7 Aug 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences
Department: Nanoelectrochemistry
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry; Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 20 Aug 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Other
Job Status Extra Information: Other
Hours Per Week: 32
Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: Recruitment no. 47/2026
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
We offer a ~4-month scholarship (but no later than the project completion date - December 29, 2026) of 5000 PLN per month financed from the National Science Centre POLONEZ BIS 3 Project No. 2022/47/P/ST5/02424 “Development of biowaste-derived carbon dots and metal-organic frameworks heterostructures to build a platform for printable biosensors” led by dr. Disha.
With this project, we aim to utilize the carbon dots derived from biowaste (BWCDs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for a novel biosensing platform. Overcoming challenges in creating a versatile material platform for biomolecules necessitates precise control of nanoscale material characteristics. Introducing out-of-plane functionalities and covalent bridges in BWCDs, coupled with MOFs, which can offer an ideal biosensing platform. By altering functionalities in BWCDs and MOFs, a wide range of bioreceptors can be immobilized. Integration with scanning electrochemical microscopy aims to enhance biosensor performance by extending the limit of detection, crucial for detecting minute concentrations of target biomolecules.
Responsibilities:
- Synthesis and optimization of biowaste derived activated carbon and metal organic frameworks and their structural and electrochemical characterization.
- Literature survey
- Data plotting
- Presentation and reports preparation
- Assistance in supervising students in the laboratory.
Where to apply
E-mail: rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Enthusiasm and engagement in the scientific work.
- Knowledge about nanomaterials and electrochemistry.
- Laboratory experience in the field of synthesis.
- Familiarity with characterization methods, particularly XRD, Raman, XRD, and XPS, independence in designing and carrying out experiments/characterizations.
- Familiarity with scanning electrochemical microscopy.
- Analytical mindset for interpreting measured data.
- Good knowledge of English.
Specific Requirements
PhD student of materials science, chemistry or physics or a closely related fields ( the applicant should be a participant in a doctoral programme (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005) or a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018).
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry; Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
- ~4-month scholarship (but no later than the project completion date - December 29, 2026) of 5000 PLN per month financed from the NCN POLONEZ BIS 3 Project No. 2022/47/P/ST5/02424
- The job in the interdisciplinary project, realized in the Nanoelectrochemistry group.
- You will synthesize metal organic frameworks and do their structural characterization, especially with the scanning electrochemical microscope.
The successful candidate will gain experience in the field of nanomaterials and electrochemistry. This scholarship is a chance to work on the leading edge topics in nanotechnology and nanoelectrochemistry.
Eligibility criteria
NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who is:
- a participant in a doctoral programme (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005) or
- a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018)
according to “REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT”: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1_ang.pdf
Selection process
Required documents:
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, awards, publications, patents, conference presentations, research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, etc.)
- Motivation letter.
- Confirmation of having the status of a PhD student.
The Commission will take into account the following criteria and evaluate applications on a point scale:
- the candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score)
- research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score)
- the candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score).
Recruitment procedure:
- The application deadline is on the 20.08.2026 12:00 CEST (UTC +2:00).
- Applications should be sent to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl;
- IMPORTANT: email title “Recruitment 47/2026”; (emails without this number will not be considered!)
- The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the rules defined by the National Science Center’s document "REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchwala25_2019-zal1_ang.pdf and the Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS https://ichf.edu.pl/files/csr/ipc-procedures.pdf
- The Commission will analyze the CVs of the candidates. The top candidates will be invited for an an online or in-person interview 25.08.2026.
A good command of English is required.
We reserve the right to contact and reply only to selected candidates.
- The incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of point
- The results of the competition are made public.
- The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on the 28.08.2026
- If the top candidate does not sign the contract, due to the resignation, we reserve the right to choose the next candidate from the ranking list.
Additional comments
Document confirming the status of a doctoral student (in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS will be required before concluding the scholarship agreement.
By submitting the application you consent to the processing of your personal data in the recruitment process.
The controller of your personal data is the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences with its registered office in Warsaw, NIP: 5250008755 (the "Institute"). The Institute will process your data for the purpose of carrying out scientific and research activities, providing services and contact with the Institute, on the basis of a contract (in connection with the performance of the contract or in order to take action on your request before the contract is concluded – Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) of GDPR), the legitimate interest of the Institute (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f) of the GDPR) and legal provisions (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c) of GDPR) - depending on the circumstances.
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Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
City: Warsaw
Postal Code: 01-224
Street: Kasprzaka 44/52
Contact
City: Warsaw
Website: https://ichf.edu.pl/en/job
Street: Warsaw, Kasprzaka 44/52
Postal Code: PL-01-224
E-Mail: wnogala@ichf.edu.pl
Phone: +48 22 343 3375
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