Job Offers

Project/Grant title

“Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu and Pd reactions of significant application potential”

Job description

Currently, an increase in the incidence of cancer is observed, thus it is extremely important to eliminate or limit them. One of types of cancer is multidrug resistant (MDR) solid tumors.. The key challenge of this action is an identification of a new diagnostic/predictive biomarkers, producing new and safe compounds applicable to personalized treatments of MDR tumors. In order to achieve such goal, we need to design new synthetic protocols providing organic compounds of defined structure, free from any impurities. Therefore, during the realization of project we will study a new type of organic reactions catalyzed by copper salts, which provide molecules of high activity towards MDR. To achieve success, we need to know reaction scope and limitations, reaction mechanisms and optimal conditions for successful synthesis. Since the obtained products will be applied for biological and medical studies by COST specialists, they should be free from impurities including residual metal catalyst. Therefore, in the project special attention will be paid on reaction conditions and catalyst immobilization/inclusion to design experimental procedure providing metal free products.

Description of tasks: Analysis of data collected in our team and analysis of literature data. Synthesis of catalysts. Performing catalytic reactions with copper-based catalysts and discovery new catalytic reactions based on data analysis. Preparation of reports and manuscripts.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: stipend (including employer’s costs) 5000 PLN per month (~4200 PLN gross), scholarship paid from grant for 12 months with possible extension.

Benefits: participation in EU COST projects, private medical care package, access to the dormitory for PhD students

 Career development opportunities: work in dynamic team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of asymmetric synthesis, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: prof. Ryszard Ostaszewski

Phone: +48 22 3432054

e-mail: ryszard.ostaszewski@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from 26 June 2023 to 5 July 2023; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is June 4th, 2023), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

 

Required competences

  • excellent knowledge of organic chemistry,
  • data analysis and interpretation of experimental data (NMR, MS, UV/Vis), especially in trouble shooting during the research;
  • basic knowledge of rules and protocols valid in organic chemistry labs;
  • effective written and oral communication in English

 

Desirable competences

  • demonstrated experience in research work will be an asset;
  • creativity, independence, and responsibility
  • strong ability to work independently

List of required documents

  • scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, conference presentations, etc.);
  • motivation letter;
  • one recommendation letter;
  • a transcript of the grades/credits received; during the last stage of studies and grade point average

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • Candidate’s competence relevant to the project, knowledge of organic chemistry
  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinion about the Candidate contained in the letter of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

12.06.2023 23:59

Competition settlement date

10.07.2023

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Ryszard Ostaszewski”

Project/Grant title

“Palladium-catalyzed cascades for the rapid and enantioselective construction of polycyclic scaffolds of alkaloids and pseudo-natural products”

Job description

The aim of the project is the development of palladium-catalyzed cascade reactions forming polycyclic nitrogen-containing structures, corresponding to the skeletons of natural alkaloids and their analogues. An important goal is to design and optimize these catalytic reactions also in enantioselective manner by performing them in the presence of chiral ligands. The work will involve multi-step syntheses of the precursors for the Pd-catalyzed cascade reactions, optimization of the cascade reactions, spectroscopic and HPLC analysis of the products, preparation of the results for publication.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

2

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4,200 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant

Type of contract: temporary

Job status: full time

Hours per week: 40

Benefits: medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel

Career development opportunities: professional development in the field of organic synthesis and analysis of organic compounds, access to research infrastructure, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS)

Additional information

Project manager: Assoc. Professor Rafał Loska

Phone: +48 22 343 2108, +48 602 855 591

e-mail: rafal.loska@icho.edu.pl

www.icho.edu.pl/zespol/rafal-loska

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from 26 June 2023 to 5 July 2023; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is June 4th, 2023), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

Required competencies

  • A MsC degree in chemistry obtained before the envisioned start date
  • good knowledge of organic chemistry
  • basic laboratory experience

Desirable competences

  • dedication to the project, interpersonal skills
  • good English language skills, sufficient for research work in chemistry

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
  • grades obtained during undergraduate studies

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-06-20 12:00

Competition settlement date

17.07.2023

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Rafał Loska”

Project/Grant title

“Chasing lithium: direct lithium salt extraction and purification from mixtures using stimuli-responsive “smart” molecular extractants”

Job description

Motivation: The rapid development of the electrotechnical industry has contributed to a dramatic growth in demand for lithium, which is used primarily in Li-ion batteries. This element is crucial for shifting our society from burning fossil fuels to clean energy generated from renewable sources. Considering the strategic interest in this most valuable resource of the 21st century, identifying and developing the practical and most sustainable lithium supply and recycling strategy is crucial for a successful transition to a low-carbon economy. Lithium is extracted primarily from minerals and brines and, to a lesser extent, from spent Li-ion batteries. In these resources, lithium typically co-occurs with various metal salts (e.g., sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium). The similarity between the associated salts (e.g., NaCl vs. LiCl) renders selective extraction of lithium a challenging and resource-consuming task. In addition, alternative potentially competing metal cations, such as magnesium and calcium, featuring higher specific charge densities often make selective lithium binding even more challenging. However, the current methods have significant limitations, such as tremendous energy requirements or the need to use large amounts of water and toxic reactants, resulting in a massive environmental impact. Thus, developing sustainable lithium extraction and purification technologies is one of the key research directions. Studies toward using synthetic molecular receptors containing cation and anion binding sites in their structure is an appealing solution to achieve direct lithium extraction (DLE) from the mixtures. However, the current molecular extractants have some limitations, such as inefficient synthesis, poor lithium selectivity, and slow kinetics of lithium salt release due to the high stability of the formed complex. In other words, lithium extraction using these systems can take from hours to days. Consequently, these systems are not suitable for practical use.

The aim of the research: In this project, we will evaluate the feasibility of employing photoswitchable receptors as direct extractants and transporters of lithium salts (Li-salts) of industrial importance, such as lithium chloride (LiCl). In principle, these “smart” systems exhibit capability for directly extracting Li-salts from the mixtures of various competing solid salts and their aqueous solutions to organic solvents, from which Li-salt can be recovered in pure form. The proposed azobenzene-based electroneutral extractants are equipped with lithium-cation-selective binding groups and anion binding groups selected for particular anions such as chloride.

We expect that the native trans-form of the extractant will demonstrate a weak affinity for Li-salts due to the spatial separation of cation and anion binding domains. In contrast, the light-generated metastable cis-form of the extractant will show superior binding, extraction, and transport of Li-salt due to the proximity and advantageous arrangement of ion-binding domains, shielding the guest from the environment. The efficient bidirectional trans/cis isomerization of the robust azobenzene linker allows control of the complex’s thermodynamic stability and the rate of catching and releasing Li-salt from the host binding cavity. All these features will enable efficient and energy-efficient management of the Li-salt binding and release process, allowing the development of the continuous extraction of Li-salt from the mixtures for the first time.

The project is divided into sections. Firstly, we will initiate the theoretical studies to predict the molecular properties of the proposed trans/cis-extractants and their putative complexes with various salts, such as chlorides of alkali metal cations. We aim to synthesize only the compounds predicted to display selectivity for lithium over competing cations. Then, for chosen systems, we will examine in detail their solution-binding properties and extraction efficiency with more time-consuming 1H/7Li NMR titration techniques and solid-liquid- (SLE) and liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) studies. The theoretical model will be tuned due the course of the project by comparison with the experimental data from the binding and extraction studies. Finally, selected hosts will be tested continuously as the first stimuli-responsive lithium salt extractants using a custom-made testing apparatus.

Description of tasks:

The key responsibilities of the Ph.D. student include the following:

  • Synthesis and analysis of intermediates and target compounds;
  • Solving appearing synthetic problems, creating new ideas within the project scope;
  • Conducting NMR, UV-Vis, SLE, and LLE measurements;
  • Conducting molecular and DFT calculations;
  • Participate in writing drafts of scientific papers;
  • Presentation of the results of the work at the scientific conference presentations;
  • Regular progress reporting;
  • Contribution in design and construction of a high-throughput platform for continuous extraction of lithium salts from various sources.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months: stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4200 PLN gross) for 48 months.

Type of contract: temporary,

Job status: full time

Hours per week: 40

Benefits: Private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel

Career development opportunities: Possibility of working in a young, dynamic team with access to top research infrastructure. During the project, the prospective PhD student will acquire skills and experience in chemical robotics, which are essential in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. As well as the opportunity for further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: Dr Kajetan Dąbrowa

Phone: +48 22 343 2127; +48 509 294 060

e-mail: kajetan.dabrowa@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from June 26 to July 05, 2023; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is June 04, 2023), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website Doctoral website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

Required competencies

  • completed master’s studies in chemistry
  • good knowledge of organic chemistry
  • analytical, methodological problem-solving skills and logical, objective thinking
  • be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research.

