Organisation/Company Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań Research Field Chemistry » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 12 Feb 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The aim of the competition is to select a post-doc researcher who will be involved in research within the SONATA 19 project: “Functional composites based on MULTIcomponent Portland cements modified with carbon-based nanomaterials: composition design, characterization of microstructure and properties (MULTIPHASE)”, agreement no. UMO-2023/51/D/ST11/00440, financed by the National Science Centre.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• synthesis and functionalization of carbon-based nanomaterials
• Morphology and composition characterization of carbon-based nanomaterials
• preparation and investigation of the dispersion of carbon-based nanomaterials
• microstructural characterization of cement composites
• analysis of the results and preparation of scientific publications

Where to apply

E-mail artur.ciesielski@amu.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The competition is open to individuals who meet the requirements specified in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, Article 113 as amended) and who meet the following requirements:

• PhD degree in chemistry or a related field, obtained in an entity other than UAM, not earlier 7 years before submitting the application;
• The project manager was not the promoter or assistant promoter of the dissertation;
• Doctoral degree obtained at an entity other than UAM or completed at least 10 months of continuous and documented postdoctoral training at an entity other than UAM and in a country other than the country in which the doctoral degree was obtained;
• Knowledge of materials engineering and nanotechnology;
• Authorship or co-authorship of scientific publications in chemistry and materials engineering;
• Presentations at Polish and foreign scientific conferences.

Additional strengths will be:

• Internship in a scientific unit or industry.
• Ability to work in a team, self-reliance, creativity, motivation;
• Experience as a contractor in research projects

Specific Requirements

• Diplomas or certificates issued by colleges and universities attesting to education and degrees or titles held (in case of academic degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742 Polish: Dziennik Ustaw 2024 poz. 1571 t.j.);
• Information on the Applicant’s research, teaching and organizational achievements,
• Consent to the processing of personal data as follows: In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

• an atmosphere of respect and cooperation
• supporting employees with disabilities
• funding for language learning
• co-financing of training and courses
• additional days off for education
• life insurance
• pension plan
• savings and investment fund
• preferential loans
• additional social benefits
• subsidizing childrens vacations

Eligibility criteria

1. Scientific achievements documented by publications in the field of research topics specified in the competition requirements (0-20 points);
2. Completed scientific internships, participation in conferences, scientific seminars, workshops, trainings (0-10 points);
3. Participation in research projects (0-5 points).

Selection process

• Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.
• Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.
• Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.
• Selection of candidates for the interview stage.
• Interviews for candidates who meet the formal requirements.
• The committee has the right to request external reviews of candidates work or to ask candidates to conduct teaching assignments with an opportunity for student evaluation.
• Other....................
• The chair of the competition committee announces the results and informs the candidates. This information will include justification with a reference to candidates strengths and weaknesses. Submitted documents will be sent back to candidates.