Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences
Offer Description
Student scholarship position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within National Science Center (NSC) Sonata 17 Project no. 2021/43/D/ST5/01929, entitled “Structurally tuned and nanostructured polymers conducting in both the positive and negative potential range as electrode materials for supercapacitors and molecular interconnections”
The research goal of our Project is to devise and fabricate alternated donor-acceptor-donor-type ambipolar polymer-semiconductor-based electrodes with different nanostructures, suitable for use as electroactive materials in electrochemical capacitors (supercapacitors). Ambipolarity means electroactivity at both negative and positive potentials. In the preparation of structurally tuned ambipolar polymers, naphthalene bisimide (NBI) units (electroactive at negative potentials) will be symmetrically core-functionalized with two different electron-donor units (electroactive at positive potentials).
It is expected that the rational design and tuning of the structure and nanostructure of ambipolar semiconductor polymers will affect the long-term performance of these functional materials and introduce the desired high operating voltage into the supercapacitor device. We hope that these materials will be promising for ensuring high performance of supercapacitor devices in terms of energy density and power density, as well as for energy transport to the desired location with minimal loss. Hence, studies conducted under applied voltage will be essential for understanding and improving their energy transport and stability.
By fabricating and analyzing ambipolar polymer-based electrodes with different molecular structures, we will select electrodes with the highest stability and electroactivity. The proposed research objective is to gain control over the distinct molecular structures of ambipolar polymer semiconductors by studying their properties using electrochemistry and microscopy.
Where to apply
E-mail: rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Experience in electrochemical studies based on Cyclic Voltammetry, Chronoamperometry, and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy.
- Experience in electrodeposition techniques.
- Experience in SEM microscopy imaging.
- Good in English speaking and writing
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group
Specific Requirements
Document confirming the status of a student or 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.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Chemistry
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a scholarship position in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a monthly stipend of 5.000,00 PLN financed from the NCN Sonata 17 Project No. 2021/43/D/ST5/01929. The offer is for 4 months.
The successful candidate will benefit from new knowledge and methods added to his/her toolbox. The project deals with electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and microscopy, so any candidate's profile will gain new knowledge upon the project's completion.
The successful candidate will be eligible for all programs at the IPC PAS, including the IPC PAS Young Scientists competition and the IPC PAS Young Scientists Mobility competition.
Selection process
Complete application should include the following items:
- Professional curriculum vitae,
- List of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.)
The recruitment committee evaluates the candidate's scientific achievements, their accomplishments resulting from conducting scientific research, and their competencies for carrying out specific tasks within the research project on a point-based 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).
The application deadline is on 15.09.20206, 12:00 noon.
Applications should be sent to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl. IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no. 44/2026” (emails without this number will not be considered)
The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the NCN regulations: “REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” (https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchw…) and in accordance with the Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS (https://ichf.edu.pl/files/intranet/employment-policy.pdf).
- Top candidates can be invited for an online or in-person interview. We reserve the right to contact and respond only to selected candidates.
- The scholarship will be offered to the person with the highest evaluation by the Recruitment Committee.
Incomplete applications may not be considered
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: klepicka@ichf.edu.pl
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