Desirable competences

  • Experience in HPLC, UPLC analytical methods
  • Any programming skills and/or experience in DIY projects are welcome

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • research summary including scientific achievements, a list of publications and ongoing projects
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the recruitment

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in two letters of recommendation

Deadline for submitting applications

20.06.2023 23:59

Competition settlement date

10.07.2023

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Kajetan Dąbrowa”

 

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Dual Catalytic System Based on Combination of MHAT and SH2 Mechanisms: A Novel Platform for Formal Cross-Coupling of Transient Radicals”

Job description

The main tasks will involve:

– design and synthesis of base-metal-complexes

– investigation of new catalytic radical reactions including photo- or electrochemistry

– mechanistic investigations

– scope and limitation studies

– data analysis using state-of-the-art techniques (e.g. NMR, GCMS, CV)

– preparation of reports and publication manuscripts

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Benefits:

  • private medical care package,
  • co-financing of sports cards,
  • the possibility of inexpensive accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel

 

Career development opportunities:

  • work on ambitious projects in a young, dynamically developing team,
  • access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure (NMR, MS, GCMS, photoreactors etc.),
  • professional development in the field of catalysis, organic, and organometallic chemistry,
  • opportunity to present research at international conferences,
  • publications in high impact journals
  • the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: dr Michał Ociepa

Phone: +48  667-786-464 (WhatsApp only)

e-mail: michal.ociepa@icho.edu.pl (preferred)

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from 26 June 2023 to 5 July 2023; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is June 4th, 2023), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

Required competencies

– Master’s degree or equivalence in chemistry (awarded before 01.10.2023)

– strong organic chemistry knowledge

– previous experience with synthetic chemistry laboratory techniques

– communicate well in English in writing and in oral presentation, be able to write

reports in English

– high self-motivation

– ability to plan and perform work independently and as a part of a team

 

Desirable competences

– previous experience in organic synthesis and catalysis

– strong work ethic

– creativity

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, research projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications, monographs, patents
  • participation in research projects
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • English language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-06-12 23:59

Competition settlement date

2023-07-10

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Michal Ociepa

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Donor-acceptor-doped acenes and cyclacenes”

Job description

Key responsibilities include the synthesis of acene and cyclacene analogues doped with donor and acceptor heteroatoms, in particular: synthesis of building blocks and precursors, purification of products, complete chemical, spectral, and photophysical characterization of the obtained products, documentation of the experiments, and participation in the preparation of scientific publications.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Benefits: Private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel.

Career development opportunities: Access to advanced research infrastructure, professional development in the field of organic synthesis, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centres, participation in international conferences.

Additional information

Project manager: Marek Grzybowski

e-mail: marek.grzybowski@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Admission to doctoral studies at Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (Warsaw-4-PhD). The deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is June 4, 2023, details are available on the website icho.edu.pl and https://warsaw4phd.eu/

Required competencies

  • MSc in chemistry or related field
  • Expertise in organic chemistry (knowledge of chemistry of polycyclic aromatic compounds and chemistry of heterocyclic compounds will be an advantage)
  • Laboratory work experience
  • Knowledge of basic spectroscopic techniques used to characterize organic compounds (NMR, MS, UV-Vis)

Desirable competences

  • Independent and critical thinking, problem solving and work organization skills
  • Proficiency in English

Required research experience:

            Research field: Chemistry

            Years of research experience: 1-4

Required Languages:

            Language: English

Level: Good

Required Education Level:

Main research field: Chemistry

Level: Master degree

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s CV
  • Achievements description
  • Academic transcript
  • Copy of MSc diploma
  • Cover letter
  • Recommendation letters
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • knowledge of organic chemistry
  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience in research
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the recommendation letters
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-06-10 16:00

Competition settlement date

2023-07-17

Envisaged job starting date: 2023.10.01

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Marek Grzybowski”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Stereoselective dearomatization of nonactivated arenes via an „alkene walk” pathway: Rapid access to high-added value poly- and spirocyclic systems from readily available aromatic compounds”

Job description

The aim of this research proposal is to establish a new methodology for the stereoselective dearomatization of nonactivated arenes via the virtually unexplored retro-ene reaction of in situ generated benzylic diazenes (a so called “alkene walk” process), and subsequent transformation of the so formed active polyene species into chiral poly- and spirocyclic molecules. As a result, a new and versatile tool for the synthesis of high-value organic molecules from cheap and readily available benzylic alcohols, halides, aldehydes (in combination with organometallics) and monosilyl diazenes will be added to the organic chemist’s toolbox. Moreover, the possibility of synthesis of advanced polyaromatic systems via an additional re-aromatization process will be tested.

Stereoselective dearomatizations, especially in non-activated arenes, allowing conversion of readily available planar aromatic compounds into three-dimensionally complex molecules with precise control of reaction site, regio- and stereoselectivity has long been an exciting challenge in organic synthesis. Due to their high resonance stabilization energy, dearomatizations of nonactivated arenes usually require the use of stoichiometric amounts of expensive and toxic transition metal activators or elevated temperatures and harsh reaction conditions. This makes achieving high stereoselectivity in these processes very difficult. In our approach aromatic substrates are initially transformed into highly active polyenes which can then further derivatized using the broad spectrum of well-established stereoselective reactions of alkenes and dienes conducted under mild reaction conditions, resulting in highly stereoselective dearomatizations. Further advantages of the method include high availability of substrates (in the case of chiral derivatives in both enantiomeric forms in high optical purity) and high chemo- and stereodiversity of the obtained products.

The candidate will be responsible for synthesizing of the starting materials and polyene intermediates, followed by an studies on their selective of transformations into variety of poly- and spirocyclic systems using selected literature protocols. The candidate will also be responsible for recording and interpreting spectral data, designing experiments, and preparing reports and materials for publications. Complementary theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms may be performed by the candidate or as part of a collaboration, depending on the scholar’s interests.

The PhD candidate will also participate in the Institute scientific life by attending to group and institute seminars and lectures. The PhD candidate will also attend to advanced course devoted to modern organic chemistry and spectroscopy.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4200 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant

Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel

Career development opportunities:

  • work in young and dynamic research group;
  • access to modern research infrastructure of IOC PAS, including NMR, MS;
  • access to modern laboratory equipment, including a glovebox chamber, a microwave synthesizer, mills for mechanochemistry, high-pressure apparatus, flash chromatographs, HPLC chromatographes, GC & GCMS chromatographes, polarimeter.
  • professional development in the field stereoselective organic synthesis
  • opportunity to participate in national and international scientific conferences and workshops;
  • opportunity for further professional development in IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: dr hab. Bartosz Zambroń

Phone: +48 22 343 2141

e-mail: bartosz.zambron@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from 26 June 2023 to 5 July 2023; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is June 4th, 2023), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

 

Required competencies

  • MSc degree in chemical science (or related areas) or the expected date of obtaining the master degree before starting work;
  • Very good knowledge in organic chemistry,
  • knowledge of English language at the communicative level, be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • high motivation and a strong commitment to research, creativity;

Desirable competences

  • experience in synthetic organic chemistry especially in the field of arenes and alkenes chemistry
  • ability of  safe handling of air/water sensitive reactions and reagents, the knowledge on advanced synthetic techniques
  • ability of work with unstable compounds;
  • experience in computational chemistry methods

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements including a list of publications, patents, monographs etc., a list of realized/ongoing research projects; a list of received research grants;
  • diplomas and certificates confirming the course studies at the BSc and MSc level, with particular focus on the courses related to organic chemistry, completed courses, completed training, etc.;
  • cover letter;
  • letter of recommendation and references from previous supervisor;
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition;

Along with the required documents, please submit a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications, monographs, patents, etc., participation in research projects, receiving the research grants;
  • Candidate’s professional experience in the field of organic chemistry evaluated based on submitted forms and an interview
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinion about the Candidate contained in the letter of recommendation
  • English language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-06-04 23:59

Competition settlement date

2023-07-16

Envisaged job starting date: 1.10.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Bartosz Zambron”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Novel tricyclic glycomimetics as DC-SIGN receptor ligands”

Job description

Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds as well as investigation of ligand-receptor binding properties using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) methods. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with other PhD students, post-docs, and other co-investigators from IOC PAS and collaborative Polish and foreign institutions.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

2

Offer

Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, and the possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel.

Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to the research infrastructure of IOC PAS, professional development in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: Mykhaylo Potopnyk, DSc

Phone: +4822 3432132

e-mail: mykhaylo.potopnyk@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from 26 June 2023 to 5 July 2023; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is June 4th, 2023), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

 

Required competencies

  • Good knowledge of organic chemistry;
  • Experience in organic synthesis;
  • Ability to interpret analytical data (NMR, MS, IR);
  • Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • Strong motivation for scientific work, creativity, goal-orientation, responsibility, ability to work independently as well as in a group, excellent communication, organization, and time management skills, willingness to learn, analytical thinking, and critical problem-solving skills.

Desirable competences

  • Experience in the synthesis of carbohydrate derivatives and/or heterocyclic compounds, as well as familiarity with computational methods, especially molecular docking.

List of required documents

Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae

  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents;
  • Candidate’s professional experience;
  • creativity and independence in conducting research;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile);
  • ability to work in a team;
  • awards or distinctions;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation;
  • language knowledge enables conducting of scientific research.

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-06-04 12:59

Competition settlement date

2023-07-16

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Mykhaylo Potopnyk”

 

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

M-ERA.NET 3, 2022/04/Y/ST4/00152; Steep absorption with supramolecular self-assembled functional dyes for vacuum-deposited organic solar cells (“STEEP UP”)”

Job description

The scope of duties includes analysis of the literature on new organic semiconductors and transformations enabling the implementation of the proposed synthetic pathways, optimization and carrying out of organic syntheses on a laboratory and preparative scale, purification and isolation of compounds intermediates by means of precipitation, maceration, crystallization, column chromatography. Identification of obtained compounds by using spectroscopic tools and critical analysis of obtained results, their presentation (team seminars) and written two-weeks reports.

