Oferty pracy w projektach finansowanych przez NCN

Nazwa jednostki: Department of Inorganic Chemical Technology and Environment Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin – Szczecin, Inne oferty z tego miasta »
Nazwa stanowiska: Post-doc
Wymagania:

• doctoral degree in chemical technology, chemistry, materials engineering or related science (less than 12 years before the signature of the employment contract) or an official document from the Home University about the proposed term of the doctoral defence (signed by a supervisor and the dean of the faculty/president of the institution),
• advanced knowledge of the principles of inert/reactive DC-magnetron sputtering,
• advanced knowledge of the principles of basic instrumental methods, e.g. FTIR and DRIFT, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis/DRS, low-temperature N2 adsorption/desorption, CO2 adsorption/desorption, fluorescence measurement, wettability and contact angle measurements utilizing various methods, atomic force microscopy, etc.
• advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of gas adsorption processes on the surface of solids and the fundamentals of photocatalytic oxidation/reduction processes using semiconductors,
• advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of gas chromatography and IR detection of inorganic gases;
• ability to work with articles and search for scientific information,
• very good knowledge of basic data-processing programs, mainly MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Teams, OriginPro, Statistica, ImageJ, etc.
• advanced proficiency in the English language.

Opis zadań:

1) scientific activities:
• preparation and modification of TiO2 thin films deposited on solid or powder support using self-indicated methods (acceptance of PI needed), mainly DC magnetron sputtering,
• optimization of the synthesis method for obtaining modified TiO2/support photoactive layers,
• self-performed characterization of the tested composites using basic and advanced instrumental methods, e.g. FTIR and DRIFT, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis/DRS, low-temperature N2 adsorption/desorption, CO2 adsorption/desorption tests, particle size and zeta potential measurements, fluorescence measurement to estimate the hydroxyl radicals formation, contact angle and wettability measurements, elemental composition analysis for carbon, nitrogen and sulphur content utilizing LECO CN 628 and S 628 elemental analyzers, etc.,
• cooperation in the design of systems for studying sorption/photocatalytic abilities and implementation of the units under the supervision of the PI,
• preparation of samples for sorption and photocatalytic activity tests, performing the analyses, and correct interpretation of the results, operation of reactors and gas chromatograph,
• carrying out an appropriate, detailed interpretation of the results obtained,
• preparation of patent applications and scientific papers,
• active participation in scientific conferences (mainly oral presentations, presentation of research results in the form of a poster).

2) work to promote the project: preparation and active participation by assisting in activities organized for young people to introduce the problem of carbon dioxide air pollution, the advantages of hydrogen technologies and new methods of obtaining eco-hydrogen (in terms of the project concept).

3) administrative work:
• compiling research results and preparing research findings according to publication requirements,
• preparing the results as reports (reports organized according to project Data Management requirements, including raw data files).

Typ konkursu NCN: OPUS – ST
Termin składania ofert: 24 lipca 2026, 15:00
Forma składania ofert: email
Warunki zatrudnienia:

Remuneration arrangements: Employment contract, full-time
Start date: 01.10.2026
Period of employment: 24 months
Expected gross remuneration: c.a. 9 700 PLN monthly

Dodatkowe informacje:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter with explanation of the interest of the Candidate in the position and a description of the research experience
• A copy of the document confirming the award of a doctoral degree* or an official document from the Home University about the proposed term of the doctoral defence** (signed by a supervisor and the dean of the faculty/president of the institution),
• Scans of documents confirming work placements, scientific trainings, fellowships or apprenticeships
• List of publications including a number of citations and h-index and the ORCID number
• List of conference presentations (oral and poster)
• Information on research projects
• List of inventions and patents
• List of awards
• Other documents confirming qualifications and scientific achievements
• A statement that, if employed, the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin will be employee’s primary place of work
• Consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process (in accordance with the Act of 10 May 2018 on the protection of personal data and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016)

* In accordance with NCN requirements, only a person who obtained a doctoral degree no earlier than 12 years prior to 1 January of the year in which the person is employed in the project. This period may be extended by the duration of any long-term (over 90 days) documented sick pay or rehabilitation benefits received during that period due to incapacity for work. In addition to this period, the number of months spent on leave related to the care and upbringing of children, granted in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code, may be added; in the case of women, 18 months may be added for each child born or adopted, if this method of calculating breaks in the academic career is more favourable.

In accordance with the requirements of the National Science Centre (NCN), only a person who has obtained a doctoral degree at an institution other than the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin or has completed at least a 10-month, continuous and documented postdoctoral fellowship at an institution other than the one implementing the project and in a country other than the one in which the doctoral degree was obtained.

If the PhD diploma is not granted by a Polish university, the Candidate should verify whether a recognition of her/his diploma is required. More information can be found on NAWA website (nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-academic-purposes/applying-for-admission-to-doctoral-studies). The recognition of the diploma, if applicable, must be attached to the application for the post-doc position.

** The document will only be accepted if the doctoral thesis has been submitted and sent for review.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND CONTACT:
• method of submission: email,
• email address for submissions: ekusiak@zut.edu.pl
• please add the e-mail heading: “Post-doc – OPUS 28/LAP”.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• the Selection Committee reserves the right to interview selected candidates (candidates will be informed until July 28th, 2026, of the venue and time of the interview by email),
• one person will be recommended for appointment,
• please address any enquiries regarding the competition to dr hab. inż. Ewelina Kusiak-Nejman, prof. ZUT by email: ekusiak@zut.edu.pl

Data dodania ogłoszenia: 2026-07-08 12:07:17