Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS will employ a PhD student in the project related development

Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 7 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 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

Project title:
Unlocking Access to New Bioisosteric Motifs:
Radical Reactions and Reagents for the Incorporation of NCF3 and NCF2H Functional Groups
Job description

The main tasks will involve:

• literature and data analysis;
• development of new precursors for NCF3 and NCF2H radicals;
• synthesis of model substrates for the reactions;
• optimization and scope studies of the new reactions;
• assistance with mechanistic studies;
• evaluation of physicochemical properties of target isosteres;
• analytical characterization of new compounds (NMR, MS, IR)

We are an open and inclusive employer – we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, nationality, or minority background.

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the status of being a PhD student at a Doctoral School. Individuals who do not currently hold this status are required to apply for admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School. Full details regarding the recruitment process are available on the school’s website. Applications must be submitted via the official doctoral school recruitment system.

• Master degree in chemistry (awarded before 01.10.2026);
• very good knowledge of organic chemistry;
• ability to interpret and analyze experimental data (including NMR and MS spectra)
• good written and spoken English;
• strong motivation for scientific work
• ability to work independently as well as in a group,
• previous research experience, documented by co-authorship of scientific publications or letter from research advisor
• personal skills: creativity, responsibility, excellent communication, organization and time management skills, willingness to learn, critical problem solving skills;
• previous experience in radical chemistry, photochemistry, and transition-metal catalysis

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the status of being a PhD student at a Doctoral School. Individuals who do not currently hold this status are required to apply for admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School. Full details regarding the recruitment process are available on the school’s website. Applications must be submitted via the official doctoral school recruitment system.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Terms of employment: scholarship for 48 months (01.10.2026 – 30.09.2030) - stipend 5,000 PLN gross gross per month paid until midterm evalution; 6,500 PLN gross gross per month paid from the next month after midterm evaluation, funded by an NCN grant.

The salary level is consistent with the compensation guidelines for comparable PhD Student positions in projects funded by the National Science Centre.

• the possibility of inexpensive accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
• work on ambitious projects dynamically developing team,
• access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure (NMR, MS, GCMS, etc.),
• professional development in the field of organic chemistry, catalysis and radical chemistry,
• opportunity to present research results at international conferences,
• publications in high impact journals,
• the possibility of further professional development at the IOC PAS

A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the status of being a PhD student at a Doctoral School. Individuals who do not currently hold this status are required to apply for admission to the Warsaw-4-PhD School. Full details regarding the recruitment process are available on the school’s website. Applications must be submitted via the official doctoral school recruitment system.

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