Postdoctoral Scientist in Plant Nanotechnology: The Institute of Plant Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznań, Poland, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Plant Nanotechnology Department. The successful candidate will participate in the SONATA 17 project, focusing on chemical science and plant nanotechnology, funded by the National Science Centre, Poland. The position offers a gross monthly salary of approximately 8,300 PLN and full-time employment for 12-24 months.
Designation: Postdoctoral Scientist
Research Area: Chemical Science, Plant Nanotechnology
Location: Institute of Plant Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznań, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in Chemical Science, Nanotechnology, or related disciplines.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.
- Knowledge of basic biophysical techniques, chemical synthesis, biocatalysis, enzyme kinetics, protein stability studies, synthesis, and characterization of ionic liquids and nanocomposites, and molecular docking.
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will: - Conduct high-quality scientific research in the area of plant nanotechnology.
- Participate in the SONATA 17 project, focusing on encapsulation of enzymes in biopolymer-based nanocontainers, structure-property relationship studies, and validation of efficacy of nanoconfined enzymes in tandem biocatalysis.
- Train students and visitors, prepare high-impact scientific articles for publication, and draft progress reports.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF or DOC file containing the following documents to the HR Department via email (work@igr.poznan.pl) with the subject line “SONATA17 POST DOC”:
- Application for employment addressed to the Director of the Institute.
- Curriculum vitae in English.
- Cover letter (1 A4 page) containing concise information about scientific interests, previous achievements, and own research intentions.
- Scan or photocopy of the university graduation diploma and the doctoral degree diploma.
- List of publications with indication of the five most important works carried out in the last 5 years, patent applications, patents, implementations, research projects.
- Information on the number of citations (total and without self-citations) and the Hirsch index.
- List of research projects managed or contracted by the candidate.
- Names, positions, specializations, business addresses, and email addresses of two referees.
- Statement of the Candidate on getting acquainted with the Regulations for conducting competitions for scientific positions at IGR PAN.
Last Date for Apply: Rolling applications accepted until filled; application deadline is 6 May 2024, 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Contact:
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Dibyendu Mondal
- Email: dmon@igr.poznan.pl
- Institute’s Website: http://www.igr.poznan.pl
