Student – scholarship position Recruitment no. 44​/2026

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences Department Molecular Nanophotonics, Research group no. 22 Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Final date to receive applications 15 Sep 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number Recruitment 44/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Student scholarship position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within National Science Center (NSC) Sonata 17 Project no. 2021/43/D/ST5/01929, entitled “Structurally tuned and nanostructured polymers conducting in both the positive and negative potential range as electrode materials for supercapacitors and molecular interconnections”

The research goal of our Project is to devise and fabricate alternated donor-acceptor-donor-type ambipolar polymer-semiconductor-based electrodes with different nanostructures, suitable for use as electroactive materials in electrochemical capacitors (supercapacitors). Ambipolarity means electroactivity at both negative and positive potentials. In the preparation of structurally tuned ambipolar polymers, naphthalene bisimide (NBI) units (electroactive at negative potentials) will be symmetrically core-functionalized with two different electron-donor units (electroactive at positive potentials).

It is expected that the rational design and tuning of the structure and nanostructure of ambipolar semiconductor polymers will affect the long‑term performance of these functional materials and introduce the desired high operating voltage into the supercapacitor device. We hope that these materials will be promising for ensuring high performance of supercapacitor devices in terms of energy density and power density, as well as for energy transport to the desired location with minimal loss.

Hence, studies conducted under applied voltage will be essential for understanding and improving their energy transport and stability.

By fabricating and analyzing ambipolar polymer-based electrodes with different molecular structures, we will select electrodes with the highest stability and electroactivity. The proposed research objective is to gain control over the distinct molecular structures of ambipolar polymer semiconductors by studying their properties using electrochemistry and microscopy.

Research Field Chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

1. Experience in electrochemical studies based on Cyclic Voltammetry, Chronoamperometry, and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy.

2. Experience in electrode position techniques.

3. Experience in SEM microscopy imaging.

4. Good in English speaking and writing

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

Specific Requirements

Document confirming the status of a student or doctoral student (in accordance with the rules defined by National Science Center’s document REGULATIONS FOR AWARDING NCN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NCN-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS will be required before concluding the scholarship agreement.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

We offer a scholarship position in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a monthly stipend of 5.000,00 PLN financed from the NCN Sonata 17 Project No. 2021/43/D/ST5/01929. The offer is for 4 months.

The successful candidate will benefit from new knowledge and methods added to his/her toolbox. The project deals with electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and microscopy, so any candidate's profile will gain new knowledge upon the project's completion.

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.

The recruitment committee evaluates the…