assistant professor

Job responsibilities

• Synthesis and characterization of functional molecular probes and sensing components.
• Development and optimization of electrochemical and spectrophotometric detection methodologies.
• Investigation of enzyme-mediated reactions and signal amplification mechanisms.
• Performing electrochemical studies using cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
• Conducting optical characterization using UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Performing typical postdoctoral responsibilities, including transforming research outcomes into high-quality scientific publications, actively participating in group meetings and scientific discussions, supporting and mentoring junior researchers, troubleshooting experimental challenges, and contributing to the collaborative scientific environment of the research team.

Candidates applying for the position should submit an application addressed to the Rector of the University of Lodz, together with the following attachments:

• A statement confirming that the candidate meets the requirements of Article 113 of the Act
• A statement declaring that the University of Lodz will be the candidate's primary place of employment within the meaning of the Act
• Declaration regarding nepotism (available on the University of Lodz website https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera)
• Personal questionnaire
• Summary of previous scientific achievements (maximum 1 page)
• Copies of the university diploma and doctoral degree certificate, along with transcript of records
• List of scientific achievements
• Proposals for two original research projects (maximum 1 page each)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Documents confirming obtained certificates (including language certificates); in the absence, a statement specifying the level of foreign language proficiency (basic, intermediate, advanced)
• Information on the level of proficiency in the Polish language (for non-Polish applicants)
• Employee privacy notice (available at: https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera)
• Annex 1 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the UL Declaration for the purpose of verification in the Sex Offenders Register (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera)
• Annex 2 to the Standards for the Protection of Minors at the UL Declaration of no criminal record and commitment to observe the UL Standards for the Protection of Minors (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/kariera)

The candidate must meet the condition of no criminal record for the crimes specified in Chapter XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act of 29 July 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939) and for the prohibited acts specified in foreign law corresponding to these crimes.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews with selected candidates.

The final results will be announced on 23 November 2026.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Organic and Applied Chemistry
• Country: Poland
• City: Lodz
• Postal Code: 91-403
• Street: Tamka 12