexes;.
- Investigation of the thermal, conductive, and spectroscopic properties of proton conductors with a hydrogen-bond network using experimental methods in solid-state physics.
Keywords: synthesis of proton conductors and organic complexes, solid-state spectroscopic methods, methods for studying hydrogen bonds.
Where to apply
E-mail: director@ifmpan.poznan.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Physics » Chemical physics — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Physics » Other — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistry — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Chemistry » Other — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Physics » Crystal growth — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required qualifications and skills:
- Experience in the synthesis and analysis of proton-conducting organic salts and complex compounds;
- Knowledge of X-ray structural and thermal analysis methods;
- Knowledge of spectroscopic methods (UV-Vis, FT-IR, Raman, and EPR);
- Proficiency with software for scientific research (Microsoft Office, CrystalExplorer, GaussView, Origin, OPUS, etc.);
- Ability to work in an organic synthesis laboratory;
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary research groups;
- Documented research achievements (publications, conference presentations, etc.);
Required education:
- in the discipline of physical or chemical sciences;
- academic degree: doctor.
Knowledge of English: good, enabling free communication with other team members and the preparation of scientific publications.
Specific Requirements
Special requirements:
- Knowledge of experimental (X-ray, IR) and theoretical (Hirshfeld surface analysis, QTAiM) methods used in the study of salts with hydrogen bonds;
- Experience using spectroscopic methods to analyze the physicochemical properties of salts (UV-Vis, FT-IR, Raman, and EPR);
- Knowledge of potentiometric methods used to study complex compounds;
Scientific experience required:
- in the field of physical or chemical sciences;
- in the subject area of synthesis and characterization of organic conductive salts, the analysis of hydrogen bonds and crystal structures, and spectroscopic and physicochemical properties of organic systems.
- Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good
- Research Field: Physics » Chemical physics; Physics » Solid state physics; Physics » Crystal growth; Physics » Other; Chemistry » Physical chemistry; Chemistry » Other
- Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
Salary: 7.526 PLN gross per month (seven thousand five hundred twenty-six PLN)
Job benefits:
- excellent working conditions, state-of-the-art technical facilities, international cooperation;
- seniority allowance of 3% of the monthly base salary after 3 years of employment, increasing by 1% for each subsequent year, up to 20% of the monthly base salary after 20 years of employment;
- benefits from the social fund;
- access to a group insurance scheme.
Type of contract: full-time job
Employment type: employment contract
Eligibility criteria
Qualification criteria:
- research achievements in the synthesis of organic proton conductors and metal complexes;
- knowledge of research methods for studying the crystal structure, thermal properties, conductivity, and spectroscopic properties of organic compounds;
- knowledge of research methods for studying hydrogen bonding;
- experience in the spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds;
- experience working in an organic synthesis laboratory.
Selection process
Required documents:
- Application (including concise information about the candidate's scientific interests and important achievements – no more than 3500 characters);
- CV (including education and the course of scientific careers and information on: internships and scientific training; conference presentations and seminars; prizes and awards; participation in research projects; acquired funds (grants); organizational achievements, etc.);
- List of scientific publications;
- Scan or photocopy of the PhD degree diploma;
- Consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes – Appendix No.1, available at: https://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/BIP/konkursy-oferty-pracy.html?task=article.downloadAttachment&id=1130&version=1430;
- Statement that if the competition is won, the Institute of Molecular Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences will be the primary place of work within the meaning of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, as amended) – Appendix No. 2 available at: https://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/BIP/konkursy-oferty-pracy.html?task=article.downloadAttachment&id=1130&version=1430;
- Optionally, an opinion of the supervisor or leader of the group in which the research was conducted.
Documents in languages other than Polish or English must be translated into Polish or English.
Method of submitting offers:
Applications with the annotation "Competition for an assistant professor at the Department of Molecular Crystals (ZN7) – No. 05/2026" should be delivered to the Institute's address or sent to the e-mail address: director@ifmpan.poznan.pl
Contact person:
Head of the Department of Molecular Crystals
Prof. dr hab. Andrzej Łapiński
E-mail address: lapinski@ifmpan.edu.pl
Phone: +48 61 8695201
Qualification process:
- Job application competition;
- The best-ranked candidates may be invited to an interview (either an on-site interview or videoconference).
Candidate ratings will be done by the Competition Commission appointed by the Director. A candidate with a negative opinion may appeal against the results of the evaluation to the Director within 7 days from the date of receipt of the Competition Committee's opinion.
Additional comments
Expected date of the results announcement: October 2026
Additional information: IPM PAS does not provide accommodation.
Website for additional job details:
https://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/BIP/konkursy-oferty-pracy/539-ogloszenie-konkursu-na-stanowisko-adiunkta-k-m-w-zakladzie-krysztalow-molekularnych-zn-7.html
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
- Country: Poland
- City: Poznań
- Postal Code: 60-179
- Street: ul. Mariana Smoluchowskiego 17
Contact
- City: Poznań
- Website: http://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/en/
- Street: ul. Mariana Smoluchowskiego 17
- Postal Code: 60-179
- E-Mail: director@ifmpan.poznan.pl, office@ifmpan.poznan.pl
- Phone: +48 61 86-95-100
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