Post-doctoral position – Recruitment No 34/2024

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Post-doctoral position – Recruitment No 34/2024

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Offer DescriptionThe objective of the proposed research is to understand and utilize the interactions between metallic nanoparticles and adjacent molecular systems when either is in a “dark” electronic state. In molecules, these dark states, such as the triplet state, can be harnessed to control the reactivity and photostability of chemical substances. For nanoparticles, dark modes-higher-order modes that are optically invisible when the nanoparticles are much smaller than the wavelength of light-play a crucial role in determining the local electromagnetic field distribution and its dynamics. These fields can profoundly impact nearby molecules’ spectroscopy, photophysics, and photochemistry. Both types of dark states are challenging to detect optically but are of significant importance in the fields of photochemistry and nanophotonics. Therefore, there is a growing demand for simple, cost-effective methods to detect and characterize these states. In this project, we propose a novel methodology for detecting and spectroscopically visualizing dark states in both chemical molecules and nanoparticles. This approach relies on measurements of Raman scattering and luminescence excitation profiles.The development and application of this methodology will enable us to study how metallic nanoparticles influence the electronic states of adjacent molecules and how the excitation of these “dark” modes can be leveraged to control chemical reactivity and processes.Where to apply E-mailrekrutacja@ichf.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Technology » Nanotechnology Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsThe post-doc is expected to independently design, plan and conduct experiments. In addition, he/she will oversee the work of the PhD and MSc students.Responsibilities:

• Microspectroscopy measurements with high spectral and temporal resolutions: fluorescence, phosphorescence, and SERS measurements in spectral and temporal domains. Primarily working on the imaging and spectroscopic characterization of dark states of nanostructures.

• Numerical analysis and interpretation of collected data.

• Contribution to the efficient functioning of the lab, including necessary administrative tasks

• Managing project’s tasks for its successful completion

• Dissemination of research results at team and project meetings, in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.

Specific Requirements

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, sciences, or similar, obtained in the year of employment in the project or within 7 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project, and no later than the start date of employment in the project.

For researchers with multiple PhDs, the date of the first PhD award is deemed the reference date. Extension might apply according to National Science Centre, Poland, rules

• Additionally, the candidate for the postdoctoral position must meet the following condition: they did not have the principal investigator as their research supervisor or auxiliary supervisor of their PhD dissertation.

• Good publication record and scientific experience.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a group.

• Significant research achievements in at least one of the following disciplines: spectroscopy, microscopy, nanophotonics, or plasmonics. Experience in nonlinear optics or spectroscopy, and programming would be beneficial.

• Profound knowledge of molecular photophysics and spectroscopy.

• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

• Strong motivation to work and pursue scientific questions, creativity, and analytical thinking.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field PhysicsChemistryTechnology » Nanotechnology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationBenefits

• We offer a post-doctoral position (full-time employment) in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a gross salary of around 9 500 per month financed from the NCN Sonata BIS 13 Project No. 2023/50/E/ST4/00600. 100% of the work time of Postdoc will be devoted to the realization of the proposed project.
• The successful candidate will benefit in the form of new knowledge and methods added to his/her toolbox. The project deals with spectroscopy, nanophotonics, nanotechnology, physics, material sciences, and physical chemistry, so any candidate profile will find some new knowledge to be gained upon the realisation of the project.
• Parts of the project are planned to be realized in collaboration with scientific partners in Germany, the USA, and Spain, which will provide opportunities for international scientific collaboration.
• The successful candidate will be eligible for all programs at the IPC PAS, including the IPC PAS Young Scientists competition and the IPC PAS Young Scientists Mobility competition.
• Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ programme.

Eligibility criteria

• “The successful candidate for the postdoctoral position shall, for the full term of their employment within the project, be obligated to maintain compliance with the following conditions:
• – their PhD degree has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post or they have completed a continuous and evidenced post-doctoral fellowship of at least 10 months in another institution than the host institution for the project and in another country than the one in which they have been conferred a PhD degree
• – when the remuneration is paid, they will be receiving no remuneration from the funds allocated as direct costs under research projects funded in NCN calls;
• – when the remuneration is paid, they will be receiving no remuneration from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with registered office outside of Poland; and
• – when the remuneration is paid, they will be receiving no pension under the social insurance scheme”

• A post-doc type post is a full-time post, scheduled by the project’s principal investigator for a person who has been conferred a PhD degree in the year of employment in the project or within 7 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project18. This period may be extended by a time of long-term (in excess of 90 days) documented sick leaves or rehabilitation leaves granted on account of being unfit to work. In addition, the period may be extended by the number of months of a childcare leave granted pursuant to the Labour Code and in the case of women, by 18 months for every child born or adopted, whichever manner of accounting for career breaks is preferable.

Selection processThe Recruitment Commission will take into account the following criteria:

• competencies of candidates for specific tasks in a research project (max 75 points),
• previous scientific achievements of candidates (max 20 points),
• awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from the conducted research (max 5 points).

Required documents:

• – employment application;
• – professional curriculum vitae;
• – a list of scientific achievements (publications, patents, conference presentations and research projects);
• – university degree diploma;
• – PhD certificate or other document confirming PhD degree (if applicable);
• – letter of intent;
• – least two letters of recommendation from academics are required, with at least one letter from a current or previous supervisor or the main PhD advisor. Each letter should include the email and/or phone contact details of the recommender

Recruitment procedure:

• The application deadline is on the 15.09.20204, 12:00 noon

Applications should be sent to . IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no. 34/2024” (emails without this number will not be considered)

• Top candidates can be invited for an online or in-person interview . We reserve the right to contact and reply to only selected candidates.

• The position will be offered to the person with the highest evaluation by the Recruitment Committee.

• The results of the recruitment are planned to be announced on the 30.09.2024 .

• Employment will take place in accordance with the provisions of the competition documentation of the National Science Center (NSC) for the Sonata BIS 13,

and Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS .

• The incomplete applications may not be considered.

• The results of the competition are made public.

• Candidates who have been issued a negative opinion by the Competition Committee or candidates not selected for employment have the right to appeal against the results of the evaluation. The appeal shall be lodged with the Director of the Institute within 7 days from the date of receipt of the appropriate information. The decision of the Director of the Institute shall be final.

Appeals should be sent to the following email address: .If the top candidate does not sign the contract due to the resignation, we reserve the right to choose the next candidate from the ranking listAdditional commentsPlanned period of contract: 6 months (with possible extension up to 60 months)By submitting the application you consent to the processing of your personal data in the recruitment process.The controller of your personal data is the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences with its registered office in Warsaw, NIP: 5250008755 (the “Institute”). The Institute will process your data for the purpose of carrying out scientific and research activities, providing services and contact with the Institute, on the basis of a contract (in connection with the performance of the contract or in order to take action on your request before the contract is concluded – Article 6, paragraph 1, letter b) of GDPR), the legitimate interest of the Institute (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter f) of the GDPR) and legal provisions (Article 6, paragraph 1, letter c) of the GDPR) – depending on the circumstances.You have the right to: request access to your data, receive a copy of it; rectify (correct) it; delete it; limit its processing; transfer it; lodge a complaint to the supervisory body; withdraw your consent for processing at any time (withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to its withdrawal) or to lodge an objection to data processing. More information is available on the Institute’s website.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 01-224 Street Kasprzaka 44/52 GeofieldContact CityWarsaw WebsiteStreetWarsaw, Kasprzaka 44/52 Postal CodePL-01-224 E-Mailsgawinkowski@ichf.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

9500 per month

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:48:06 GMT

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