Researcher profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)/Established Researcher (R3)

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Type of contract: temporary, 36 months

Job status: full time,

Hours per week: 40

Salary: (including employer’s costs) 11,666 PLN per month (~ 9 700 PLN gross)

Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards;

Career development opportunities:

  • work in dynamic team,
  • access to research infrastructure,
  • professional development in the domain of functional aromatic materials;
  • the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: Dr. Mariusz Tasior

Phone: +48 22 343 2036

e-mail: mariusz.tasior@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • PhD in organic or inorganic chemistry or physics obtained not later than 7 years before the start of the project. This period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves (according to NSC rules).
  • effective written and oral communication skills in English.

Required competencies

  • trong skills in synthesis of aromatic compounds;
  • data analysis and interpretation, especially in trouble shooting during the research;
  • excellent reaction trouble shooting ability;
  • experience in safe handling of air-sensitive materials.

Desirable competences

  • creativity, independence and responsibility
  • strong ability to guide and train students in experiment design and operation.

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training,
  • cover letter
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-05-22 14:00

Competition settlement date

2023-05-31

Envisaged job starting date: 01.06.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Mariusz Tasior”

Project/Grant title

“Artificial intelligence-driven design and discovery of chiral phosphoric acid catalysed reactions”

Job description

Assymetric synthesis is one of the most important branches of contemporary organic chemistry as synthesis of chiral compounds is of great interest in the fields of materials science, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical industry. However, the discovery of novel asymmetric transformations is usually time-consuming and relies in many cases on serendipity. The artificial methods promise to speed up the navigation of chemical space, but little is known how to design new transformations from first principles. Deep learning was successfully applied to many fields achieving super-human performance, yet its full potential in chemistry is to be achieved. The current project investigates the application of machine learning methods and  the successful candidate will be involved in discovery and optimization of new catalytic reactions. The work will include organic synthesis of starting materials and reagents, as well as substrate scope investigation, products structure determination, formulation of research hypotheses, analysis and interpretation of obtained results.

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: full time, temporary contract for 12 months with the possibility to be extended up to 24 months total, hours per week: 40; salary (including employer’s costs) 10,000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross);

Benefits: Private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards;

Career development opportunities: Work in a young, dynamic team, access to research infrastructure. As well as the opportunity for further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: Dr Jaroslaw Granda

Phone: +48 22 343 2021; +48 697 231 776

e-mail: jaroslaw.granda@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

required competences

  • PhD degree in organic chemistry
  • good knowledge of organic chemistry and organic synthesis
  • analytical, methodical problem-solving and logical, objective thinking skills
  • knowledge of English sufficient to conduct independent research

desirable competences

  • any experience in (organo)catalysis

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team/ability to transfer knowledge/managerial predispositions
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-04-30 23:59

Competition settlement date

2023-05-16

Envisaged job starting date: 01.06.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Jaroslaw Granda”

Project/Grant title

“Ambipolar, bowl-shaped polyaromatic compounds with manifold, precisely arranged, nitrogen dopants. Unprecedented class of efficient OLED emitters (BOwLEDs).”

Job description

The scope of duties includes analysis of the literature on non-planar organic compounds, TADF active materials, the chemistry of PAHs, aromatic compounds and transformations enabling the implementation of the proposed synthetic pathways, optimization and carrying out of organic syntheses on a laboratory and preparative scale, purification and isolation of compounds intermediates by means of precipitation, maceration, crystallization, column chromatography. Identification of obtained compounds by using spectroscopic tools and critical analysis of obtained results, their presentation (team seminars) and written two-weeks reports. Postdoc will visit a laboratory of Prof. Przemysław Data to get practical knowledge regarding OLEDs fabrication and their analysis.

Researcher profile

R2/R3

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Type of contract: temporary, 8 months with the possibility to be extended up to 40 months total

Job status: full time,

Hours per week: 40

Benefits: private medical care package

Career development opportunities:

  • work in dynamic team,
  • access to research infrastructure,
  • professional development in the domain of functional aromatic materials;
  • the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: Marcin  Lindner

Phone: +48 22 343 2031

e-mail: marcin.lindner@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • PhD in organic or inorganic not earlier than in 2015. This period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves (according to NSC rules).
  • effective written and oral communication skills in English.

 

required competencies

  • strong skills in synthesis of aromatic compounds;
  • data analysis and interpretation, especially in trouble shooting during the research;
  • excellent reaction trouble shooting ability;
  • experience in safe handling of air-sensitive materials;

 

desirable competences

  • creativity, independence and responsibility
  • strong ability to guide and train students in experiment design and operation,

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.)
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training,
  • cover letter
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-03-29 14:00

Competition settlement date

2023-03-31

Envisaged job starting date: 01.04.2023

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Marcin Lindner”

Project/Grant title

“RED LIGHT – A TOOL FOR ORGANIC AND BIOORTHOGONAL CHEMISTRY”

Job description

Description of tasks: 

  • developing red light-induced bioorthogonal reactions,
  • determining reactions’ mechanism based on physicochemical experiments,
  • testing developed reactions on model, short peptides and oligonucleotides
  • supervising Ph.D. students on a daily bases,
  • preparation of manuscripts

Researcher profile

R2/R3

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: full time, temporary, 12 months with the possibility to be extended up to 36 months total, gross salary (including employer’s costs)
10,000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross);

Benefits: private medical care package

Career development opportunities:

  • work in dynamic team,
  • access to research infrastructure,
  • professional development in the field of photocatalysis,
  • the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: prof. Dorota Gryko
Phone: +48 22 343 20 51
e-mail: dorota.gryko@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • PhD degree in chemistry (specialisation – organic chemistry) awarded no earlier than 7 years before employment in the project (this period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves) or an anticipated date of obtaining a PhD degree prior to commencement of work;
  • scientific achievements documented by publications in recognised journals;
  • commitment, responsibility and ability to work in a team

required competences

  • excellent knowledge of organic, organometallic chemistry;
  • proficiency in analytical techniques – NMR, HPLC, GC
  • knowledge of spoken and written English to the extent necessary for
    independent scientific work;
  • previous experience in photochemistry or experience in theoretical chemistry (DFT calculations) will be an asset;

desirable competences

  • creativity, independence and responsibility
  • ability to work in a team
  • decision-making skills
  • strong ability to guide and train students in experiment design and operation

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training,
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-03-23 23:59

Competition settlement date

2023-04-14

Envisaged job starting date: 01.05.2023

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Dorota Gryko”

Project/Grant title

“Degradation of hazardous chemical compounds into valuable building blocks: from computer-planned routes to experimental validation”

Job description

This project aims to address one important aspect of sustainable chemistry, namely, discovery of novel methodologies to convert hazardous or unwanted chemical waste into useful products. We will provide new strategies leading to valuable building blocks based on degradation protocols. Such multistep chemical and chemo-enzymatic pathways designed by the computer will be selected and executed in the laboratory.

Description of tasks:Person employed in this position will be responsible for performing computational calculations, verification that pathways are novel (comparison with databases of published reactions), planning experiments, cultivation and harvesting of microorganisms relevant to biocatalytic steps, performing chemical and mirobiological experiments in the chemical laboratory, analysis and identification of chemical compounds, analysis of obtained results, participation in the writing of manuscripts, presentation of project results.

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment:
    • Salary: 10,000 PLN (including employer costs, ~8300 PLN gross)
    • full-time, 12 months contract with possibility of extension
  • Benefits:private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
  • Career development opportunities: publishing in high IF papers, work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure

Additional information

Project manager: dr Anna Żądło-Dobrowolska
Phone: +48 22 343 21 17
e-mail: azadlo@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • required competences
    • PhD degree in chemistry (or a related field) awarded no earlier than 7 years prior to employment in the project (with exemptions in accordance with NSC regulations) or anticipated completion of the PhD degree prior to employment;
    • excellent knowledge of organic chemistry;
    • experience in synthesis;
    • English language proficiency to the extent necessary to conduct scientific research;
    • scientific achievements documented by publications in recognized journals;
    • Commitment, responsibility and ability to work in a team
  • desirable competences
    • Experience in using a wide range of spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, MS) to determine the structure of organic compounds; knowledge of organic compound isolation and purification techniques;
    • Creativity, independence and responsibility;
    • Experience in broad biocatalysis and microbial culture.

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
  • general knowledge of organic chemistry

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of submitted applications.

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-12-28 15:00

Competition settlement date

2022-12-29

Envisaged job starting date: 30.12.2022 r.

Submitting applications

Please send your applications to e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Anna Zadlo-Dobrowolska

Project/Grant title

“Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu and Pd reactions of significant application potential”

Job description

Currently, an increase in the incidence of cancer is observed, thus it is extremely important to eliminate or limit them. One of types of cancer is multidrug resistant (MDR) solid tumors. This is the subject of COST action CA17104. The key challenge of this action is an identification of a new diagnostic/predictive biomarkers, producing new and safe compounds applicable to personalized treatments of MDR tumors. In order to achieve such goal, we need to design new synthetic protocols providing organic compounds of defined structure, free from any impurities. Therefore, during the realization of project we will study a new type of organic reactions catalyzed by copper salts, which provide molecules of high activity towards MDR. To achieve success, we need to know reaction scope and limitations, reaction mechanisms and optimal conditions for successful synthesis. Since the obtained products will be applied for biological and medical studies by COST specialists, they should be free from impurities including residual metal catalyst. Therefore, in the project special attention will be paid on reaction conditions and catalyst immobilization/inclusion to design experimental procedure providing metal free products.

