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Institution: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS
City: Wrocław 
Position: assistant professor (in Polish: adiunkt)
Discipline: chemistry or related
Posted: 01.10.2024
Expires: 21.10.2024
Date of the contest settlement: 29.10.2024
Planned start date of employment: 01.11.2024
Website: www.intibs.pl     
Key words: lanthanide doped nanocrystals, nanomaterials synthesis, spectroscopy of lanthanide doped materials

The Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław announces a competition to fill the position of assistant professor (in polish: adiunkt) at the ILTSR PAS in the Division of Biomedical Physicochemistry contractor of the research project „Low-phonon nanocrystals doped with lanthanide ions – new materials for efficient up-conversion and photon avalanche”(grant mo. 2023/51/D/ST5/00193, SONATA-19)

The contract will be concluded on a full-time basis for the period of 12 months with the possibility of extension to 33 months. The remuneration under the contract will amount to approx. 7444 PLN net (approx. PLN 9600 gross). Detailed employment conditions will be specified in the employment contract concluded between the employed person and the Director of INTiBS PAN.

Project description

The description can be found at https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/index.php?projekt_id=603992

Tasks description

• Optimization of the synthesis of core- and core-shell nanomaterials 
• Cooperation with the doctoral student
• Characterization of the obtained materials
• Photon avalanche emission studies
• Functionalization of nanocrystals surface 
• Luminescence measurements
• Temperature-dependent optical properties measurements
• Analysis of the obtained data
• Manuscripts preparation
• Presentation of project results at international conferences

Requirements

The candidate must meet the requirements specified in the regulations of the SONATA 19 project (https://www.ncn.gov.pl/sites/default/files/pliki/uchwaly-rady/2023/uchwala50_2023-zal1.pdf#page=53 ) and should:

• have a doctoral degreein the discipline: chemical sciences, materials engineering or related field
• In accordance with the requirements of the National Science Center, only a person may be admittedwhose doctoral degree have been obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project (details are included in the above-mentioned Project Regulations);
• have very good knowledge of English;
• be ready to start work from 01.11.2024 (formal steps related to residence and work permit in Poland should be taken into account);
• demonstrate knowledge in inorganic chemistry and a comprehensive understanding of the optical properties of inorganic materials doped with lanthanide ions
• have experience in nanomaterials synthesis
• have qualities such as the ability to work in a team, good communication skills, motivation for research

List of documents required from the candidate:

A candidate entering the competition should submit:

1.     A diploma or a copy of the diploma in English or Polish (if in another language, an English translation must also be attached) confirming completion of the doctoral degree. If the diploma was obtained abroad, the candidate will be required to provide a legalised or apostilled original of the diploma before starting employment at the Institute (otherwise it will not be possible to conclude an employment contract). In the case of a degree obtained abroad which is not recognised in Poland on the basis of international agreements, the candidate will apply to the Institute for its nostrification. Information on nostrification can be found at the following link: https://nawa.gov.pl/images/users/642/Nostrification-of-academic-degrees_1.pdf).

2.     An application for employment addressed to the Director of the Institute containing the following clause: " I agree for processing my personal data enclosed in my documents for the needs necessary of the recruitment (in accordance with art. 6 par. 1 lit. A of the General Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the repeal of Directive 95/46 / EC and the Act of 10 May 2018 on protection of personal data (Journal of Laws 2018 item 1000)”.

3.     Scientific Curriculum Vitae, containing information about the scientific career (education and employment), as well as information on participation in conferences, internships, projects, awards and distinctions, skills and knowledge of foreign languages.

4.     List of publications.

When signing the contract, the candidate will be required to submit an authorization to inclusions in the number of employees engaged in the scientific activity at the Institute.

Complete documents should be submitted in electronic version via the e-mail address:     with comment „Competition post-doc SONATA-19 LoPhoN OFB”  by 21.10.2024

Selected candidates may be invited for an interview.

Additional information 

For more information, please contact the project manager with questions dr Małgorzata Misiak ()

The competition will be conducted in accordance with the competition documentation of the National Science Center (NSC) applicable to the project.

Personal information:

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