• with a PhD degree in chemistry or related sciences (required in the first day of work at the latest)
• English-language written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, fulfill project goals, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform research and publish results in peer-reviewed literature.
• Experience in the laboratory work, including experimental design, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• The candidate must meet the requirements of art. 113 of the Act - Law on Higher Education and Science dated July 20, 2018 (Polish Journal of Laws of 2024, no. 1571 as amended).

Appreciated:

Research experience in the field of Li-O2 and Li-CO2 batteries, as well as the discrete Fourier transform calculations, would be an advantage.

• a temporary contract with the University of Warsaw, in a full time. 
• Planned start of employment 1.10.2026 for 12-48 months (with possibility of extension) at Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw. 
• The amount of remuneration: 98 800 – 140 000 PLN annualy (gross salary, net income is approx. 55-60%)
• We offer a possibility of development 

During the period of employment at the University of Warsaw, the candidate will not draw remuneration from another employer under a contract of employment, including an employer based outside Poland. 

• scientific achievements, scientific publications.
• participation in national or international research projects.
• professional experience in laboratory experiments and/or computational modeling.
• experience in metal-gas batteries and computational modeling.

Main duties:

• Plan and perform the experiments according to the project plan.
• Analyze data and perform written project reports.
• Prepare manuscripts with the cooperation of the project leader.
• Dissemination of the project results via journal articles and conference presentations.

Position related/not related to activities covered by the protection of minors.

Please merge all documents in the order listed above in a single pdf file and send by e-mail to damian.kowalski@chem.uw.edu.pl with the title „PostDoc_OPUS28”. All application materials are due by 24 June 2026 at 1:00 pm. Please include information about accessibility needs in the recruitment process in your application if you have a disability or special needs. 

• We reserve the right to invite only selected candidates for an interview.
• Candidates will be informed a minimum of 5 days in advance of the interview date.
• The results of the competition will be given by e-mail till 31 August 2026
• If a selected candidate resigns, the position may be offered to another candidate on the ranking list.

• More information about the project: https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/opisy/634679-en.pdf 
• Any questions please direct to: damian.kowalski@chem.uw.edu.pl 

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