Description of tasks: Analysis of data collected in our team and analysis of literature data. Synthesis of catalysts. Performing catalytic reactions with
copper-based catalysts and discovery new catalytic reactions based on data analysis. Preparation of reports and manuscripts.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant for 13 months with the possibility of extension + stipend paid by IOC PAS after the end of the grant
  • Benefits: participation in EU COST projects, private medical care package, access to the dormitory for PhD students
  • Career development opportunities: work in dynamic team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of asymmetric
    synthesis, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: prof. Ryszard Ostaszewski
Phone: +48 22 3432054
e-mail: ryszard.ostaszewski@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences: knowledge of organic synthesis, ability to work with scientific literature, ability to use scientific databases (REAXYS, ScienceFinder), independent analysis of literature data

Desirable competences: creativity, independence and responsibility, ability to use databases describing enzymes (BRENDA, etc.), knowledge of biochemistry, basic medicinal chemistry.

 

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including list of publications, projects carried out, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates proving qualifications, courses attended, training completed, etc.
  • motivation letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/research supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • Candidate’s competence relevant to the project, knowledge of organic chemistry
  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinion about the Candidate contained in the letter of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-01-04 time: 23:59 [GMT+1, Poland Time Zone]

Competition settlement date

2023-02-13

Envisaged job starting date: 01.03.2023 r. 

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Ryszard Ostaszewski”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Design of functional organic memristors (DOOM)”

Job description

The student is expected to fine-tune the structures of molecular devices by means of in-silico modelling. In addition, they are expected to perform post-processing analyses on the wavefunction such as QTAIM, ELF, and IQA analyses.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from grant for 28 months with the possibility of extension + stipend paid by IOC PAS after the end of the grant
  • Benefits: private medical care package, access to the dormitory for PhD students
  • Career development opportunities:

This is a unique opportunity to develop a novel type of molecular devices in a dynamic environment in close collaboration with a team of researchers spanning from physicists to synthetic organic chemists. This work is the first of its type; therefore, the student will have the opportunity to gain experience in a field that is about to open.

Additional information

Project manager: dr Cina Foroutan-Nejad
Phone: +48 573 537 340
e-mail: cforoutan-nejad@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences

  • Experience in organic and being familiar with commercial software packages such as Gaussian, Turbomole, or GAMESS. Being familiar with basics of chemistry.

Desirable competences

  • A programming language is a plus.

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • ability to work in a team/ability to transfer knowledge
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-01-04 time: 23:59 [GMT+1, Poland Time Zone]

Competition settlement date

2023-02-13

Envisaged job starting date: 01.03.2023 r. 

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Cina Foroutan-Nejad”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Ambipolar, bowl-shaped polyaromatic compounds with manifold, precisely arranged, nitrogen dopants. Unprecedented class of efficient OLED emitters (BOwLEDs).”

Job description

Description of tasks:

The scope of duties includes analysis of the literature on non-planar organic compounds, TADF active materials, the chemistry of nanografenes, aromatic compounds and transformations enabling the implementation of the proposed synthetic pathways, optimization and carrying out of organic syntheses on a laboratory and preparative scale, purification and isolation of compounds intermediates by means of precipitation, maceration, crystallization, column chromatography. Identification of obtained compounds by using spectroscopic tools and critical analysis of obtained results, their presentation (team seminars) and written two-weeks reports. PhD student will visit a laboratory of Prof. Przemysław Data to get practical knowledge regarding OLEDs fabrication and their analysis. Furthermore, prospective PhD students will be obliged to take a part and pass dedicated lectures (Warsaw4PhD doctoral school), soft-skills, and English courses. She/He will be responsible for combining and preparing supplementary information for manuscripts

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months, 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant
  • Benefits:private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral dorm
  • Career development opportunities:
    • work in young and dynamic research group;
    • access to modern research infrastructure of IOC PAS;
    • access to modern laboratory equipment
    • professional development in the field organic chemistry, transition metal catalyzed reaction
    • opportunity to participate in national and international scientific conferences and workshops;
    • opportunity for further professional development in IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: Marcin Lindner, PhD
Phone: 22 343 2106
e-mail: marcin.lindner@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

required competences

  • good knowledge in organic synthesis,
  • communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research, curiosity, creativity and passion;

 desirable competences

  • experience in synthetic organic chemistry;
  • previous experience in organometalic chemistry, radical chemistry, safe handling of air/water sensitive materials, Schlenk techniques;
  • creativity, responsibility, independence, as well ability to work in team

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents;
  • Candidate’s professional experience;
  • creativity and independence in conducting research;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile);
  • ability to work in a team;
  • awards or distinctions;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation;
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-01-04 time: 23:59 [GMT+1, Poland Time Zone]

Competition settlement date

2023-02-13

Envisaged job starting date: 2023-03-01

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Marcin Lindner”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Novel tricyclic glycomimetics as DC-SIGN receptor ligands”

Job description

Description of tasks: Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds as well as investigation of ligand-receptor binding properties using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) methods. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with other PhD students, post-docs, and other co-investigators from IOC PAS and collaborative Polish and foreign institutions.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 40 months with the possibility of extension – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant
  • Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
  • Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure of IOC PAS, professional development in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: dr hab. Mykhaylo Potopnyk
Phone: +4822 3432132
e-mail: mykhaylo.potopnyk@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

required competences

  • Good knowledge of organic chemistry;
  • Experience in an organic synthesis;
  • Ability to interpret analytical data (NMR, MS, IR);
  • Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • Strong motivation for scientific work, creativity, goal-orientation, responsibility, ability to work independently as well as in a group, excellent communications, organization and time management skills, willingness to learn, analytical thinking and critical problem-solving skills.

 desirable competences

  • Experience in synthesis of carbohydrate derivatives and/or heterocyclic compounds, as well as familiarity with computational methods, especially molecular docking

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents;
  • Candidate’s professional experience;
  • creativity and independence in conducting research;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile);
  • ability to work in a team;
  • awards or distinctions;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation;
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-01-04 time: 23:59 [GMT+1, Poland Time Zone]

Competition settlement date

2023-02-13

Envisaged job starting date: 2023-03-01

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Mykhaylo Potopnyk”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“Self- or a directing group-aided remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of difunctional compounds”

Job description

The announced research project, funded by Polish National Science Center, is devoted to develop novel methods for self- and a directing group aided C(sp3)-H functionalization of simple bi- and polyfunctional organic molecules. Most of the efforts will be put on the development mild and versatile protocols under modern radical photoredox or electrochemical conditions. Previous experience with organic photochemistry and/or electrochemistry will be an additional asset.

The PhD candidate (PDC) will be responsible for synthesizing, depositing, and characterizing of the starting materials and intermediates, followed by an optimization of reaction conditions for model transformations of radical initiated remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of bi- and polyfuntional organic compounds. In extension,  the PDC will investigate a scope of the developed protocols, including starting material variations, reaction condition variation (photoredox, electrochemical, transition-metal catalyzed process). Key efforts will be put on an investigation of asymmetric mode of the investigated C-H functionalization along with application studies devoted to synthesis of the selected bioactive or medicinally important molecule by using investigated process. Complementary theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms may be performed by the PDS or as part of a collaboration, depending on the scholar’s interests. To a certain degree, the PDC will be given intellectual freedom in defining their research.

The PhD candidate will also participate in the Institute scientific life by attending to group and institute seminars and lectures. The PhD candidate will also attend to advanced course devoted to modern organic chemistry and spectroscopy.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 40 months with the possibility of extension – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant

Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel

 Career development opportunities:

  • work in young and dynamic research group;
  • access to modern research infrastructure of IOC PAS;
  • access to modern laboratory equipment, including a glovebox chamber, a microwave synthesizer, Carousels for parallel synthesis, flow chemistry systems, mills for mechanochemistry, high-pressure apparatus, photoreactors, flash chromatographs, electrochemical equipment, HPLC chromatographes (normal/reverse phases, incl. chiral ones), GC & GCMS chromatographes, polarimeter. More data can be found at the Stecko Research Group Website;
  • professional development in the field organic chemistry, catalysis, photochemistry, electrochemistry;
  • opportunity to participate in national and international scientific conferences and workshops;
  • opportunity for further professional development in IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: dr hab. Sebastian Stecko
Phone: +4822 343 2137 or +4822 343 3065
e-mail: sebastian.stecko@icho.edu.pl
Website: The Stecko Research Group website

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from 24.01.2023 r. to 02.02.2023 r.; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is January 4th, 2023), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

mandatory requirements:

  • MSc degree in chemical science (or related areas) or the expected date of obtaining the master degree before starting work;
  • good knowledge in organic synthesis,
  • communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research, curiosity, creativity and passion;

optional requirements:

  • experience in synthetic organic chemistry;
  • previous experience catalysis, organometalic chemistry, radical chemistry, safe handling of air/water sensitive materials, Schlenk techniques;
  • expertise and interest in photochemistry and electrochemistry will be an additional asset;
  • creativity, responsibility, independence, as well ability to work in team;

 

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements including: 1) a list of publications, patents, monographies etc., 2) a list of realized/ongoing research projects, 3) a list of received research grants;
  • diploma and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses and trainings, internships;
  • copies of documents confirming the course studies at the BSc and MSc level, with particular focus on the courses related to organic chemistry
  • cover letter (max. 2500 characters)
  • brief summary of previous research project if applicable (max. 8000 characters)
  • two recommendation letters/references from the previous employers/supervisors;

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications, patents, monographs etc., participation in research projects, receiving the research grants;
  • candidates’ professional experience and skills in the field of organic chemistry evaluated based on submitted forms and an interview;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in the industry, change of scientific profile;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the recommendation letters;
  • awards and distinctions;
  • English level enabling free communication in the international team

Deadline for submitting applications

2023-01-04 time: 23:59 [GMT+1, Poland Time Zone]

Competition settlement date

2023-02-13

Envisaged job starting date: February/March 2023

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment PhD – Sebastian Stecko”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Details available here!

