KSN 3/2026
Assistant
Application deadlineMay 16, 2026 15:00 GMT+1
Announcement overview
The Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow announces a competition for the position of Assistant in the group Interfacial Interactions in Dispersed Systems.
The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in the Act on the Polish Academy of Sciences of 30 April 2010 (Journal of Laws 2020, item 1796, as amended), Article 89, Section 4.
The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in the Act on the Polish Academy of Sciences of 30 April 2010 (Journal of Laws 2020, item 1796, as amended), Article 89, Section 4.
Responsibilities
The candidate will participate in the scientific activities carried out in the Interfacial Interactions in Dispersed Systems group dedicated to the experimental and theoretical study of factors determining the stability of liquid films, with particular emphasis on hydrodynamic phenomena and physicochemistry of surface phenomena, adsorption, interactions in thin films and surface modification of solids.
In particular, the duties of the Assistant/Associate will include:
- Performing scientific research in line with the Institute's profile, with particular emphasis on phenomena related to the formation of liquid films under static and dynamic conditions on various interfacial surfaces in relation to the stability of dispersed systems;
- Research planning and analysis of experimental results and preparation of scientific publications;
- Application for research funding projects from external sources.
In particular, the duties of the Assistant/Associate will include:
- Performing scientific research in line with the Institute's profile, with particular emphasis on phenomena related to the formation of liquid films under static and dynamic conditions on various interfacial surfaces in relation to the stability of dispersed systems;
- Research planning and analysis of experimental results and preparation of scientific publications;
- Application for research funding projects from external sources.
Education level
The candidate should have a doctoral degree in the discipline of chemistry, chemical engineering or related disciplines.
Skills
1. proven scientific experience, as evidenced by publications and/or patents, in the physicochemical basis of thin liquid films formed at various phase boundaries and surface modification of solids.
2. experience in hydrodynamics and physical chemistry, with particular emphasis on interfacial phenomena, involving theoretical and experimental description of these phenomena, including adsorption, coalescence, wetting phenomena, and modification and evaluation of wettability of surfaces of solids.
3. advanced skills in digital image analysis.
2. experience in hydrodynamics and physical chemistry, with particular emphasis on interfacial phenomena, involving theoretical and experimental description of these phenomena, including adsorption, coalescence, wetting phenomena, and modification and evaluation of wettability of surfaces of solids.
3. advanced skills in digital image analysis.
Keywords
Thin liquid films, dispersed systems, adsorption, surfactants
Required languages
- English (B2)
Research scope
- Chemistry
Qualification criteria
| Criterion | Points from | Points to | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proven experience in conducting scientific research in the field of surface chemistry, as evidenced by a list of publications in journals from the Journal Citation Reports list | 0.00 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Knowledge of the methods used to characterize surfactant adsorption at the liquid/gas interface under static and dynamic conditions | 0.00 | 5.00 | 2.00 |
| Knowledge of methods for assessing the stability of thin liquid films | 0.00 | 5.00 | 2.00 |
Required documents
- employment application
- copy of the diploma conferring the doctoral degree
- full curriculum vitae
- at least one reference letter for the candidate
- list of scientific achievements
- self-report
Additional information
The Institute is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. The Institute does not provide accommodation.
The Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, honored by the European Commission with the HR Excellence in Research Award in recognition of its ongoing commitment to implementing the principles of the European Charter for Researchers (ECR) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (CCER), fully supports and applies a policy of open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R). The Institute fully supports and applies the principles of the OTM-R policy as one of the pillars of ECR ​ ​and CCER and one of the key elements of the HR Strategy (HRS4R).
The Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, honored by the European Commission with the HR Excellence in Research Award in recognition of its ongoing commitment to implementing the principles of the European Charter for Researchers (ECR) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (CCER), fully supports and applies a policy of open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R). The Institute fully supports and applies the principles of the OTM-R policy as one of the pillars of ECR ​ ​and CCER and one of the key elements of the HR Strategy (HRS4R).
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