Description of tasks

1. Design and execute an interdisciplinary research project aligned with the submitted proposal and the overarching scientific goal of the programme: the development of next-generation organic materials for optoelectronic applications or novel methodology for their synthesis.
2. Collaborate closely with a mentor from IOC PAS and a co-mentor from an international partner institution to guide project development and growth.
3. Contribute to training activities organised by the project, including the creation and implementation of the Career Development Plan (CDP), with the goal of advancing professional skills and career perspectives.
4. Participate in an international secondment to a research or industry organisation for a minimum of 3 months.
5. Disseminate research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, participation in scholarly networks and co-creating and spreading materials for the general public.

Keywords

Organic optoelectronics, π-conjugated systems, photoredox catalysis, multicomponent synthesis, electrochemistry, CPL, supramolecular materials — according to the subject of the research.

Research areas

• Applied chemistry
• Computational chemistry
• Heterogeneous catalysis
• Homogeneous catalysis
• Organic chemistry
• Reaction mechanisms and dynamics
• Other relevant areas

Remuneration

• Basic salary: approximately €4,350 gross/month (total funding: €5,200/month).
• Mobility allowance: approximately €418 gross/month (total funding: €500/month).
• Family allowance, if applicable: approximately €334 gross/month (total funding: €400/month).

Total funding includes the gross salary and employer social security contributions.

Contract

• Temporary work contract for 36 months
• Full-time employment
• 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Private medical care package
• On-site guesthouse accommodation may be available for incoming researchers at the beginning of employment, subject to terms and availability.
• Co-financed sports card programmes
• Access to Social Funds, including favourable loan schemes, vacation benefits, subsidies for sports and cultural activities, and childcare support.
• 800+ allowance — state-funded allowance of PLN 800 for each child up to the age of 18, subject to applicable terms and conditions (not managed and not paid by IOC PAS).
• 36 days of paid annual leave plus approximately 12 additional public holidays.

• Open access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
• Extensive training programme, including three cross-institutional workshops, one industrial workshop and a final scientific and career development conference.
• Training in areas including intellectual property, innovation, team leadership, responsible research and science communication.
• Personalised training budget for external workshops, courses or conferences.
• Mentoring by a PI from IOC PAS and a mentor from an Associated Partner institution.
• International and intersectoral exposure through secondments with MATERIALIZE Associated Partners.
• Support in preparing individual Career Development Plans.
• Dedicated Project Officers, Welcome Centre, HR, accounting, IT and health and safety support.
• Scientific independence.
• Supportive research environment at one of Poland’s leading scientific institutes.
• Possibility of further professional development at IOC PAS.

Mobility Rule

Candidates must not have conducted their main research activity or resided in Poland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the deadline of the Call, including remote work for a legal entity established in Poland.

Doctoral degree

Applicants must hold a PhD by the call deadline in chemistry, physics, biology or a related field, or possess a formal document confirming the successful defence of a doctoral thesis before the deadline.

Required research experience

Research fields: Chemistry, Materials Engineering

Years of research experience: not applicable

Required language

English — excellent level.

Required education level

PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or a related discipline.

Applications will be evaluated in two main areas: proposal evaluation — 70% and candidate’s professional experience and competencies — 30%.

Proposal evaluation

• Excellence
• Impact
• Implementation

Candidate’s professional experience and competencies

• Scientific record: quality of publications, patents and involvement in research grants.
• Mobility and international experience: international experience, scientific exchanges and changes of professional profile.
• Professional competencies: knowledge of techniques required to implement the project and management skills.

Stage II — Interview

• Scientific knowledge — depth of knowledge in organic chemistry and understanding of the proposed research area.
• Presentation skills — clarity, structure, innovation and scientific relevance.
• Communication & interaction — ability to answer questions, communicate ideas and demonstrate critical thinking.

Interviews will be held in English.

Detailed evaluation criteria are described in the Guide for Applicants .

• Research proposal including a dedicated ethical self-assessment section, prepared using the template provided on the project website.
• Scientific CV listing publications, patents and ongoing grants.
• Motivation letter.
• Diplomas and certificates confirming qualifications, including PhD title; documents must be issued in or translated into English.
• Consent to the processing of the Candidate’s personal data for the purposes of the competition.

Optional documents

• Letters of recommendation from previous supervisors.

Applications must be submitted electronically by e-mail to: materialize@icho.edu.pl

Application deadline

15 January 2027, 23:59 CET (UTC+01:00)

Planned competition settlement date

7 June 2027

Planned employment start

1 August 2027