Project/Grant title

“CO2CHEM – REDOX-NEUTRAL PHOTOCATALYTIC C-H CARBOXYLATION OF HYDROCARBONS WITH CO2

Job description

Description of tasks: Studies on a model C-H carboxylation of aliphatic hydrocarbons via single electron-reduction of CO2-evaluation of various dyes; synthesis of cobalt complexes, evaluation of their catalytic efficacy photo-organo-metal catalysed C-H carbonylation with CO generated in situ, training PhD student

Researcher profile

R2/R3

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: full time, temporary, 12 months with the possibility to be extended up to 36 months total, gross salary (including employer’s costs) 10,000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross);

Benefits: private medical care package

Career development opportunities:

  • work in dynamic team,
  • access to research infrastructure,
  • professional development in the field of photocatalysis,
  • the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, with University of Regensburg, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: Dorota Gryko
Phone: +48 22 343 20 51
e-mail: dorota.gryko@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • PhD in organic chemistry obtained not earlier than in 2015. This period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves (according to NSC rules)
  • effective written and oral communication skills in English

 required competences

  • strong skills in organometallic chemistry, experience in photochemistry will be an asset
  • data analysis and interpretation, especially in trouble shooting during the research;
  • excellent reaction trouble shooting ability;
  • experience in safe handling of air-sensitive materials;
  • ability in design of cobalt-complexes as well as corresponding synthetic pathways, multi-step synthesis, purification, and analysis of metal-complexes and organic molecules;

 desirable competences

  • creativity, independence and responsibility
  • strong ability to guide and train students in experiment design and operation,

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training,
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

 Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-12-31 23:59

Competition settlement date

2023-01-18

Envisaged job starting date: 01.02.2023

Submitting applications

Please send your applications to e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Dorota Gryko”

Project/Grant title

“Modulated nanozymes: hybrid catalysts on nanoparticles exhibiting long-range substrate selectivity”

Job description

Description of tasks: We seek an experienced, highly enthusiastic computational or theoretical chemist to work on computer-assisted design of nanocatalysts and catalysts within the project of the National Science Center “Modulated nanozymes: hybrid catalysts on nanoparticles showing long-range substrate selectivity”. The Candidate will apply the methods of quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, and/or machine learning to study and design novel catalytic systems and nanosystems. The Candidate will work within a vibrant group of organic chemists and theorists, and will participate in the process of preparing results for publication and presentation.

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

2

Offer

  • Terms of employment:
    • Salary: 10,000 PLN (including employer costs, ~8300 PLN gross)
    • full-time, 12 months contract with possibility of extension
  • Benefits:private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
  • Career development opportunities: work in a world-class team that developed Chematica and Allchemy softwares for computer-assisted synthesis, publish in high IF journals, enjoy access to research infrastructure, partake in group’s multiple research collaborations within Poland and abroad

Additional information

Project manager: Bartosz Grzybowski
Phone: +48 22 343 20 88
e-mail: nanogrzybowski@gmail.com

Requirements

  • required competences
    • PhD in Chemistry (with specialty in computational or theoretical chemistry) conferred within the past 7 years.
    • Documented expertise in modern methods of computational and/or theoretical chemistry.
    • Good command of at least one programming language (Python or C preferred).
    • Well-developed communication skills in both written and spoken English, ability to write reports, publication drafts, etc.
    • Scientific experience documented by publications in established journals;
  • desirable competences
    • Creativity, independence and responsibility;

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • PhD diploma
  • cover letter

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • awards or distinctions
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-11-30 15:00

Competition settlement date

2022-12-09

Envisaged job starting date: 15.12.2022 r.

Submitting applications

Please send your applications to e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Bartosz Grzybowski

Project/Grant title

“Degradation of hazardous chemical compounds into valuable building blocks: from computer-planned routes to experimental validation”

Job description

This project aims to address one important aspect of sustainable chemistry, namely, discovery of novel methodologies to convert hazardous or unwanted chemical waste into useful products. We will provide new strategies leading to valuable building blocks based on degradation protocols. Such multistep chemical and chemo-enzymatic pathways designed by the computer will be selected and executed in the laboratory.

Description of tasks:Person employed in this position will be responsible for performing computational calculations, verification that pathways are novel (comparison with databases of published reactions), planning experiments, cultivation and harvesting of microorganisms relevant to biocatalytic steps, performing chemical and mirobiological experiments in the chemical laboratory, analysis and identification of chemical compounds, analysis of obtained results, participation in the writing of manuscripts, presentation of project results.

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment:
    • Salary: 10,000 PLN (including employer costs, ~8300 PLN gross)
    • full-time, 12 months contract with possibility of extension
  • Benefits:private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
  • Career development opportunities: publishing in high IF papers, work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure

Additional information

Project manager: dr Anna Żądło-Dobrowolska
Phone: +48 22 343 21 17
e-mail: azadlo@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • required competences
    • PhD degree in chemistry (or a related field) awarded no earlier than 7 years prior to employment in the project (with exemptions in accordance with NSC regulations) or anticipated completion of the PhD degree prior to employment;
    • excellent knowledge of organic chemistry;
    • experience in synthesis;
    • English language proficiency to the extent necessary to conduct scientific research;
    • scientific achievements documented by publications in recognized journals;
    • Commitment, responsibility and ability to work in a team
  • desirable competences
    • Experience in using a wide range of spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, MS) to determine the structure of organic compounds; knowledge of organic compound isolation and purification techniques;
    • Creativity, independence and responsibility;
    • Experience in broad biocatalysis and microbial culture.

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
  • general knowledge of organic chemistry

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-12-04 15:00

Competition settlement date

2022-12-16

Envisaged job starting date: 01.01.2023 r.

Submitting applications

Please send your applications to e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Anna Zadlo-Dobrowolska

Project/Grant title

“Autonomous discovery, development and optimization of organocatalytic reactions through intelligent chemical robots”

Job description

Chirality plays an important role in nature, as molecules of different chirality can exhibit vastly different properties. A large part of the field of chemical catalysis, and in particular of organocatalysis, is devoted to the selective synthesis of chiral molecules. However, despite the huge progress made in recent decades, we are still far from being able to efficiently design the synthesis of any chiral molecule. Usually, the development of new (organo)catalytic methods requires extensive and time-consuming optimization, which is usually performed manually. Therefore new enabling technologies are needed to speed up this process. Automation and robotic approaches have started to play an important role in the chemical sciences. The use of automated approaches can speed up the research process, make the experiments more repeatable and free researchers from repetitive tasks, so they can focus on the design of new transformations. In this project, we aim to investigate the field of organocatalysis with chemical automation and robotics that will ultimately be guided by artificial intelligence methods.

Description of tasks:

The successful Candidate will work on several goals:

  • the design and construction of high-throughput automated robotic platform
  • automated optimization of selected transformations
  • autonomous searching for new transformations with robotic platform
  • synthesis of starting materials, catalysts, and building blocks
  • mechanistic investigation of selected transformations as well as probing their scope and limitations

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment:
    • Salary: 10,000 PLN (including employer costs, ~8300 PLN gross)
    • 1 year contract (with possibility of extension)
  • Benefits:private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
  • Career development opportunities: Possibility of working in a young, dynamic team with access to top research infrastructure. During the project, the prospective Postdoc will acquire skills and experience in chemical robotics, which are essential in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. As well as the opportunity for further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: Dr Jaroslaw Granda
Phone: +48 22 343 2021; +48 697 231 776
e-mail: jaroslaw.granda@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • required competences
    • PhD in organic chemistry
    • Have practical experience in synthetic organic chemistry
    • Analytical, methodological problem-solving skills and logical, objective thinking
    • Be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research
    • Be willing to play a role in keeping the laboratory running by assuming a share of group responsibilities
    • Have willingness to supervise and support junior co-workers 
  • desirable competences
    • any experience in (organo)catalysis
    • any programming skills is a plus and/or experience with DIY projects

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • research summary, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team/ability to transfer knowledge/managerial predispositions
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-12-05 23:59

Competition settlement date

2022-12-16

Envisaged job starting date: 01.01.2023 r.

Submitting applications

Please send your applications to e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Jaroslaw Granda

Project/Grant title

“New Molecular Architectures for Exploring Singlet Fission”

Job description

Description of tasks: We are looking for a motivated Post-doctoral Research Assistant to join a vibrant research group synthesizing and studying novel optoelectronic organic materials. Key responsibilities at this position will include the synthesis and analysis of polycyclic hydrocarbon-based materials, solving encountered synthetic problems, creating new ideas within the project scope, testing hypotheses, analyzing scientific data from a variety of sources, supervision of junior colleagues, regular reporting of the progress. During this appointment, you will gain a variety of transferable skills necessary in academic and industrial environments.

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment:
    • Salary: 10,000 PLN (including employer costs, ~8300 PLN gross)
    • 1 year contract (with possibility to extend the contract)
  • Benefits: private medical care package, Multisport card
  • Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of organic electronics, organic synthesis, and materials chemistry

Additional information

Project manager: Dr. Przemyslaw Gawel
Phone: +48 22 343 2129
e-mail: pgawel@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • required competences
    • Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry (no more than 8 years).
    • Have practical experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
    • Have an excellent general knowledge of chemistry.
    • Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentations, and be able to write reports for publication in scientific journals.
    • Be a good team player.
    • Have willingness to supervise and support junior coworkers.
    • Be willing to play a role in keeping the laboratory running by assuming a share of group responsibilities.
    • Be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research.

