Assistant Position with opportunity for PhD in the SHAPE Project (Funded by the European Research Council.)

5 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Adam Mickiewicz University

Department

The Center For Advanced Technologies

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

18 Feb 2026 - 13:28 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - ERC

Reference Number

101116700

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Assistant Position in the Programmable Polymers Centre
Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

We invite applications for a part-time Assistant position with opportunity for PhD in the SHAPE project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), at the Programmable Polymers Center, led by Prof. UAM Dr. hab. inż. Róża Szweda. The Center operates within the Centre for Advanced Technologies at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.

Project Overview:

Are you excited by the idea of designing macromolecules that behave like enzymes—but beyond the limits of biology? The SHAPE project offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research that combines organic chemistry, polymer science, and machine learning.

Our goal is to develop abiotic enzymes—synthetic macromolecules capable of selectively catalyzing chemical reactions in environments where natural enzymes fail. By harnessing sequence-defined polymers, we are able to precisely program monomer arrangements and stereochemistry to shape their 3D structure and fine-tune their function.

The research will integrate automated synthesis, allowing efficient production of complex polymer architectures with incorporated catalytic motifs to enhance both selectivity and efficiency. To accelerate discovery, machine learning will be employed to decode the relationship between sequence and function, guiding the design of sophisticated abiotic enzymes.

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of synthetic chemistry and want to be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of abiotic catalysis.

For more information about the team's activities, visit szwedalab.com.

Where to apply

E-mail

szwedalab@gmail.com

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry
• Experience in laboratory work
• Creativity, ability to work in a team, commitment, and motivation to achieve research goals
• Good command of English

Specific Requirements

• Documented experience in preparative organic synthesis
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry will be an advantage
• Hands-on experience in chromatographic methods (GC, HPLC, Flash)
• Knowledge of basic spectroscopic methods used to identify organic compounds (NMR, FTIR, CD, UV-vis, fluorescence)
• Ability to design and perform syntheses of organic compounds
• Experience in working with an automated synthesizer
• Ability to prepare scientific publications and present research results
• Proficiency in software such as Origin, Mendeley, MNova

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

• A friendly and collaborative work environment based on mutual respect
• Work in a young, ambitious, and international research team
• Additional social benefits and access to the university's social fund
• "13th" salary
• Support for employees with disabilities
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Possibility to pursue a PhD within the team (for interested candidates)

Eligibility criteria

1. Scientific excellence

2. Research experience in the SHAPEproject

3. Communication in English

4. Motivation for research work

Selection process

Competition committee begins working no later than 14 days after the deadline for submission of documents.

Formal evaluation of submitted proposals.

Call to provide additional or missing documents if necessary.

Selection of candidates for the interview stage.

Interviews for selected candidates who meet the formal requirements.

The chair of the recruitment committee announces the results and informs the candidates.

Additional comments

Required documents

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Diplomas or certificates issued by colleges
• Information on the Applicant’s research, teaching and organizational achievements (list of publications, participation in research projects),
• Contact to at least one person from the scientific community who can provide references;
• Consent to the processing of personal data as follows : In accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, included in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.";

Website for additional job details

https://szwedalab.com/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Programmable Polymers Centre

Country

Poland

State/Province

Greater Poland Voivodeship

City

Poznań

Postal Code

61-614

Street

Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10

Contact

State/Province

Wielkopolskie

City

Poznań

Website

https://szwedalab.com/

Street

Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10

Postal Code

61-614

E-Mail

szwedalab@gmail.com

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