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“Photoelectrochemical Biomass Conversion – a step towards sustainable synthesis of chemical compounds”

FENG.02.02-IP.05-0103/23

The work will consist of carrying out electrochemical and photocatalytic reactions, synthesis of substrates needed for catalytic reactions, assistance in preparing material for publication and presentation.

The „Photoelectrochemical Biomass Conversion – a step towards sustainable synthesis of chemical compounds” project is carried out within the FIRST TEAM programme of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG).

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Terms of employment: scholarship for 12 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 2,000 PLN per month paid from grant for 12 months

Career development opportunities:

• Access to research infrastructure;
• Professional development in the field of photoelectrocatalysis and organic electrosynthesis;
• The possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS.

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.

MATERIALIZE – Methodology and Synthesis Advancement To Empower Researchers In Advanced optoeLectronIc matErials

Description of tasks:

1. Design and execute an interdisciplinary research project aligned with the submitted proposal and aligned with the overarching scientific goal of the programme, which is the development of next-generation organic materials for optoelectronic applications or the novel methodology for their synthesis.
2. Collaborate closely with a mentor from IChO and a co-mentor from an international partner institution to guide project development and growth.
3. Contribute to training activities organised by the project, including the creation and implementation of the Career Development Plan (CDP), with the goal of advancing professional skills and their own career perspectives.
4. Participate in an international secondment to a research or industry organisation for a minimum of 3 months.
5. Disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, participation in scholarly networks and co-creating and spreading materials for the general public.

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Terms of employment: Full-time position, temporary contract for 36 months. The gross monthly salary:

Basic salary: ~4 350 EUR gross monthly, (total funding*: 5 200 EUR)

Mobility allowance: gross ~418 EUR (total funding*: 500 EUR),

Family allowance (if applicable): gross ~334 EUR (total funding*: 400 EUR)

The total (basic salary + Mobility Allowance) gross amount of about 19 860 PLN minus tax deductions and minus social security / sickness insurance  deductions will give an estimation of what successful candidate can expect to receive monthly at their bank accounts

*Total funding includes the gross salary and employer social security contributions

Benefits:

• Private medical care package;
• On-site guesthouse accommodation may be available for incoming researchers at the very beginning of the employment period (terms apply, depends on availability of places);
• Co-financed sports card programmes;
• Access to Social Funds (favourable loan schemes, vacation benefits, subsidies for sports and cultural activities, and childcare support)

Country specific benefits: 

• 800+ allowance – additional state funded allowance of 800 PLN paid for each child up to the age of 18 (terms and conditions apply),
• 36 days of paid annual leave + around 12 additional days off in form of public holidays

Career development opportunities:

• Open access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
• Extensive training programme (three cross-institutional workshops and plus one industrial workshop and final scientific and career development conference) covering different areas (i.e.: intellectual property, innovation, team leadership, responsible research, and science communication) and personalised training budget for external workshops, courses, or conferences.
• Mentoring by PI from IChO PAN and from an Associated Partner institution.
• Intersectoral and international exposure: secondment opportunities in a non-academic or international academic setting of MATERIALIZE programme Associated Partners during employment period.
• Help of the programme team in preparing Career Development Plans.
• Strong institutional support: dedicated Project Officers, Welcome Centre, easily approachable HR Department, accounting, IT, and health and safety offices.
• Scientific independence.
• Supportive research environment at one of Poland’s leading scientific institutes.
• The possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS.

Please note that while certain chemical laboratory work may pose challenges for individuals with specific disabilities, we are pleased to offer research opportunities in computational domains. We encourage candidates with disabilities to apply with proposals in computational chemistry area research topics, which do not require laboratory work.

Project manager: Paweł Stankiewicz
Phone: +48 22 343 23 32
e-mail: pawel.stankiewicz@icho.edu.pl

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