Results of the competition:
By means of a conducted competition, the competition committee has recommended Krzysztof Grudzień, PhD, for the position.
Description:
Director of Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw, with the approval from the Rector of the University of Warsaw, announces opening of the position of Postdoc (Adjunct) in the group of researchers in the Chemical and Biological Systems Simulation Laboratory – Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw.
Position in the project: Postdoc (Adjunct)
Laboratory: Chemical and Biological Systems Simulation Laboratory
Scientific discipline: Chemical sciences
Keywords: Catenanes, macrocycles, synthesis, catalysis
Job type: Employment contract, full-time
Number of job offers: 1
Remuneration amount/month 7 500 PLN gross
Position starts on: 10.08.2020
Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 12 months
Institution: Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw
Project leader: Dr hab. Bartosz Trzaskowski
Project title: Catenanes as new tools for stereoselective catalyst
Competition type; NCN Opus 15
Financing institution: NCN
Project description:
The main goal of this research project is a systematic study of homogenous catalysts based on mechanically interlocked molecules directed toward better understanding of the fundamental aspects of their action. The main part of this project consists of the design and computational modelling of new mechanically interlocked catalysts incorporating carbenes in their structure. We will focus on the use of such systems in both organocatalysis as well as transition metal catalysis, with particular emphasis on designing candidates for efficient stereoselective metathesis catalysts. Controlling stereoselectivity in metathesis reactions, and cross-metathesis in particular, has long been a goal of research, as there is a pressing need to develop reliable routes to stereopure internal olefin products. In this work we will use a combined molecular dynamics / reactive force-field / quantum chemistry approach to explore both the static and dynamic properties of the newly designed systems. This task will be carried out in an interdisciplinary team consisting of scientists – experts in rational design and modeling of transition metal complexes, organometallic chemistry and physics. The results of this project will allow for an accurate characterization of a series of new mechanically interlocked molecules, potential catalysts and allow to develop a general methodology, which will be used in the future to design new, better catalysts.
Key responsibilities include:
– synthesis of new chemical compounds with focus on carbenes and macrocyclic compounds
– analysis of the obtained data
– active participation in lab meetings, scientific seminars and international conferences
– participation in the data preparation and writing of manuscripts.
Profile of candidates/requirements:
The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions specified in:
– Act of 20 July 2018 Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2020, item 85, as amended) and the Statutes of the University of Warsaw;
– Regulations on the allocation of resources for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Centre of Science for OPUS 15 grant;
– PhD degree in chemistry or related field The candidate should hold a PhD degree for no longer than 7 years before the date of signing an employment agreement in the project. The PhD degree should be obtained in a country of the EU, EFTA, OECD or nostrified on the date of employment at the latest.
– excellent knowledge of organic synthesis
– very good knowledge of mechanism of organic reactions
– very good command of English
– scientific achievements documented by publications in recognized journals
– strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent communication skills
– knowledge of databases (Reaxys, SciFinder) and analytical techniques utilized in organic chemistry (NMR, MS, IR, HPLC),
Inquiries related to the position may be sent to: b.trzaskowski@cent.uw.edu.pl
Required documents:
1. Cover letter describing Candidate’s motivation
2. Current curriculum vitae (CV) listing scientific publications, scholarships, prizes and awards, or other relevant documents demonstrating the excellence of Candidate
3. Copy of PhD certificate or a document confirming that the Candidate will obtain the PhD degree prior to the date of employment in the project
4. Information on the processing of personal data – the form is available at the University of Warsaw webpage: http://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/bsp/druki-i-formularze/
5. Declaration confirming that the candidate has read and accepted the rules of conducting competitions, covered in the following documents:
Order of the Rector of UW No. 106
Par. 119, 122 of the UW Statutes Resolution No. 443 of 26 June 2019
We offer:
– an opportunity to participate in a multidisciplinary project in one of the best scientific institutions in Poland
– stimulating, young and friendly work environment
– access to state-of-art equipment
– opportunities for interdisciplinary and international collaborations
Please submit the application documents to: careers@cent.uw.edu.pl, with “CeNT-27-2020” as the email title
Application deadline: 10.07.2020
Date of announcing the results: Not earlier than 20.07.2020
Method of notification about the results: e-mail
The competition is the first stage of the recruitment procedure for the position of academic teacher specified in the Statutes of the University of Warsaw, and its positive result is the basis for further proceedings. Following an initial screening of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted by e-mail for further recruitment steps.
Information about the competition is also available on the University of Warsaw website.
Deadline: 10/07/2020
Tags: Catenanes, macrocycles, synthesis, catalysis
