Job Offers

Project/Grant title

“Interfacial photoelectrochemistry for modern organic synthesis”

Job description

In particular, the main tasks will involve:

developing photoelectrochemical methods for organic synthesis,
developing electrochemical methods for organic synthesis,
analytical characterization of synthesized compounds,
literature analysis,
preparing manuscripts and reports

Researcher profile

Number of positions available

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months: for 35 months scholarship with the possibility of extension to 48 months, funded by an NCN grant – a scholarship of 5,000 PLN per month, including employer costs, until the month in which the doctoral student’s mid-term evaluation is conducted; a scholarship of 6,500 PLN per month, including employer costs, starting from the month following the doctoral student’s mid-term evaluation.

The salary level is consistent with the compensation guidelines for comparable PhD Student positions in projects funded by the National Science Centre.

Benefits:

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

Career development opportunities:

access to research infrastructure,
professional development in the field of photocatalysis, electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry
the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

Additional information

Project manager: Katarzyna Rybicka-Jasińska
e-mail: katarzyna.rybicka-jasinska@icho.edu.pl

We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.

Requirements

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the status of being a PhD student at a Doctoral School. Individuals who do not currently hold this status are required to apply for admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School. Full details regarding the recruitment process are available on the school’s website. Applications must be submitted via the official Doctoral School recruitment system.

required competences

Master degree in chemistry;
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;
good written and oral communication skills in English;
Personal skills: strong motivation for scientific work, ambition, 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

excellent knowledge of organic chemistry and organometallic chemistry,
data analysis and interpretation, especially in trouble shooting during the research;
basic knowledge of rules and protocols valid in organic chemistry labs;
knowledge of particularly radicals in organic synthesis, general knowledge about photo- and electrochemistry

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

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
opinions about the candidate included in the recommendation
language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Job interviews with candidates are scheduled to take place from September 2, 2026, to September 11, 2026.

Deadline for submitting applications

07.08.2026

Competition settlement date

18.09.2026r.

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2026

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

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Please apply via online registration.

If you have an active status of a PhD Student in a Doctoral School in Poland, please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

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

Project/Grant title

“Center for Quantum Digital Organic Memristors”

FENG.02.01-IP.05.-M005/25

The „Center for Quantum Digital Organic Memristors” project is carried out within the International Research Agendas (MAB FENG) programme of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG).

Job description

The Quantum Digital Organic Memristor Center (CKCOM) project focuses on the development of a new generation of molecular memory and logic elements based on quantum proton tunneling. The objective is to advance energy-efficient memcomputing technologies that integrate information processing and storage within single molecular systems, with potential applications in nanoelectronics and artificial intelligence systems.

Accepting the position entails a commitment to preparing a doctoral dissertation in a field consistent with the project’s theme, under the supervision of the Research Group Leader.

The main tasks will involve:

Contribute to the setting up of the new electron-transport laboratory
Study the electron transport processes through single organic molecules
Using a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) for studying the electrical properties of single molecules, by means of the STM break-junction technique
Investigate the effects of proton transfer in the electron-transport properties of single molecules.
Perform painstaking data analysis and data representation
Contribute to scientific publications and conference presentations
Prepare topical seminar and participate in the group meetings

Researcher profile

Number of positions available

Offer

Terms of employment: Full-time employment for 39-month, including a 3-month probationary period; a monthly salary of approximately 8 300 PLN gross, corresponding to the level of remuneration offered for comparable positions at the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS in projects funded from external sources.

Benefits:

private medical care package,
co-financing for sports activities,
co-financing for leisure activities,
possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Dormitory

Career development opportunities: The candidate will work in a young, open-minded and supportive team. The project allows to work in a multidisciplinary environment, in collaboration with organic chemists, theoreticians, and physicists. The candidate will acquire a strong background in molecular electronics, learning how to design and perform the experiments, as well as to analyze the obtained data in an independent way. The candidate will expand their knowledge upon regular meetings with group members and collaborators, will participate in international conferences and will have the opportunity of building a strong international publication record.

Additional information

Group Leader: Dr Lucía Palomino Ruiz
e-mail: lucia.palomino-ruiz@icho.edu.pl

We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.

Requirements

required competences

Hold a Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, nanoelectronics, materials science, material engineering or a related field
Laboratory work experience
Familiarity working with organic compounds, organic solvents, preparation of solutions.
Knowledge of Python and LabVIEW programming
Experience with Origin, MatLab, Python and LabView
Knowledge of platforms for reference management
Experience preparing presentations and writing reports
Proficiency in English
Experience interacting with multidisciplinary and international teams.

desirable competences

Experience with Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) techniques.
Experience with Electrochemistry
Experience with structural characterization of organic compounds using NMR, MS, UV-Vis, and IR spectroscopy
Experience in forming molecular self-assembled monolayers (SAMs)

List of required documents

Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
cover letter
Description of scientific achievements including list of publications
academic transcript including grade point average
copy of MSc diploma or equivalent document
Candidates who have submitted their Master’s thesis must attach a certificate confirming the scheduled defense date
letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors (if possess)
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