 

  • desirable competences
    • Good knowledge of physical organic chemistry and materials sciences

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and/or references from previous employers/supervisors or contact details to them

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • ability to work in a team.
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research (English)

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-10-31 23:59

Competition settlement date

2022-11-20

Envisaged job starting date: 01.01.2023 r.

Submitting applications

Please send your applications to e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Przemyslaw Gawel

Job description

Description of tasks: performing synthetic experiments in the lab, writing manuscripts, helping with writing the reports, supervising students and PhD-students

Researcher profile

R4

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: salary ~ 7 500 PLN net, full-time, 6 months contract
  • Benefits: private medical care package, access to the dormitory on the premises of the IOC PAS
  • Career development opportunities: access to research infrastructure, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS 

Additional information

Project manager: prof. Daniel T. Gryko
Phone: (22) 3432321
e-mail: dtgryko@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences: experience in synthetic organic chemistry

Desirable competences: experience in heterocyclic chemistry, experience in multicomponent reactions

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • ability to work in a team/ability to transfer knowledge/managerial predispositions
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research
  • experience in heterocyclic chemistry

The Candidate will be selected on the basis of the submitted application. 

Deadline for submitting applications

29.09.2022 17:00

Competition settlement date

30.09.2022

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2022

Submitting applications

Applications should be send by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Daniel Gryko”

Project/Grant title

Photoelectrocatalysis in parallel, paired electrolysis – zero-waste approach for modern organic chemistry

Job description

Independent research tasks as part of the NSC project: Photoelectrocatalysis in parallel, paired electrolysis – zero-waste approach for modern organic chemistry in the field of foto and electrocatalysis – preparation of publication material and presentation

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

2

Offer

  • Terms of employment: salary including employer’s costs 10 000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross), full-time, 12 months contract
  • Benefits: private medical care package
  • Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of foto- and electrocatalysis

Additional information

Project manager: dr Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasińska
Phone: +48 692 639 333, 23432102
e-mail: katarzyna.rybickajasinska@gmail.com

Requirements

Required competences:

  • PhD in chemical sciences (or related sciences) obtained no later than 7 years before hiring in the project (this period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves, according to National Science Center rules) or the expected date of obtaining the doctoral degree before starting work
  • Have an excellent general knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentations, and be able to write reports for publication in scientific journals
  • Scientific experience documented by publications in established journals;
  • Be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research.

 

Desirable competences:

  • Responsibility, ability to work in a team

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects
  • copy of PhD diploma
  • cover letter
  • 2 letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • English language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-10-15 14:00

Competition settlement date

2022-11-10

Envisaged job starting date: 01.12.2022

Submitting applications

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasinska

Project/Grant title

“Design of functional organic memristors (DOOM)”

Job description

The student is expected to fine-tune the structures of molecular devices by means of in-silico modelling. In addition, they are expected to perform post-processing analyses on the wavefunction such as QTAIM, ELF, and IQA analyses.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from grant for 33 months with the possibility of extension + stipend paid by IOC PAS after the end of the grant
  • Benefits: private medical care package, access to the dormitory for PhD students
  • Career development opportunities:

This is a unique opportunity to develop a novel type of molecular devices in a dynamic environment in close collaboration with a team of researchers spanning from physicists to synthetic organic chemists. This work is the first of its type; therefore, the student will have the opportunity to gain experience in a field that is about to open.

Additional information

Project manager: dr Cina Foroutan-Nejad
Phone: +48 573 537 340
e-mail: cforoutan-nejad@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences

  • Experience in organic and being familiar with commercial software packages such as Gaussian, Turbomole, or GAMESS. Being familiar with basics of chemistry.

Desirable competences

  • A programming language is a plus.

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • ability to work in a team/ability to transfer knowledge
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-10 23:59

Competition settlement date

2022-09-22

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2022

Submitting applications

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Cina Foroutan-Nejad”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!

Project/Grant title

“Autonomous discovery, development and optimization of organocatalytic reactions through intelligent chemical robots”

Job description

Chirality plays an important role in nature, as molecules of different chirality can exhibit vastly different properties. A large part of the field of chemical catalysis, and in particular of organocatalysis, is devoted to the selective synthesis of chiral molecules. However, despite the huge progress made in recent decades, we are still far from being able to efficiently design the synthesis of any chiral molecule. Usually, the development of new (organo)catalytic methods requires extensive and time-consuming optimization, which is usually performed manually. Therefore new enabling technologies are needed to speed up this process. Automation and robotic approaches have started to play an important role in the chemical sciences. The use of automated approaches can speed up the research process, make the experiments more repeatable and free researchers from repetitive tasks, so they can focus on the design of new transformations. In this project, we aim to investigate the field of organocatalysis with chemical automation and robotics that will ultimately be guided by artificial intelligence methods.

 Description of tasks: The successful Candidate will work on several goals:

  • the design and construction of high-throughput automated robotic platform
  • automated optimization of selected transformations
  • autonomous searching for new transformations with robotic platform
  • synthesis of starting materials, catalysts, and building blocks
  • mechanistic investigation of selected transformations as well as probing their scope and limitations

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months: stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant for 36 months +  stipend paid by IOC PAS after the end of the grant
  •  Benefits: Private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
  • Career development opportunities: Possibility of working in a young, dynamic team with access to top research infrastructure. During the project, the prospective PhD student will acquire skills and experience in chemical robotics, which are essential in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. As well as the opportunity for further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: Dr Jaroslaw Granda
Phone: +48 22 343 2021; +48 697 231 776
e-mail: jaroslaw.granda@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

required competences

  • completed Master’s studies in chemistry
  • good knowledge of organic chemistry
  • analytical, methodological problem-solving skills and logical, objective thinking
  • experience in research work will be an asset

desirable competences

  • any experience in catalysis
  • any programming skills is a plus and/or experience with DIY projects

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • research summary including scientific achievements, a list of publications and ongoing projects
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below. 

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in two letters of recommendation

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-10 23:59

Competition settlement date

2022-09-20

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2022

Submitting applications

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Jaroslaw Granda”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!

Project/Grant title

“Mechanochemical self-assembly of anion-sealed molecular capsules”

Job description

Synthesis of macrocyclic compounds, mechanochemical experiments, NMR experiments, interpretation of NMR, ECD and other spectral data, complexation experiments and interpretation of complexation data. Preparation of data for publication.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant for 39 months + stipend paid by IOC PAS after the end of the grant
  • Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
  • Career development opportunities: work in a dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure, work with outstanding specialists in the field of supramolecular chemistry, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centres, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: prof. Agnieszka Szumna
Phone: +48 22 343 22 03
e-mail: agnieszka.szumna@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences

  • MSc degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, or physics, basic experience in organic synthesis and interpretation of spectral data, good communication skills in English

Desirable competences

  • experience in supramolecular chemistry

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below. 

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • general knowledge in organic chemistry and subjects related to the project
  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience including research internships, work in industry
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-10 12:59

Competition settlement date

2022-09-22

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2022

Submitting applications

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Agnieszka Szumna”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!

Project/Grant title

CO2CHEM – redox-neutral photocatalytic C-H carboxylation of hydrocarbons with CO2

Job description

The general goal of this proposal is to develop the synthetic and mechanistic basis for the photocatalytic, redox-neutral C-H carboxylation of saturated hydrocarbons with CO2. To address this challenge, we propose new synthetic strategies based on photocatalytically generated alkyl radicals and earth-abundant metal complexes to provide C-H carboxylation in an overall redox-neutral process.

The project will be realized in strong collaboration with prof. B König from the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Regensburg, Germany.

In particular, the main tasks will involve:

  • design and synthesis of cobalt-complexes and their evaluation in photo-organo-metal catalysed C-H carbonylation with CO generated in situ;
  • investigations on the photo-organo-metal catalysed C-H carbonylation with CO generated in situ;
  • mechanistic investigation on the most interesting C-H carboxylations;
  • scope and limitation studies;
  • preparation of manuscripts.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from grant for 27 months + stipend paid by IOC PAS after the end of the grant

Benefits: private medical care package, access to the dormitory for PhD students

Career development opportunities:

  • work in dynamic team,
  • access to research infrastructure,
  • professional development in the field of photocatalysis,
  • the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, with University of Regensburg, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: Dorota Gryko
Phone: +48 22 343 20 51
e-mail: dorota.gryko@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences

  • experience in organic chemistry or related;
  • other skills include analysis and interpretation of experimental data (NMR, MS, UV/Vis);
  • demonstrated experience in research work will be an asset;
  • effective written and oral communication in English

Desirable competences

  • creativity, independence and responsibility
  • strong ability to work independently

List of required documents

  • scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, conference presentations, etc.);
  • motivation letter;
  • one recommendation letter;
  • a transcript of the grades/credits received; during the last stage of studies and grade point average.

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data – template available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • competences of candidates for specific tasks in a research project
  • previous scientific achievements of candidates
  • awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from the conducted research
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-10 12:59

Competition settlement date

2022-09-22

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2022

 

Submitting applications

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Dorota Gryko”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!

Project/Grant title

“Novel tricyclic glycomimetics as DC-SIGN receptor ligands”

Job description

Description of tasks: Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds; molecular docking and molecular dynamic calculation of the ligand-receptor interactions; investigation of ligand-receptor binding properties using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) methods. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with PhD students and other co-investigators.

