Job Offers
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.
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.
Researcher profile
R2
Number of positions available
1
Offer
Terms of employment: Full-time position, temporary contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension. The gross monthly salary (including employer’s costs) is 11,666.67 PLN (approx. 9,500 PLN gross).
The offered remuneration is in line with salaries for comparable positions in projects funded by the Polish National Science Centre (NCN).
Benefits: private medical care package, co-financing of sports cards
Career development opportunities: access to modern research infrastructure, professional development in the field of advanced organic synthesis, the possibility of further professional
development at the IOC PAS
Additional information
Project manager: Bartosz Zambroń
Phone: +48 22 343 2141
e-mail: bartosz.zambron@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 in chemical science obtained no later than 7 years before hiring in the project (this period is extended by the duration of maternity/paternity leaves according to the Polish National Science Center rules), or expected date of obtaining doctoral degree before starting work.
Required competencies
- high level of experience in multi-step organic synthesis;
- high level of experience in analytic and spectroscopic techniques;
- high level of experience in general chemical software, and chemical databases;
- excellent general knowledge of organic chemistry;
- communicate well in English in writing and speaking;
Desired competencies
- expertise in computational chemistry methods
- creativity, responsibility, independence, as well ability to work in team;
- ability to guide and train younger co-workers (students, PhD 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,
- 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 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 in organic synthesis
- 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
20.09.2026 r., 23:59
Competition settlement date
11.10.2026 r.
Envisaged job starting date: 01.01.2027 r.
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
Please apply by e-mail: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
ATTENTION! In the title of the e-mail, please enter “Recruitment – Bartosz Zambron”
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 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 candidate will focus on the electrical characterization of organic molecules for memristor application, including developing and testing a new software for data acquisition, conducting break-junction experiments and analysing the collected data.
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.
- Developing and testing a new software for automate data acquisition, using LabView/python routines compatible with the STM.
- Conducting experiments using the STM break-junction method to evaluate the electrical conductivity of single molecules and their current-voltage (I-V) characteristics.
- 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, PhD students and other group members.
- Participation in group meetings, project meetings and preparation of topical seminars.
- Result dissemination.
Researcher profile
R2
Number of positions available
1
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 institutions.
- Possibility of short stays in international institutions.
- 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.
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 software development for scientific purposes and
automatization of data acquisition processes. - Experience in instrumental optimization.
- Experience with data acquisition systems and customization of electronic circuits.
- Knowledge of Python and LabVIEW, and experience implementing new routines to specialized software.
- Expertise in programs for data analysis and data visualization (excel, origin, WSxM…).
- Experience working with data acquisition systems, electronic circuits, and measuring equipment.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.
- Proficiency in English.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary projects and international teams.
desirable competencies
- Experience in Laboratory work.
- Experience working with Scanning Probe Microscopies (in particular STM).
- Experience working with organic compounds, organic solvents, preparation of solutions.
- Experience and knowledge in molecular electronics and electrical
measurements. - Experience in knowledge transfer.
- Experience 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)
- filled and signed document to 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
25.09.2026, 11:00 PM CEST
Competition settlement date
15.10.2026
Envisaged job starting date: 01.12.2026
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”.
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.