Level of fulfilment of the required and desirable competencies previously described.
Scientific achievements, measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or patents
Candidate’s previous experience in laboratory work
Creativity and independence in conducting research
Ability to work in a team/ability to transfer knowledge/managerial predispositions
Awards or distinctions
Opinions about the candidate contained in the recommendation letters
Language knowledge enabling scientific research (fluid communication with the team members and collaborators, and writing of scientific papers and reports)

Deadline for submitting applications

21.08.2026, 11:00 PM CEST

Competition settlement date

10.09.2026

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2026

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

Applications must be sent to e-mail address: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter reference number “CKCOM/2026/D/3”

Project/Grant title

“Center for Quantum Digital Organic Memristors”

FENG.02.01-IP.05.-M005/25

Job description

The successful candidate will be employed as a researcher at CKCOM and will prepare a doctoral dissertation in the extramural mode, while attending lectures at the Warsaw4PhD Doctoral School. The research will be conducted in Dr. Marek Grzybowski’s group. The work will involve the synthesis of organic compounds—specifically aromatic amino acids—which, according to theoretical predictions, should exhibit a memristive switching effect between two electrical conductivity states: low and high. Following experimental verification, the synthesized derivatives will be used to construct next-generation memristive elements.

Accepting the position entails a commitment to preparing a doctoral dissertation in a field consistent with the project’s theme, under the supervision of the Research Group Leader.

The main tasks will involve:

synthesis of intermediates and final functional compounds;
isolation and purification of products followed by their full chemical, spectroscopic, and photophysical characterization;
collaboration with students;
drafting reports and publications;
attending doctoral school lectures;
preparing a doctoral dissertation.

Researcher profile

Number of positions available

Offer

Benefits:

private medical care package,
co-financing for sports activities,
co-financing for leisure activities,
the opportunity to participate in training to improve qualifications.

Career development opportunities: The selected candidate will have the opportunity to pursue extramural studies to prepare their doctoral dissertation. We offer work in a dynamically developing international team, access to advanced research infrastructure, opportunities for collaboration with foreign research centers, opportunities for further professional development at the Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and participation in training courses and scientific conferences abroad.

Additional information

Group Leader: Prof. Daniel Gryko
Phone: +48 22 3432035
e-mail: daniel.gryko@icho.edu.pl

We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.

Requirements

required competences

MSc title in chemistry or related discipline
Strong background in organic chemistry
Proven experience in synthetic organic chemistry (hands-on laboratory work)
Proficiency in English
Experience with structural characterization of organic compounds using NMR, MS, UV-Vis, and IR spectroscopy

desirable competences

Additional advantages: Experience in the chemistry of polycyclic aromatic compounds and/or functional dyes; background in photophysics
Ability to work independently and as part of a research team

List of required documents

Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae
cover letter
Description of scientific achievements including list of publications
academic transcript including grade point average
copy of MSc diploma or equivalent document
Candidates who have submitted their Master’s thesis must attach a certificate confirming the scheduled defense date
letters of recommendation and references from previous employers/supervisors (if possess)
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 laboratory work
awards or distinctions
opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation
language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research

Deadline for submitting applications

21.08.2026 15:00 CET

Competition settlement date

10.09.2026

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2026

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

Applications must be sent to e-mail address: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter reference number “CKCOM/2026/D/2”

Project/Grant title

“Unlocking Access to New Bioisosteric Motifs: Radical Reactions and Reagents for the Incorporation of NCF₃ and NCF₂H Functional Groups”

Job description

The main tasks will involve:

literature and data analysis;
development of new precursors for NCF₃ and NCF₂H radicals;
synthesis of model substrates for the reactions;
optimization and scope studies of the new reactions;
assistance with mechanistic studies;
evaluation of physicochemical properties of target isosteres;
analytical characterization of new compounds (NMR, MS, IR)

Researcher profile

Number of positions available

Offer

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months (01.10.2026 – 30.09.2030) – stipend 5,000 PLN gross gross per month paid until midterm evalution; 6,500 PLN gross gross per month paid from the next month after midterm evaluation, funded by an NCN grant.

The salary level is consistent with the compensation guidelines for comparable PhD Student positions in projects funded by the National Science Centre.

Benefits:

private medical care package,
the possibility of inexpensive accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel

Career development opportunities:

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

Additional information

Project manager: Michał Ociepa
e-mail: michal.ociepa@icho.edu.pl

We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.

Requirements

Required competencies

Master degree in chemistry (awarded before 01.10.2026);
very good knowledge of organic chemistry;
ability to interpret and analyze experimental data (including NMR and MS spectra)
good written and spoken English;
strong motivation for scientific work
ability to work independently as well as in a group,

Desirable competences

previous research experience, documented by co-authorship of scientific publications or letter from research advisor
personal skills: creativity, responsibility, excellent communication, organization and time management skills, willingness to learn, critical problem solving skills;
previous experience in radical chemistry, photochemistry, and transition-metal catalysis

List of required documents

Candidate’s Curriculum Vitae including a list scientific achievements, publications, research projects, conference presentations etc,
MSc award diploma and transcript of the grades/credits received; during the last stage of studies and grade point average,
motivation letter,
one letter of recommendation from previous employer/supervisor

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 professional experience,
organic chemistry knowledge,
scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications,
awards and distinctions,
opinions about the Candidate contained in the letters of recommendation,
English language skills enabling conducting scientific research

Job interviews with candidates are scheduled to take place from September 2, 2026, to September 11, 2026.

