Postdoctoral Researcher (SONATA-BIS Project): Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU), Poznań invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Faculty of Chemistry within the SONATA-BIS project funded by the National Science Centre (NCN), Poland.
The project focuses on spin-controlled photo(electro)catalytic water splitting using chiral materials, aiming to advance sustainable hydrogen production by overcoming key catalytic limitations.
Postdoctoral Researcher (SONATA-BIS Project – Green Energy & Chiral Materials)
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (R2 – Recognised Researcher)
Key Information Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition Reference | SONATA-BIS UMO-2024/54/E/ST4/00021 |
| Discipline | Chemical Sciences, Materials Science |
| Employment Type | Full-time (40 hours/week, task-based system) |
| Contract Duration | 1 year (extendable up to 3 years) |
| Monthly Salary | ~8,987 PLN (gross) |
| Start Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Workplace | Faculty of Chemistry, AMU, Poznań |
| Language Requirement | English (Very Good) |
| Funding Agency | National Science Centre (NCN), Poland |
Research Area
- Photo(electro)catalytic water splitting
- Chiral materials & chiral-induced spin selectivity (CISS)
- Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER)
- Sustainable hydrogen production
- Spin-dependent catalytic processes
Location
Faculty of Chemistry
Adam Mickiewicz University
Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8
61-614 Poznań, Poland
Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants must meet Article 113 of the Polish Law on Higher Education and Science and additionally:
- PhD in Chemistry or a related field
- PhD obtained outside Adam Mickiewicz University
- Degree awarded no earlier than 7 years before employment
- No prior PhD supervision relationship with the project leader
- Proven experience in:
- Materials synthesis & materials chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Chiral material characterization (CD, XRD, XPS, TEM, FTIR)
- Authorship/co-authorship of peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Experience presenting research at national/international conferences
- Strong experimental planning and data visualization skills
Job Description
The selected Postdoctoral Researcher will:
- Synthesize and characterize chiral materials for water splitting
- Design and conduct photo- and electro-catalytic experiments
- Investigate spin-dependent effects on reaction kinetics and selectivity
- Perform independent literature research
- Analyze, interpret, and discuss experimental results
- Co-supervise PhD and Master’s students
- Publish research articles in international journals
- Present results at scientific conferences
How to Apply
Submit your application electronically via email to:
Required Documents:
- Application letter addressed to the Vice-Rector
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of diplomas/certificates
- Description of research, teaching & organizational achievements
- GDPR consent statement
- Any additional documents requested by the selection committee
Last Date to Apply
📅 28 February 2026
