Student – scholarship position Recruitment no 4/2024

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Department

Coordination metal complexes and functional materials

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

21 Feb 2024 – 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Other

Hours Per Week

Negotiable

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

Recruitment no 4/2024

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Student – scholarship position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within NCN OPUS 23, no. UMO‑2022/45/B/ST4/03863, “Activation of Dinitrogen by Multinuclear Iron and Vanadium Complexes Supported by Linked Sterically Demanding N,N’-subunits” (project leader: prof. dr hab. inż Janusz Lewiński)

Main objective of the project is directed to advancing the fundamental knowledge of the activation of dinitrogen by properly designed multinuclear iron and vanadium complexes. Accordingly, the project aims to design, synthesise, and structure characterization of novel complexes supported by sterically encumbered ligands with N,N-binding sites of various angular dispositions of N-donor centres. Then, the resulting low-valent metal complexes will be utilised as model systems for the N2 activation and reduction. Specific objectives will include structure characterisation and reactivity studies of the obtained low-valent metal complexes towards N2 and elucidation of the intimate steps in the N2 activation via combined experimental and theoretical studies.

Responsibilities:

Student will be involved in the realization of the following research tasks:

• Synthesis and characterization of commercially unavailable proligands.
• Synthesis and structural characterization of multinuclear homo- and heterometalic Fe and V complexes supported by a range of multidentate N-donor ligands.
• Synthesis of low-valent multinuclear V and Fe complexes utilizing various reducing agents and reaction conditions.
• Activation of dinitrogen activation by a family of well-defined low-valent Fe and V complexes.
• Characterization of physicochemical properties of the resulting products.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• He/she is a student of chemistry.
• Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic, organic and coordination chemistry.
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds.
• Basic knowledge in spectroscopic methods.
• Good command in English, communication skills and predispositions to work in a team.

Specific Requirements

University degree in chemistry

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information
Benefits

Scholarship amount is 2 000 PLN per month financed from the NCN OPUS 23 project no. UMO‑2022/45/B/ST4/03863, “Activation of Dinitrogen by Multinuclear Iron and Vanadium Complexes Supported by Linked Sterically Demanding N,N’-subunits”. Planned period of stipend agreement: 6 months with the possibility of extension.

We offer:

• Participation in high impact and timely research.

• Access to unique technology and modern research laboratories.
• Opportunity to work in a team of dedicated researchers and technologists.
• Opportunity to advance scientific knowledge and gain hands-on experience at the border between theory and experiment.
• Participation in international conferences.

Eligibility criteria

• He/she is a student of chemistry.
• Experience in laboratory work in the field of inorganic, organic and coordination chemistry.
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and manipulation involving air-sensitive compounds.
• Basic knowledge in spectroscopic methods.
• Good command in English, communication skills and predispositions to work in a team.

Selection process

• The best applicants will be invited for an interview (on-site or online).

• The scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the NCN regulations: “Rules of granting scholarships to young scientists in research projects” (Annex to Resolution No 25/2019 of the NCN Council, 14.03.2019) and in accordance with the Employment policy of the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS (https://ichf.edu.pl/files/intranet/employment-policy.pdf ). A scholarship agreement will be signed with successful applicants on condition that the Institute of Physical Chemistry signs the grant agreement with NSC.”
• The commission evaluates applications on a point scale. The scholarship will be awarded to the person who obtains the highest number of points
• 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 list

• The results of the competition are made public

Required documents:

• Scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements
• Motivation letter
• At least one recommendation letter
• A transcript of the grades/credits received during the last stage of studies and grade point average

Key assessment criteria:

• The candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project.
• Experience with the use of a Schlenk line and  manipulation of air-sensitive compounds.
• Experience in laboratory work with redox active complexes.

• Experience in analysis of molecular and supramolecular structure of metal complexes.

• The candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals.

• Research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects.

Additional comments

• Send application directly to [email protected] ; IMPORTANT! email subject: “Recruitment no. 4/2024“
• Planned online interviews: 23.02 2024 (the recruitment committee reserves the right to conduct an interview with selected candidates, about which they will be informed separately)
• Deadline for the settlement of the competition: 27.02.2024

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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

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Warsaw

Website

https://ichf.edu.pl/en/job

Street

Warsaw, Kasprzaka 44/52

Postal Code

PL-01-224

STATUS: EXPIRED