Recruitment of a PhD Candidate in the OPUS project
The Stecko Research Group, Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS, Warsaw, Poland
General info
The Call IS OPENED
We are looking for highly motivated candidate holding a MSc degree in Organic Synthesis and ready to work as a PhD candidate in our project devoted to the remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of difunctional compounds finansed by the Polish National Science Center (grant OPUS).
Project name:
The amidyl radical initiated remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of bifunctional compounds
Position type:
PhD candidate
No. of positions available:
1
Researcher profile:
R1
Job description:
The announced research project, funded by Polish National Science Center, is devoted to develop novel methods for self- and a directing group aided C(sp3)-H functionalization of simple bi- and polyfunctional organic molecules. Most of the efforts will be put on the development mild and versatile protocols under modern radical photoredox or electrochemical conditions. Previous experience with organic photochemistry and/or electrochemistry will be an additional asset.
The PhD candidate (PDC) will be responsible for synthesizing, depositing, and characterizing of the starting materials and intermediates, followed by an optimization of reaction conditions for model transformations of radical initiated remote C(sp3)-H functionalization of bi- and polyfuntional organic compounds. In extension, the PDC will investigate a scope of the developed protocols, including starting material variations, reaction condition variation (photoredox, electrochemical, transition-metal catalyzed process). Key efforts will be put on an investigation of asymmetric mode of the investigated C-H functionalization along with application studies devoted to synthesis of the selected bioactive or medicinally important molecule by using investigated process. Complementary theoretical studies on reaction mechanisms may be performed by the PDS or as part of a collaboration, depending on the scholar’s interests. To a certain degree, the PDC will be given intellectual freedom in defining their research.
The PhD candidate will also participate in the Institute scientific life by attending to group and institute seminars and lectures. The PhD candidate will also attend to advanced course devoted to modern organic chemistry and spectroscopy. Detailed information about the rules and courses for PhD students of Warsaw4phd School can be found at the school website and Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.
Term of employment:
scholarship for 48 months – stipend (including employer’s costs) 5,000 PLN per month (~4600 PLN gross) paid from National Science Center research grant
Benefits:
private medical care package
co-financing of sports cards
possibility of accommodation at the Doctoral Hotel
Anticipated start date:
October 2023
Career development opportunities
work in young and dynamic research group;
access to modern research infrastructure of IOC PAS;
access to modern laboratory equipment, including a glovebox chamber, a microwave synthesizer, Carousels for parallel synthesis, flow chemistry systems, mills for mechanochemistry, high-pressure apparatus, photoreactors, flash chromatographs, electrochemical equipment, HPLC chromatographes (normal/reverse phases, incl. chiral ones), GC & GCMS chromatographes, polarimeter. More data can be found @ the Stecko Research Group Website;
individual HPLC, GC chromatography course;
professional development in the field of C-H functionalization reactions;
opportunity to participate in national and international scientific conferences and workshops;
opportunity for further professional development in IOC PAS.
Requirements
Mandatory requirements:
MSc degree in chemical science (or related areas) or the expected date of obtaining the master degree before starting work;
good knowledge in organic synthesis,
communicate well in English in writing and in oral and visual presentation, and be able to write reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals;
be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to research;
PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (see below)
Optional requirements:
experience in synthetic organic chemistry;
previous experience catalysis, organometalic chemistry, radical chemistry, safe handling of air/water sensitive materials, Schlenk techniques;
expertise and interest in photochemistry and electrochemistry will be an additional asset;
creativity, responsibility, independence, as well ability to work in team.
ATTENTION!
A prerequisite for qualifying for the project is the PhD student status at the Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences (Warsaw4PhD School)
The interviews to WarsawPhD School will be held in the middle of September 2023;
The deadline for submitting documents to the doctoral school is August 11th, 2023. The details are available on the Warsaw4PhD School website as well as the Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS website.
The sample questions for interview can be found below
List of required documents
Candidate's Curriculum Vitae [1,2]
description of scientific achievements including: 1) a list of publications, patents, monographies etc, 2) a list of realized/ongoing research projects, 3) a list of received research grants;[1,3]
diploma and certificates confirming qualifications, completed courses and trainings;
cover letter (max. 2500 characters)[1,3]
brief summary of previous research project (max. 8000 characters)[1,3]
at least two recommendation letters/references from the previous employers/supervisors;[1]
signed Personal Data Processing Agreement for the recruitment prosess;
Notes:
[1] pdf file only;
[2] no more than three pages;
[3] font: Tahoma, 12 pt, interline: 1.1.
How to apply
send your application at e-mail address rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl with all required documents.
please enter “Recruitment PhD 2023/2 – Sebastian Stecko” in the e-mail title
register at Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences website and submit all required documents;
after formal evaluation our HR officer will contact you and inform if you have been qualified to final interview or not.
Note: the applications submitted at any other e-mail address will be rejected at one
Recruitment procedure
The recruitment procedure for the project involes the following five steps:
Stage 1:
Submission of the application by Candidates
send the required documents to the e-mail address: rekrutacja@icho.edu.pl
register at at Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences website
Deadline for submitting applications:
August 11th, 2023
Stage 2:
The formal evaluation of the submitted applications
Stage 3:
First stage Candidates' evaluation
The substantive assessment of the documents sent, including the assessment of experience and skills in the field of organic synthesis based on submitted documents and data collected in the PSE form*. The link to the PES form will be send to the selected candidates.
The selection of Candidates for an interview.
* Please reliably fill in both forms, in particular PSE one, which will be the basis for assessing and verifying your organic chemistry knowledge, professional experience and skills during an interview.
Stage 4:
Second stage Candidates' evaluation
At this stage selected Candidates will be invited on an interview. This interview will be combined with and interview to Warsaw4PhD Doctoral School.
The interview will be perfored stationary at the Insitute of Organic Chemistry PAS in Warsaw, Poland, or remotly by using electronic means of communications (e.g. Skype, Zoom, Teams). The way of conducting the interview will be agreed individually with each Candidate.
Schedule of interviews:
the term of interviews will be provided later
Stage 5:
The final evaluation of the Candidates.
The selection of the postdoctoral scholar.
The competition settlement date: end of September 2023
ATTENTION!
Candidates who are not PhD Students of the Warsaw4PhD Doctoral School MUST also take part in the recruitment process to the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School!
Candidate evaluation criteria
scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications, patents, monographs etc., participation in research projects, reciving the research grants;
candidates' professional experience and skills in the field of organic chemistry evaluated based on submitted forms and an interview;
career mobility (research internships, work in the industry, change of scientific profile,
awards and distinctions;
opinions about the Canididate contained in the recommendation letters;
English level enabling free communication in the international team;
other skills and experience that may be additional assets of the Candidate
Additional information
Project manager: Sebastian Stecko
e-mail: sebastian.stecko@icho.edu.pl
phone: +48 22 343 3065 (office)
phone: +48 22 343 2137 (laboratory)
The research project finaced by the Polish National Science Center under OPUS grant program (Grant no. 2021/43/B/ST4/01915).
exam.pdfThe sample exam to Warsaw4PhD School
Here you can find sample exam to the Warsaw4PhD School at the Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences.