Results of the competition:
By means of a conducted competition, the competition committee has recommended Katarzyna Siwiec for the position.
Description:
Director of Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw, with the Project Leader, announce opening of the competition for the position of PhD Student in the project of Dr Karol J. Fijalkowski – Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw.
Position in the project: PhD student
Laboratory: Project of Karol J. Fijalkowski
Scientific discipline: Chemical sciences
Keywords: Inorganic synthesis, pyrolysis, doping, ammonia borane, impedance spectroscopy, ionic conductivity, solid electrolyte, Li-ion batteries
Job type: Scholarship, full-time
Number of job offers: 1
tipend amount/month: 4 000 PLN gross gross
Position starts on: 1 October 2020
Maximum period of stipend agreement:36 months, with the possibility of extension up to 48 months
Institution: Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw
Project leader: Karol J. Fijalkowski, PhD
Project title: SOLID Li-ION. Novel light-weight lithium conductors to be used as solid electrolytes in Li-ion batteries.
https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/index.php?s=17091
Competition type: Sonata Bis 8
Financing institution: NCN
Project description:
SOLID Li-ION considers design, synthesis and characterisation of novel light-weight lithium conducting materials as potential new class of solid electrolytes suitable for solid-state Li-ion batteries.
https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/opisy/418737-en.pdf
Key responsibilities include:
PhD Student will be involved in all research tasks within the project. She/he will plan and perform experiments, interpret the results obtained and prepare advanced scientific reports. PhD Student will work on synthesis of novel Li-B-N-H and Li-B-H compounds and composites, performing their systematic physicochemical characterisation and investigating their conductivity. PhD Student will also attempt to enhance ionic conductivity and stability of these materials upon doping, defecting and thermal treatment, trying to design an optimum candidate for lithium conducting solid electrolyte. She/he will investigate interface between selected obtained materials with electrodes used in standards Li-ion batteries, designing a setup with the lowest interface impedance. Eventually, PhD student will set and test Li-ion batteries based on the materials produced by herself/himself. During the project, PhD Student’s tasks might be modified or extended.
Profile of candidates/requirements:
The competition is open for persons who meet the conditions specified in the regulations on the allocation of resources for the implementation of tasks financed by the National Science Centre for SONATA BIS 8 grant.
PhD Student should have M.Sc. or M.Res. degree in chemistry, materials science, or in closely related subject. She/he should be experienced either in electrochemistry (preferably EIS and battery research) or in materials chemistry (preferably Li-B-N-H and Li-B-H, e.g. ammonia borane derivatives, borohydrides) considering inorganic materials. She/he should speak English fluently to ensure proper communication. PhD Student should be able to work in a group because she/he will closely collaborate with PI, Postdoctoral Student and Technical Assistant during her/his engagement in the project, and might also supervise a younger Student.
Ranking list would be made judging:
– academic achievements, i.e. scientific publications, patents, conference talks and posters, etc.
– research experience, i.e. participation in scientific projects, internships, stipends, awards, etc.
– competence related to the project, i.e. experience in electrochemistry and/or materials chemistry, good knowledge of English (minimum B2), analytical techniques (e.g. PXRD, FTIR, Raman, EIS, TGA/DCS, MS), laboratory experience (e.g. work in glovebox, anaerobic conditions)
The following will be considered an asset:
– experience in EIS spectroscopy and battery research
– experience in chemistry of Li-B-N-H and Li-B-H compounds
– experience in leading research projects in the past
– inventiveness (patents, patent applications)
– knowledge of other languages (apart from mother tongue)
– supervision of younger students
Selected candidates may be invited for an interview (in person or zoom) expected on 22–23 June 2020.
Competition may be closed with recommendation of no candidate if all the applicants would not fulfill the requirements or represent insufficient academic level.
Important:
After successful recruitment, the candidate will have to obtain the status of PhD student at the University of Warsaw (Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences) by 1 October 2020, according to standing procedures including filing an extra application. The next recruitment’s registration deadline is 28.06.2020.
Required documents:
1. Cover letter
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. List of publications and patents (or patent application)
4. List of scientific projects (lead or participated), awards, internships, etc.
5. Copy of M.Sc. or M.Res. diploma (or, if the degree has not been obtained yet, a certificate/document about the date of the defense);
6. PDF copy of a master thesis (if obtained so far)
7. Recommendation letter from the supervisor of master thesis (optional)
8. signed information on the personal data processing, available at: http://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/bsp/druki-i-formularze/
We offer:
Participation in the project regarding ionic conductivity in solid state, possibility to learn unique methods of chemical analysis, work in friendly environment, possibility for scientific self-development
Please submit the application documents to: karol.fijalkowski@cent.uw.edu.pl
Application deadline: 21 June 2020
Date of announcing the results: 24 June 2020
Method of notification about the results: email, website: https://cent.uw.edu.pl/en/career/
Information about the competition is also available on the University of Warsaw website.
Deadline: 21/06/2020
Tags: Inorganic synthesis, pyrolysis, doping, ammonia borane, impedance spectroscopy, ionic conductivity, solid electrolyte, Li-ion batteries