Researcher profile

R2/R3

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: 12 months, gross salary (including employer’s costs) 10,000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross)
  • Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
  • Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure of IOC PAS, professional development in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: dr hab. Mykhaylo Potopnyk
Phone: +4822 3432132
e-mail: mykhaylo.potopnyk@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • PhD degree in (organic/medicinal) chemistry no later than 7 years before hiring in the project

required competences

  • Excellent general knowledge of organic chemistry;
  • High level of experience in organic synthesis, including multi-step synthesis;
  • High level of experience in analytic and spectroscopic techniques;
  • Experience in computational methods, especially molecular docking;
  • Strong motivation for scientific work, ability to work independently as well as in a group, excellent communications, organization and time management skills, analytical thinking and critical problem-solving skills;
  • Good communication in English, and ability to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals

desirable competences

  • Experience in synthesis of carbohydrate derivatives;
  • Creativity, independence and responsibility;
  • Strong ability to guide and train students in experiment design and operation

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • at least two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents;
  • Candidate’s professional experience;
  • creativity and independence in conducting research;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile);
  • ability to work in a team, ability to transfer knowledge, managerial predispositions;
  • awards or distinctions;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation;
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-05 23:59

Competition settlement date

2022-08-22

Envisaged job starting date: 2022-09-01

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Mykhaylo Potopnyk”

Project/Grant title

“Novel tricyclic glycomimetics as DC-SIGN receptor ligands”

Job description

Description of tasks: Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds as well as investigation of ligand-receptor binding properties using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) methods. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with other PhD students, post-docs, and other co-investigators from IOC PAS and collaborative Polish and foreign institutions.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

2

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant
  • Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
  • Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure of IOC PAS, professional development in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: dr hab. Mykhaylo Potopnyk
Phone: +4822 3432132
e-mail: mykhaylo.potopnyk@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

required competences

  • Good knowledge of organic chemistry;
  • Experience in an organic synthesis;
  • Ability to interpret analytical data (NMR, MS, IR);
  • Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • Strong motivation for scientific work, creativity, goal-orientation, responsibility, ability to work independently as well as in a group, excellent communications, organization and time management skills, willingness to learn, analytical thinking and critical problem-solving skills.

 desirable competences

  • Experience in synthesis of carbohydrate derivatives and/or heterocyclic compounds, as well as familiarity with computational methods, especially molecular docking

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training, etc.
  • cover letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents;
  • Candidate’s professional experience;
  • creativity and independence in conducting research;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile);
  • ability to work in a team;
  • awards or distinctions;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation;
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-10 time: 12:59 [GMT+1, Poland Time Zone]

Competition settlement date

2022-09-20

Envisaged job starting date: 2022-10-01

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Mykhaylo Potopnyk”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!

Project/Grant title

“Chemoenzymatic cascades of new Cu and Pd reactions of significant application potential”

Job description

Currently, an increase in the incidence of cancer is observed, thus it is extremely important to eliminate or limit them. One of types of cancer is multidrug resistant (MDR) solid tumors. This is the subject of COST action CA17104. The key challenge of this action is an identification of a new diagnostic/predictive biomarkers, producing new and safe compounds applicable to personalized treatments of MDR tumors. In order to achieve such goal, we need to design new synthetic protocols providing organic compounds of defined structure, free from any impurities. Therefore, during the realization of project we will study a new type of organic reactions catalyzed by copper salts, which provide molecules of high activity towards MDR. To achieve success, we need to know reaction scope and limitations, reaction mechanisms and optimal conditions for successful synthesis. Since the obtained products will be applied for biological and medical studies by COST specialists, they should be free from impurities including residual metal catalyst. Therefore, in the project special attention will be paid on reaction conditions and catalyst immobilization/inclusion to design experimental procedure providing metal free products.

Description of tasks: Analysis of data collected in our team and analysis of literature data. Synthesis of catalysts. Performing catalytic reactions with
copper-based catalysts and discovery new catalytic reactions based on data analysis. Preparation of reports and manuscripts.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

2

Offer

  • Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant for 16 months + stipend paid by IOC PAS after the end of the grant
  • Benefits: participation in EU COST projects, private medical care package, access to the dormitory for PhD students
  • Career development opportunities: work in dynamic team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of asymmetric
    synthesis, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: prof. Ryszard Ostaszewski
Phone: +48 22 3432054
e-mail: ryszard.ostaszewski@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences: knowledge of organic synthesis, ability to work with scientific literature, ability to use scientific databases (REAXYS, ScienceFinder), independent analysis of literature data

Desirable competences: creativity, independence and responsibility, ability to use databases describing enzymes (BRENDA, etc.), knowledge of biochemistry, basic medicinal chemistry.

 

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including list of publications, projects carried out, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates proving qualifications, courses attended, training completed, etc.
  • motivation letter
  • letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/research supervisors

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • Candidate’s competence relevant to the project, knowledge of organic chemistry
  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinion about the Candidate contained in the letter of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

10.08.2022

Competition settlement date

20.09.2022

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2022

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Ryszard Ostaszewski”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!

Project/Grant title

“Self- or a directing group-aided remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of difunctional compounds”

Job description

The announced research project, funded by Polish National Science Center, is devoted to develop novel methods for self- and a directing group aided C(sp3)-H functionalization of simple bi- and polyfunctional organic molecules. Most of the efforts will be put on the development mild and versatile protocols under modern radical photoredox or electrochemical conditions. Previous experience with organic photochemistry and/or electrochemistry will be an additional asset.

The PhD candidate (PDC) will be responsible for synthesizing, depositing, and characterizing of the starting materials and intermediates, followed by an optimization of reaction conditions for model transformations of radical initiated remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of bi- and polyfuntional organic compounds. In extension,  the PDC will investigate a scope of the developed protocols, including starting material variations, reaction condition variation (photoredox, electrochemical, transition-metal catalyzed process). Key efforts will be put on an investigation of asymmetric mode of the investigated C-H functionalization along with application studies devoted to synthesis of the selected bioactive or medicinally important molecule by using investigated process. Complementary theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms may be performed by the PDS or as part of a collaboration, depending on the scholar’s interests. To a certain degree, the PDC will be given intellectual freedom in defining their research.

The PhD candidate will also participate in the Institute scientific life by attending to group and institute seminars and lectures. The PhD candidate will also attend to advanced course devoted to modern organic chemistry and spectroscopy.

Researcher profile

R1

Number of positions available

2

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from NSC grant

Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards, possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel

 Career development opportunities:

  • work in young and dynamic research group;
  • access to modern research infrastructure of IOC PAS;
  • access to modern laboratory equipment, including a glovebox chamber, a microwave synthesizer, Carousels for parallel synthesis, flow chemistry systems, mills for mechanochemistry, high-pressure apparatus, photoreactors, flash chromatographs, electrochemical equipment, HPLC chromatographes (normal/reverse phases, incl. chiral ones), GC & GCMS chromatographes, polarimeter. More data can be found at the Stecko Research Group Website;
  • professional development in the field organic chemistry, catalysis, photochemistry, electrochemistry;
  • opportunity to participate in national and international scientific conferences and workshops;
  • opportunity for further professional development in IOC PAS.

Additional information

Project manager: dr hab. Sebastian Stecko
Phone: +4822 343 2137 or +4822 343 3065
e-mail: sebastian.stecko@icho.edu.pl
Website: The Stecko Research Group website

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (the interviews will be held from 05 September 2022 to 15 September 2022; the deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is August 10th, 2022), details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website Doctoral website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.

mandatory requirements:

  • MSc degree in chemical science (or related areas) or the expected date of obtaining the master degree before starting work;
  • good knowledge in organic synthesis,
  • communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research;

optional requirements:

  • experience in synthetic organic chemistry;
  • previous experience catalysis, organometalic chemistry, radical chemistry, safe handling of air/water sensitive materials, Schlenk techniques;
  • expertise and interest in photochemistry and electrochemistry will be an additional asset;
  • creativity, responsibility, independence, as well ability to work in team;

 

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements including: 1) a list of publications, patents, monographies etc., 2) a list of realized/ongoing research projects, 3) a list of received research grants;
  • diploma and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses and trainings, internships;
  • copies of documents confirming the course studies at the BSc and MSc level, with particular focus on the courses related to organic chemistry
  • cover letter (max. 2500 characters)
  • brief summary of previous research project if applicable (max. 8000 characters)
  • two recommendation letters/references from the previous employers/supervisors;

Along with the required documents, please send a scan of a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications, patents, monographs etc., participation in research projects, receiving the research grants;
  • candidates’ professional experience and skills in the field of organic chemistry evaluated based on submitted forms and an interview;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in the industry, change of scientific profile;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the recommendation letters;
  • awards and distinctions;
  • English level enabling free communication in the international team

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-10 time: 12:59 [GMT+1, Poland Time Zone]

Competition settlement date

2022-09-20

Envisaged job starting date: October 2022

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat
Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Kasprzaka 44/52 Street
01-224 Warsaw
Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment PhD – Sebastian Stecko”

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!

Project/Grant title

“CO2CHEM – REDOX-NEUTRAL PHOTOCATALYTIC C-H CARBOXYLATION OF HYDROCARBONS WITH CO2”

Job description

Studies on a model C-H carboxylation of aliphatic hydrocarbons via single electron-reduction of CO2-evaluation of various dyes; synthesis of cobalt complexes, evaluation of their catalytic efficacy photo-organo-metal catalysed C-H carbonylation with CO2 generated in situ, training PhD students.

