Assistant Professor/Postdoc Position: The Faculty of Chemistry at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is seeking candidates for the position of postdoc in a joint project with Prof. Frank Cichos from Leipzig University. The project focuses on “Anti-Stokes Cooling for Fluidics,” and the successful candidate will conduct optical measurements of laser-induced cooling of nanocrystals in an optical microscope setup. The candidate will contribute to the development of optical nanothermometry techniques and the investigation of laser cooling effects on nanothermometry. Additionally, the candidate will participate in the development of rare-earth nanoparticles for laser cooling in water environments. This is a full-time temporary position with a starting date of September 1, 2023.
Designation: Assistant Professor / Postdoc
Research Area: Chemistry (Other), Physics, Optics
Location: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field (obtained in the last 7 years)
- Documented outstanding track record
- Strong self-motivation for scientific work
- Experience in experimental scientific work and fast learning
- Ability to work in a team
Job Description: The selected candidate will have the following responsibilities:
- Optical nanothermometry technique:
- Develop and test techniques based on luminescence and Raman scattering for optical nanothermometry during laser cooling.
- Compare the developed techniques with other methods such as phase transition analysis of liquid crystals or Brownian motion analysis of nanoparticles.
- Investigate the effect of laser cooling on optical nanothermometry techniques and vice versa.
- Development of rare-earth nanoparticles:
- Conduct optical measurements in microscopy setups of nanocrystals with different sizes, ion concentrations, and protective shells.
- Perform experiments in both heavy water (D2O) and normal water (H2O) environments.
- Provide scientific feedback and contribute to the improvement of laser cooling of nanocrystals.
- Optional participation in nanocrystal synthesis in collaboration with Prof. Dominika Wawrzyńczyk.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application to pawel.karpinski@pwr.edu.pl with the email title “Post-doc in Opus LAP project nr 2020/39/I/ST3/01827” or send it to the following address: Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology Norwida 4/6 Street, 50-373 Wrocław Secretariat of the Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Building C-6, Room 131.
The application should include the following documents:
- Application letter addressed to the Rector
- Curriculum vitae with education, research track record, teaching experience, administrative activities, publication list, and contact information for two references
- Copies of degree diplomas
- Declaration of consent for personal data processing in the job offer
- Declaration of meeting the requirements set out in the Act of 20 July 2018 on Higher Education and Science
- Candidate’s statement indicating Wrocław University of Science and Technology as the primary place of work if successful.
Last Date for Apply: July 30, 2023, 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Table: Position Details
| Position | Assistant Professor / Postdoc |
|---|---|
| Organisation/Company | Wroclaw University of Science and Technology |
| Department | Faculty of Chemistry |
| Research Field | Chemistry (Other), Physics, Optics |
| Researcher Profile | Recognised Researcher (R2) |
| Country | Poland |
| Application Deadline | 30 Jul 2023 – 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Type of Contract | Temporary |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Offer Starting Date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? | Not funded by an EU programme |
| Reference Number | AD16/W3/06/2023 |
| Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? | No |
Table: Requirements
| Research Field | Education Level | Specific Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry (Other) | PhD or equivalent | PhD in physics, chemistry, or similar (obtained in the last 7 years). Documented outstanding track record. Strong self-motivation for scientific work. Experience in experimental scientific work and fast learning. Teamwork skills. |
Table: Work Location
| Work Location(s) | Number of offers available |
|---|---|
| Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland | 1 |
Table: Contact
| Contact |
|---|
| E-mail: pawel.karpinski@pwr.edu.pl |
Table: Additional Information | Work Location(s) | Poland | | Company/Institute| Faculty of Chemistry/ Wroclaw University of Science and Technology | | Geofield | | | Where to apply | E-mail: pawel.karpinski@pwr.edu.pl | | Contact | | City | Wroclaw | | Website | http://wch.pwr.edu.pl/ | | Street | Wyspianskiego 27 | | Postal Code | 50-370 |
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