Basic knowledge of physical chemistry, especially electronic and vibrational spectroscopy

Knowledge of English language

• status of a student or doctoral student in physics or chemistry 

• We offer a scholarship position  in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a monthly stipend  of 1500 PLN per month financed from the NCN OPUS 20 Project No. 2020/39/B/ST4/01956. The stipend is for 11 months with possible extensions based on the performance and on the condition of extending the project implementation period.

Possibility of publication of research papers in recognized international journals. 

Possibility of preparing an M. Sc. thesis.

The successful candidate will be part of an experienced, multi-disciplinary team and will have an opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge in chemistry and physics, especially in spectroscopy of organic compounds.

The successful candidate will be eligible for all programs at the IPC PAS, including the IPC PAS Young Scientists competition and the IPC PAS Young Scientists Mobility competition.

Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ programme.

• NCN scholarships may be awarded to a person who meets any of the following criteria:

a) is a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland; 

b) is a participant in a doctoral programme (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education of 27 July 2005); 

c) is a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school (Within the meaning of the Act on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018). 

According to “REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” 

https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchw…

Complete application should include the following items:

• Document confirming the status of a student or doctoral student (in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document "REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT”)
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.)
• Recommendation letter(s). At least one opinion of the candidate from a specialist in a relevant field of science.

The recruitment committee will evaluate the candidates’ research achievements, their research-related achievements and competencies as regards specific tasks in the research project, expressed as a point score:

• the candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score)
• research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score)
• the candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score)

Recruitment procedure:

• The application deadline is on the 27.10.2024, 22:00 

Applications should be sent to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no 57/2024 ” (emails without this number will not be considered)

• The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document "REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT” https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2019/uchw…
• Top candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview (29.10.2024). We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates.
• The incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points.
• The results of the competition are made public
• The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on 30.10.2024

If the top candidate does not sign the contract due to the resignation, we reserve the right to choose the next candidate from the ranking list.

Applications and any questions regarding the position should be sent by e-mail to: rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl; IMPORTANT: email title “Recruitment nr 57/2024 (emails without this number will be not considered!)"

By submitting the application you consent to the processing of your personal data in the recruitment process.

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