Researcher profile

R2/R3

Number of positions available

1

Offer

Terms of employment: full time, temporary, 12 months with the possibility to be extended up to 36 months total, gross salary (including employer’s costs)
10,000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross);

Benefits: private medical care package

Career development opportunities:

  • work in dynamic team,
  • access to research infrastructure,
  • professional development in the field of photocatalysis,
  • the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers, with University of Regensburg, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: prof. Dorota Gryko

Phone: +48 22 343 20 51

e-mail: dorota.gryko@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

  • PhD in organic chemistry obtained not earlier than in 2015. This period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves (according to NSC
    rules)
  • effective written and oral communication skills in English

required competences

  • strong skills in organometallic chemistry, experience in photochemistry will be an asset
  • data analysis and interpretation, especially in trouble shooting during the research;
  • excellent reaction trouble shooting ability;
  • experience in safe handling of air-sensitive materials;
  • ability in design of cobalt-complexes as well as corresponding synthetic pathways, multi-step synthesis, purification, and analysis of metal-complexes and organic molecules;

desirable competences

  • creativity, independence and responsibility
  • strong ability to guide and train students in experiment design and operation

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses, completed training,
  • cover letter
  • two letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available below.

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-05 23:59

Competition settlement date

2022-08-26

Envisaged job starting date: 01.09.2022

Submitting applications

Applications should be sent by e-mail.

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Dorota Gryko”

Project/Grant title

Photoelectrocatalysis in parallel, paired electrolysis – zero-waste approach for modern organic chemistry

Job description

Independent research tasks as part of the NSC project: Photoelectrocatalysis in parallel, paired electrolysis – zero-waste approach for modern organic chemistry in the field of foto and electrocatalysis – preparation of publication material and presentation

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: salary including employer’s costs 10 000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross), full-time, 12 months contract
  • Benefits: private medical care package
  • Career development opportunities: work in a young, dynamically developing team, access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of foto- and electrocatalysis

Additional information

Project manager: dr Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasińska

Phone: +48 692 639 333, 23432102

e-mail: katarzyna.rybickajasinska@gmail.com

Requirements

Required competences:

  • PhD in chemical sciences (or related sciences) obtained no later than 7 years before hiring in the project (this period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves, according to National Science Center rules) or the expected date of obtaining the doctoral degree before starting work
  • Have an excellent general knowledge of organic chemistry
  • Communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentations, and be able to write reports for publication in scientific journals
  • Scientific experience documented by publications in established journals;
  • Be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research.

 

Desirable competences:

  • Responsibility, ability to work in a team

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects
  • copy of PhD diploma
  • cover letter
  • 2 letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships, work in industry, change of scientific profile)
  • ability to work in a team
  • awards or distinctions
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
  • English language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-01 14:00

Competition settlement date

2022-08-20

Envisaged job starting date: 01.09.2022

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasinska

Project/Grant title

Self- or a directing group-aided remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of difunctional compounds

Job description

The focus of this funded by Polish National Science Center project is developing novel methods for self- and a directing group aided C(sp3)-H functionalization of simple bi- and polyfunctional organic molecules. Most of the efforts will be put on the development mild and versatile protocols under modern radical photoredox or electrochemical conditions. Previous experience with organic photochemistry and/or electrochemistry will be an additional asset.

The post-doctorate scholar (PDS) will be responsible for synthesizing, depositing, and characterizing of the starting materials and intermediates, followed by an optimization of reaction conditions for model transformations of radical initiated remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of bi- and polyfuntional organic compounds. In extension,  the PDS will investigate a scope of the developed protocols, including starting material variations, reaction condition variation (photoredox, electrochemical, transition-metal catalyzed process). Key efforts will be put on an investigation of asymmetric mode of the investigated C-H functionalization along with application studies devoted to synthesis of the selected bioactive or medicinally important molecule by using investigated process., . Complementary theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms may be performed by the PDS or as part of a collaboration, depending on the scholar’s interests. To a certain degree, the PDS will be given intellectual freedom in defining their research.

The post-doctorate scholar will also participate in the education of junior research staff, providing advice and support in designing synthesis, and in solving problems and troubleshooting during the realization of the project tasks.

Researcher profile

R2

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: 12 months with the possibility to be extended up to 48 months total, gross salary (including employer’s costs) 10,000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross)
  • Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
  • Career development opportunities:
    • work in young and dynamic research group;
    • access to modern research infrastructure of IOC PAS;
    • access to modern laboratory equipment, including a glovebox chamber, a microwave synthesizer, Carousels for parallel synthesis, flow chemistry systems, mills for mechanochemistry, high-pressure apparatus, photoreactors, flash chromatographs, electrochemical equipment, HPLC chromatographes (normal/reverse phases, incl. chiral ones), GC & GCMS chromatographes, polarimeter. More data can be found on the Stecko Research Group Website;
    • professional development in the field of C-H functionalization reactions;
    • opportunity to participate in national and international scientific conferences and workshops;
    • opportunity for further professional development in IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: dr hab. Sebastian Stecko

Phone: +4822 343 2137 or +4822 343 3065

e-mail: sebastian.stecko@icho.edu.pl

Website: The Stecko Research Group website

Requirements

Required competences

  • PhD degree in chemical science obtained no later than 7 years before hiring in the project* or the expected date of obtaining the doctoral degree before starting work;
  • high level of experience in organic synthesis, multi-step organic synthesis;
  • high level of experience in analytic and spectroscopic techniques;
  • high level of experience in general chemical and office software, and chemical databases;
  • excellent general knowledge of organic chemistry;
  • communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
  • be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research;

* This period is extended by duration of maternity/paternity leaves according to the Polish National Science Center rules.

 Desirable competences

  • expertise and interest in transition-metal catalysis, organometalic chemistry, radical chemistry, safe handling of air/water sensitive materials, Schlenk techniques;
  • expertise in DFT computational methods;
  • expertise and interest in photochemistry and electrochemistry will be an asset;
  • creativity, responsibility, independence, as well ability to work in team;
  • ability to guide and train younger co-workers (students, PhD students) in synthesis design, laboratory and analytic techniques;

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements including: 1) a list of publications, patents, monographies etc., 2) a list of realized/ongoing research projects, 3) a list of received research grants;
  • diploma and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses and trainings;
  • cover letter (max. 2500 characters)
  • brief summary of previous research project (max. 8000 characters)
  • at least two recommendation letters/references from the previous employers/supervisors;
  • completed Professional experience and skills* form available online

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

*The PES (Professional Experience and Skills Form) is available online and is intended to become familiar with Candidate’s previous experience and skills in the field of practical organic synthesis. The questions contained in the form concern the level of knowledge of standard and advanced laboratory techniques, the level of knowledge of analytical techniques and spectral methods. Note, please give reliable answers to the questions contained in the PES form, as they will be used and verified during the interviews.

After completing the PES form on the indicated web page and clicking “submit” your answers will be sent directly to us.

Do not forget to send the rest of the required documents to the e-mail address: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications, patents, monographs etc., participation in research projects, receiving the research grants;
  • candidates’ professional experience and skills in the field of organic chemistry evaluated based on submitted forms and an interview;
  • career mobility (research internships, work in the industry, change of scientific profile;
  • opinions about the Candidate contained in the recommendation letters;
  • awards and distinctions;
  • English level enabling free communication in the international team;

Deadline for submitting applications

31-08-2022, 12:59

Competition settlement date

21-09-2022

Envisaged job starting date: October/November 2022

Submitting applications

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Sebastian Stecko”

Project/Grant title

Solid-state circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopies as a tool for supporting the development of medicinal chemistry

Job description

The work will consist of conducting the assigned research tasks as part of the project financed by the Polish National Science Center: “Solid-state circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopies as a tool for supporting the development of medicinal chemistry” in the field of circular dichroism measurements, analysis and interpretation of experimental results, preparation of materials for publication and presentation.

Researcher profile

R2/R3

Number of positions available

1

Offer

  • Terms of employment: salary including employer’s costs 10 000 PLN per month (~ 8 300 PLN gross), full-time, 12 months contract
  • Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
  • Career development opportunities: access to research infrastructure, professional development in the field of optical and chiroptical spectroscopy, the possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers.

Additional information

Project manager: Dr Marcin Górecki

Phone: (22) 3432212

e-mail: marcin.gorecki@icho.edu.pl

Requirements

Required competences

  • PhD in chemistry obtained not earlier than in 2015. This period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves (according to NSC rules);
  • knowledge of optical spectroscopies;
  • experience in interpreting spectroscopic data, e.g. UV, IR, Raman, CD;
  • scientific achievements documented by publications;
  • good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Desirable competences

  • experience in measuring IR and UV-Vis spectra;
  • experience in measuring CD spectra;
  • knowledge of basic computational methods;
  • independence at work, decision making skills.

List of required documents

  • Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
  • description of scientific achievements, including a list of publications, ongoing projects, etc.
  • diplomas and certificates confirming holding PhD title
  • cover letter
  • letter of recommendation from previous employers/supervisors
  • consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition

Along with the required documents, please submit (or send a scan) a signed consent to the processing of personal data available at: https://www.icho.edu.pl/en/cooperations/career/

Candidate evaluation criteria

  • scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or granted/pending patents
  • Candidate’s professional experience
  • creativity and independence in conducting research
  • career mobility (research internships)
  • awards or distinctions

The candidate will be selected on the basis of the submitted application.

Deadline for submitting applications

2022-08-08 15:00

Competition settlement date

2022-08-08

Envisaged job starting date: 01.09.2022

Submitting applications

Secretariat

Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Kasprzaka 44/52 Street

01-224 Warsaw

Phone: +48 22 631 8788

e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Marcin Górecki”