Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Chemistry
Department: Faculty of Chemistry
Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry; Technology » Materials technology
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Research Support Positions
Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:50 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - EIC
Reference Number: 101223372
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Competition for the position of junior researcher/scientific assistant in the HORIZON Europe project.
The position includes tasks related to the design, synthesis and analysis of peptides for covalent attachemant to polymeric foils and trays. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining compounds with a specific sequence, their modification with reactive chemical group(s), their purification and full characterization of the final compounds. Additional tasks include the elaboration and optimization of the conditions necessary for effective and controlled attachment of the obtained compounds to the surface of polymeric material and their release at defined conditions.
Where to apply
E-mail: s.rodziewicz.motowidlo@ug.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of peptide chemistry and biochemistry;
- experience in the synthesis and analysis of peptides and peptidomimetics
- experience in organic synthesis
- knowledge of separation and analytical techniques, especially high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry;
- independence in research work and the ability to work in a team,
- willingness to improve their scientific skills,
- very good command of English, both spoken and written;
- ability to use MS Office, ChemDraw, ChemBioDraw, Origin
Languages: POLISH — Level: Excellent
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry; Technology » Materials technology
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Selection process
CANDIDATE SELECTION PROCESS
The evaluation process will be carried out in two stages.
The first stage will be based on the analysis of the submitted documents.
In the second stage, the best candidates will be invited to a 20-minute interview (preferably in person, but online interviews are also acceptable) in English.
If the successful candidate does not accept the position, it will be offered to the next person on the recruitment list. The condition for the validity of the competition results is the Rector's approval.
Additional comments
NOTE:
The employer does not provide accommodation.
The date of employment (the signing of the employment contract) may be postponed in order to align with the date of signing the contract with the financing institution.
THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN:
- Brief motivation letter (one page) outlining the interest of the candidate in the position
- Scientific CV including education, work experience, career goals & a complete list of scientific achivements (publications, conference attendance)
- Copies of degree certificates
- Consent to the processing of personal data according to the following statement. For the purpose of the recruitment process, please attach a declaration of consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes including the following clause: "I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (GDPR)."
- Other documents proving the qualifications.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Chemistry
Country: Poland
City: Gdańsk
Postal Code: 80-309
Street: Wita Stwosza 63
Contact
State/Province: Pomorskie
City: Gdańsk
Website: http://chemia.ug.edu.pl/
Street: Wita Stwosza 63
Postal Code: 80-309
E-Mail: s.rodziewicz.motowidlo@ug.edu.pl, aneta.szymanska@ug.edu.pl