Deadline for submitting applications

07.08.2026

Competition settlement date

18.09.2026

Envisaged job starting date: 01.10.2026

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

Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Doctoral School must take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School! Please apply via online registration.

If you have an active status of a PhD Student in a Doctoral School in Poland, please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

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

Project/Grant title

“Center for Quantum Digital Organic Memristors”

FENG.02.01-IP.05.-M005/25

Job description

The Center for Quantum Digital Organic Memristors (CKCOM) project focuses on the development of a new generation of molecular memory and logic elements based on proton quantum tunneling. The aim is to advance energy-efficient memcomputing technologies that integrate information processing and storage within single molecular systems, with potential applications in nanoelectronics and AI systems.

The project focuses on the electrical characterization of organic molecules for memristor application.

Description of tasks:

Contribution to the setting up of the new electron-transport laboratory and the installation of a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) operating in air.
Conducting experiments using the STM break-junction method to evaluate the electrical conductivity of single molecules and their current-voltage (I-V) characteristics.
Optimization of measurement conditions.
Electrochemical characterization of new organic compounds.
Data analysis and result visualization.
Fluid communication and coordination with collaborators
Writing and preparing scientific reports
Contribution in the writing of publications
Collaboration with MSc and PhD students
Participation in group meetings, project meetings and preparation of topical seminars
Result dissemination

Researcher profile

Number of positions available

Offer

Terms of employment: Full-time employment for 12 months, with the possibility of extension (no longer than until 31 December 2029); a monthly salary of approximately PLN 11,800 gross, corresponding to the level of remuneration offered for comparable positions at the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS in projects funded from external sources.

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

Career development opportunities:

Work in a open-minded and supportive team.
Participate in an international MAB project.
Collaborate in the design of breakthrough molecular quantum technologies.
Access to advanced research infrastructure,
Possibility of cooperation with foreign research centers.
Possibility of short stays in international centers.
Opportunity to build a strong international publication and patent record.
Networking and further professional development at IChO PAS.
Participation in international conferences.

Additional information

Group Leader: Dr. Lucía Palomino Ruiz
e-mail: lucia.palomino-ruiz@icho.edu.pl

We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.

Requirements

PhD degree, awarded no more than five years before the application date, [1] in Chemistry, Physics, Material science, Material engineering or closed-related discipline, or a submitted doctoral dissertation along with a certificate confirming the scheduled PhD defense date.

[1] The five years is calculated from the year in which the doctoral degree was awarded. The beginning of this period is determined by the calendar year of obtaining the degree, and the end by the year preceding the deadline for submitting applications in the competition. The five-year limit may be extended by any documented interruptions in research activity that occurred after the award of the doctoral degree, provided that each interruption lasted no less than six months. Documented interruptions in research activity include, among others, unpaid leaves, parental leaves, breaks caused by long-term illness, employment in the R&D sector without involvement in scientific research, or employment in other sectors of the economy. For women who have given birth to a child or for individuals who have adopted a child, the five years shall be extended by one year per child, regardless of the date of birth or adoption, even if the documented leave or break related to this event was shorter.

required competencies

Strong background in molecular electronics or nanoelectronics
Expertise in break junction technique for electron-transport characterization of single molecules using STMs or MCBJ devices.
Proven experience working with Scanning Probe Microscopies
Knowledge of Python and LabVIEW
Experience with data acquisition systems, electronic circuits and
Familiarity working with organic compounds, organic solvents, preparation of solutions.
Proficiency in English
Experience working in multidisciplinary projects and international teams.

desirable competencies

Experience working with memristive systems;
Experience with structural characterization of organic compounds using NMR, MS, UV-Vis, and IR spectroscopy
Experience in forming molecular self-assembled monolayers and electron-transport measurements at bulk.
Experience in electrochemistry and photophysics.
Experience in device integration
Experience in knowledge transfer
Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team
Experience in mentoring students

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 (at least two)
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

Level of fulfilment of the required and desirable competencies previously described.
Scientific achievements, measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or patents
Candidate’s professional experience
Creativity and independence in conducting research
Ability to work in a team/ability to transfer knowledge/managerial predispositions
Awards or distinctions
Opinions about the candidate contained in the recommendation letters
Language knowledge enabling conducting scientific research (fluid communication with the team members and collaborators, and writing of scientific papers and reports)

Deadline for submitting applications

30.07.2026, 11:00 PM CEST

Competition settlement date

15.08.2026

Envisaged job starting date: 01.09.2026

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

Applications must be sent to e-mail address: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl

ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter reference number “CKCOM/2026/MD/8”.

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Recruitment results are sent to all candidates by e-mail to the address indicated in the application immediately after the selection process is completed. The ranking list is available from the contact person indicated in the announcement and from the Human Resources Department of the Institute of Organic Chemistry of the PAS.

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