Opis stanowiska

We invite applications for a full-time Assistant position with opportunity for PhD in the SHAPE project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), at the Programmable Polymers Center, led by Prof. UAM Dr. hab. inż. Róża Szweda. The Center operates within the Centre for Advanced Technologies at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
This is a 12-month position with the possibility of extension up to 4 years upon mutual agreement. The selected candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team working at the forefront of polymer chemistry, catalysis, and material science. For interested candidates, the position offers the opportunity to pursue a PhD under supervision of Róża Szweda.

Nasze wymagania

Master's degree in chemistry
Experience in laboratory work
Creativity, ability to work in a team, commitment, and motivation to achieve research goals
Good command of English
Documented experience in preparative organic synthesis
Knowledge of polymer chemistry will be an advantage
Hands-on experience in chromatographic methods (GC, HPLC, Flash)
Knowledge of basic spectroscopic methods used to identify organic compounds (NMR, FTIR, CD, UV-vis, fluorescence)
Ability to design and perform syntheses of organic compounds
Experience in working with an automated synthesizer
Ability to prepare scientific publications and present research results
Proficiency in software such as Origin, Mendeley, MNova

Zakres obowiązków

Conducting organic syntheses using both classical methods and automated synthesizers
Designing and performing syntheses of organic compounds, including sequence-defined polymers
Characterization of compounds using spectroscopic techniques (NMR, FTIR, CD, UV-vis, fluorescence) and chromatographic methods (GC, HPLC, Flash)
Contributing to the development of research strategies in the field of organic and polymer chemistry
Analyzing experimental data and interpreting research results
Preparing scientific publications and presenting research findings at seminars and conferences
Collaborating with other team members to achieve the project's research goals
Providing experimental support to junior team members (if needed)

Oferujemy

A friendly and collaborative work environment based on mutual respect
Work in a young, ambitious, and international research team
Additional social benefits and access to the university's social fund
"13th" salary
Support for employees with disabilities
Opportunities for professional development and training
Possibility to pursue a PhD within the team (for interested candidates)

Dokumenty wymagane do rekrutacji

Cover letter.
CV
Copies of diplomas or certificates confirming education and academic degrees.
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