Post-doc/Research assistant professor

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Offer DescriptionRECTOR of the Jagiellonian University announces a selection procedure for the position of an ASSISTANT PROFESSORGroup of employees:Research staffJU organisational unit (place of work performance)M. Smoluchowski Institute of Physics at the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer ScienceField of scienceExact and natural sciencesDisciplinePhysical SciencesType of employmentContract of EmployementWorking timefullPlanned duration of employment12 months with possible extension up to 24 months in totalExpected date of employment commencement4th quarter of 2024Remunerationaccording to theRequirementsThe selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

• holding at least a doctoral degree;

• having relevant scientific achievements;

• taking active part in scientific life.

Additional requirements and expectations

• holding a doctoral degree in physics or chemistry or material science (or related disciplines) obtained in the year of employment in the project or during the period of 7 years before January 1 of the year of employment in the project and in an entity other than the entity where employment in this position is planned (or at least 10-month, continuous and documented postdoctoral internship in an entity other than the entity implementing the project and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was obtained)

• experience in experimental work in the field of surface physics/chemistry or solid state physics/chemistry

• good knowledge of English

• ability to work in the team

Employment within the research project “Design of multidentate surface bonding groups as a strategy for controlling stability and conductivity of organic monolayers on metals” funded by a National Science Centre (NCN).Project description: To power organic circuits and to make them compatible with other devices, we must at some point connect them to metals. This connection is not trivial when it comes to the physical aspects of the organic-inorganic interface and for nanotechnology-based applications becomes a very important part of a given device. Organic monolayers such as SAMs (Self-Assembled Monolayers) naturally create such an interface on the nanometer scale and are considered a model system for molecular/organic electronics. So far, most SAMs research and applications rely on using a single sulfur atom to anchor molecules to metals. In the current project, we will investigate the effect of bidentate and tridentate binding of molecules to a metal substrate as a method to increase stability control (thermal, chemical, and towards electron beam irradiation) of SAMs that exhibit both high and low electrical conductivity. So far, research on multidentate bonds in SAMs has focused mainly on the influence of different numbers of sulfur atoms anchoring the molecules on the gold substrate. In the current project, we propose a systematic analysis of aromatic and aliphatic SAMs based on the use of different types of bonding geometries formed by -SH and -COOH groups on Au and Ag to focus our analysis on the effect of the bond between the anchor group and the rest of the molecule on crystallinity, stability and conductivity of respective monolayers. This new approach builds on our recent experiments, which indicate that these largely unexplored parameters have a key impact on SAMs stability. The main goal of this project is therefore to combine careful anchor group design with stability optimization of selected monolayer types to design conductive and insulating SAMs suitable for predefined applications.Scope of dutiesaccording to the Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers

• sample preparation (PVD)

• performing measurements and analysing spectroscopic/spectrometric data (e.g. XPS, IRRAS, NEXAFS, SIMS) and microscopic data (e.g. STM/AFM)

• writing initial versions of articles

• presentation of results at conferences

We offer

• stable employment based on an employment contract at the renowned university,

• cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,

• scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,

• access to research infrastructure,

• benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,

• additional social benefits.

Required application documents1. resume,2. personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,3. copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,4. information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements, 5. declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,6. statement under Article 113 of the Law on higher education and science,7. statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University.Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at:Additional application documents1. list of publications (including all bibliographic data),2. reviews of the doctoral thesis and/or opinions from previous places of work/study,3. confirmation of awards received, internships abroad and scientific achievements.The course of selection procedureThe first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate. The Candidate has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days from receiving the information about the results of the assessment. The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University.

Form of submission by e-mail to the address:, title: „postdoc OPUS-24”Deadline for submission of applications31.10.2024r.Expected date of the selection procedure settlement15.11.2024r.Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedureby e-mailQuestionsFor further information please contact Project Leader using e-mailIn the selection procedure, the Jagiellonian University follows the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Jagiellonian University does not provide housing.Personal data processing information for job applicants – According to Article 13 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation – hereinafter GDPR), the Jagiellonian University informs that: * The Administrator of your personal data is the Jagiellonian University with its registered office in Gołębia 24, 31-007 Kraków, respresented by the Rector of UJ.

• The Jagiellonian University appointed the Data Protection Officer

, Gołębia 24, 30-007 Kraków. The Officer can be contacted by email: or at the telephone number 12 663 12 25. * Your personal data will be processed in order to:a. conduct recruitment process for the position specified in the advertisement 1227.1101.253.2024 – as part of the legal obligation of the Administrator pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit c of the GDPR in connection with the Polish Labour Code;b. conduct recruitment process for the position specified in the advertisement 1227.1101.253.2024 based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit a of the GDPR – your consent is granted by the clear action of submitting your CV with the Administrator. The consent to the processing of personal data concerns data that you voluntarily provide as part of your CV, which do not result from Polish Labour Code.4. The obligation to provide your personal data results from the law (it applies to personal data processed under Article 6 (1) lit c of the GDPR). Failure to provide you personal data will result in your inability to take part in the recruitment process. Submission of personal data processed on the basis of consent (Article 6 (1) lit a of the GDPR) is voluntary.5. Your data will be processed during the recruitment period. In the event of not concluding the contract with you, your data will be deleted after the recruitment process.6. You have the right of access to the content of your personal data, as well as the right to correct, delete, restrict processing, transfer, object to processing – on the terms and conditions set out in the GDPR.7. If the processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw the consent at any time, which shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on the consent given before the withdrawal. Withdrawal of consent to the processing of personal data can be sent by e-mail to: or by post to the following address: Wydział Fizyki, Astronomii i Informatyki Stosowanej UJ, ul. Prof. Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków or you can withdraw your consent in person at Wydział Fizyki, Astronomii i Informatyki Stosowanej UJ, ul. Prof. Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków.8. Your personal data will not be subject to automated decision making or profiling.9. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Inspector General for the Protection of Personal Data, if you feel that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR regulations.Where to apply E-mailpiotr.cyganik@uj.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Physics » Solid state physics Education Level PhD or equivalentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Physics » Surface physics Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Jagiellonian University, M. Smoluchowski Institute of Physics at the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science Country Poland State/Province Malopolska City Krakow Postal Code 30-348 Street Lojasiewicza 11 GeofieldContact CityKraków WebsiteStreetul. Łojasiewicza 11 Postal Code30-348STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Kraków, małopolskie

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Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:26:07 GMT

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