Offer Description
Student – scholarship position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within National Science Center (NSC) OPUS 28, 2024/55/B/ST5/02500, entitled „Controlling Reaction-Diffusion Mechanisms for Advanced Self-Assembled Architectures: Periodic Precipitation and Chemical Gardens” Leader Dr hab. Jan Paczesny. The project explores innovative reaction-diffusion (RD) systems as a platform for the self-assembly of advanced materials, including hierarchical patterns and tubular…
architectures. It focuses on two bioinspired strategies: periodic precipitation (PP) and chemobrionic systems, which enable the construction of functional architectures from nanoparticles and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). By harnessing non-equilibrium dynamics, similar to those found in natural processes, the research addresses key scientific questions about RD-driven self-assembly while also seeking methods with practical relevance. The first line of investigation is periodic precipitation, where controlled diffusion and reaction kinetics give rise to regularly spaced bands of precipitate, known as Liesegang rings, within porous matrices. These systems will be exploited to assemble hierarchical structures, with morphology and band spacing precisely tuned through variations in reactant concentration, matrix porosity, ionic strength, and temperature. The second direction, chemobrionic systems, focuses on the emergence of hollow tubular structures in diffusion-controlled settings. By employing nanoparticles and MOFs as the fundamental building blocks, the study aims to achieve fine control over geometry, dimensions, and material properties of the resulting architectures. This interdisciplinary project combines expertise in materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology. It will provide significant insights into RD systems and their potential to simplify the synthesis of complex materials, laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs in nanotechnology and materials design.
Responsibilities:
- Sample preparation and tasks related to the studies on the reaction-diffusion processes in nanotechnology
- Carrying out experimental work, maintaining regular research notes.
- Taking part in and presenting at group meetings and conferences
Where to apply
E-mail: rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Background in chemistry, physic or material engineering
- Excellent in English speaking and writing
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group
Specific Requirements
At the starting date of the work within the project, the applicant should be a student of a fulltime first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland or 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) (i.e., studying, chemistry, physics or a related field).
Bachelor degree or equivalent is not required.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering » Materials engineering
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 1500 PLN financed from the OPUS 28, Project no. OPUS 28, 2024/55/B/ST5/02500.
Eligibility criteria
NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who meets any of the following criteria:
a) is a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland;
b) is a participant in a doctoral programme (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005);
c) is 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 PROJECTS: https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2024/uchwala25_2024-zal1_ang.pdf
Selection process
Complete application should include the following items:
- Application letter
- Professional curriculum vitae,
- List of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.)
The recruitment committee will evaluate the candidates’ research achievements, their research-related achievements and competencies as regards specific tasks in the research project, expressed as a point score:
- 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 18.09.2026, 12:00 CEST (UTC +2:00). Applications should be sent to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl. IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment 52/2026” (emails without this number will not be considered).
- The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2024/uchwala25_2024-zal1_ang.pdf
- Top candidates can be invited for an online or in-person interview (22th of September 2026). We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates.
- The incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points.
- The results of the competition are made public
- The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on the 24.09.2026.
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.
Contact
City: Warsaw
Street: Warsaw, Kasprzaka 44/52
Postal Code: PL-01-224
E-Mail: jpaczesny@ichf.edu.pl
Phone: +48223432071
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