We're looking for PhD candidates to join in the Project MSCA-DN „ Chiral Nanocluster Materials”.

More information: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/381213

CHIRALNANOMAT is a multi-disciplinary DN project between 7 laboratories and 6 companies in 8 European countries. The network merges physics, chemistry, and biosciences into a unique combination of advanced synthesis and characterization of chiral metal nanoclusters, as well as their applications in catalysis and biosensing. CHIRALNANOMAT's innovative approach overcomes the current state-of-the-art through: (A) production of chiral atomically precise metal nanoclusters and their assemblies, (B) extensive characterization of their chiral properties, structure and optical properties; both in solution phase and on solid supports, (C) catalytic and biomedical applications followed by the prototyping of the most promising enantioselective catalysts and bioprobes, and (D) development of new computational tools to study chiroptical, catalytic properties and interface of nanomaterials and biomolecules and integration of computational and experimental studies to understand their functionalities. CHIRALNANOMAT will train 13 Doctoral Candidates who will become experts in chiral nanomaterials and will be able to answer to the future needs of academic and industrial sectors in Europe.
www.chiralnanomat.eu/


Research tasks:
1. Development and management of advanced optical systems (with pulsed-lasers, nonlinear optics, polarisation optics and microscopy operation).
2. Bioimaging experiments – development of optimal protocols taking into account the project objectives
3. Preparation of reports, publications, and presentation of results at scientific conferences
4. Collaboration with other members of the research group


Requirements for applicants:
- MSc in the field of Physics, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry or related fields,
- Knowledge in spectroscopy and/or microscopy of nanomaterials or molecular materials, optics, lasers, photochemistry;
- An aptitude for experimental research work;
- The ability to learn and assimilate knowledge quickly;
ability to work in a team;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English;
- Computer literacy, knowledge of scientific programs used to analyze research results;
- Practical experience in laboratory work in the topics corresponding to the project topics will be an added advantage;

Compliant with Marie Curie mobility rule: must not have resided or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.

List of required documents:
1. Application for participation in the competition addressed to the Rector
2. CV , list of publications and conference presentations, 
3. cover letter, 
4. copies of diplomas obtained, copies of diplomas/documents confirming the master degree granted
5. contact details of two scientists, who may recommend the candidate
6. Particularly important is the information on: course of studies, past achievements in professional scientific work (completed internships/internships, participation in workshops and trainings, etc.), Honors and academic achievements (scholarships, awards, activities in scientific circles).
7. Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data 
8. Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science 
9. Declaration of the candidate that in the case of winning the competition, Wrocław University of Science and Technology will be the primary place of employment *
* If a competition is won by a person who is employed under an employment relationship with another employer conducting the following activities: research, research and teaching, research and development, implementation (except for cases specified in Article 125(3) of the Act), and the employment is not expired by the date of employment at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology as the primary place of work, this person, in accordance with art. 125 sec. 1 of the Act, taking into account art. 125 sec. 2 of the Act, is obliged to obtain the Rector's consent for additional employment under an employment relationship with another employer after employing at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. If the competition is won by a person who conducts business activity, the requirement of art. 125 sec. 7 of the Act should be met.


Deadline for submitting applications: 20.11.2025

FNP Scholarship employment in the Project MSCA-DN „ Chiral Nanocluster Materials”, 3 years, 2260 € gross per month and additionally: 13th salary and employee capital plan, mobility allowance: 710 €/monthly, family allowance: 495 €/monthly.
Social Security to be paid by university. The living allowance is a gross amount, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employer and employee social security contributions and direct taxes.

Duration of the scholarship: 3 years
Start of the scholarship: 01.03.2026