Results of the competition:
By means of a conducted competition, the competition committee has recommended Julian Helberg, 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: Chemistry
Keywords: Metathesis, computational modelling, synthesis, catalysis
Job type: Employment contract, full-time
Number of job offers: 1
Remuneration amount/month ~7 500 PLN gross
Position starts on: 01.09.2020
Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 12-16 months
Institution: Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw
Project leader: Bartosz Trzaskowski, PhD, DSc
Project title: Anionic Carbenes and Borylanions: Tuning the properties of ruthenium metal complexes in olefin metathesis
Competition type; NCN Beethoven 2
Financing institution: NCN
Project description: The main goal of this research project is a systematic study of selected, non-standard carbenes and their potential use in homogenous chemical catalysts directed toward better understanding of the fundamental aspects of their action. The main part of this project consists of the design, modelling, synthesis and analysis of new anionic N-heterocyclic carbene derivatives and borylanions, which can be used as transition metal complexing agents to produce new catalysts. We will focus on ruthenium-based complexes as candidates for efficient metathesis reaction but also explore synthetic routes towards complexes of other transition metals. This task will be carried out in an interdisciplinary, multinational team consisting of scientists, experts in carbene synthesis, experimental ruthenium-catalyst preparation and analysis and rational design and modeling of transition metal complexes. The results of this project will allow for an accurate characterization of a series of new carbenes and complexes and allow to develop a general methodology, which will be used in the future to design new, better catalysts.
Key responsibilities include:
– design and modelling of electronic properties of carbenes and transition metal complexes
– synthesis of new chemical compounds with focus on carbenes and organometallic systems
– 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 BEETHOVEN 2 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.
– good knowledge of computational methods used to describe small organic / organometallic / catalytic systems and/or good knowledge of organic/inorganic 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),
Enquiries 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 following documents to: careers@cent.uw.edu.pl
It is necessary to put “CeNT-26-2020” in the email title.
Application deadline: 23.07.2020
Date of announcing the results: 10.08.2020
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 website of the University of Warsaw.
Deadline: 23/07/2020
Tags: Metathesis, computational modelling, synthesis, catalysis
