Lodz University of Technology is one of the finest universities of technology in Poland. Its tradition and experience in training professionals and conducting research date back 80 years. It is an attractive partner for business. It cooperates with the largest national and international corporations. It conducts research of a European standard, develops new technologies and creates innovation in collaboration with the leading research centres all over the world. One of the pillars of Lodz University of Technology management is equal treatment of staff regardless of their gender, age, race or other demographic and social characteristics. In 2016, TUL was the first technical university in Poland to receive the HR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH award certifying that the University adheres to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Open competition for participation in the project „Chiral nanocomposites with tunable optical properties for more efficient printed optoelectronic devices” financed in frame of the First Team FENG programme by the FNP Foundation for Polish Science
THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY THE CANDIDATE:
• The candidates should have completed their PhD in one of the following disciplines: materials science, physics, chemistry, or related (PhD degree should be granted not longer than 7 years prior to the project commencement, with exceptions described in the regulations of the First Team FENG Call 1/2025 );
• Scientific achievements in the project's thematic area (organic and printed electronics, organic optical and chiroptical materials) documented by publications in reputable journals;
• Research experience in materials chemistry, organic optoelectronics, optical spectroscopy of organic semiconductors, and/or printed electronics;
• Knowledge of photophysical phenomena occurring in organic semiconductors and proficiency in optical spectroscopy methods: absorption and photoluminescence measurements in the UV-Vis-NIR range (knowledge of time-resolved spectroscopy will be an additional asset);
• Expertise in the study of morphology and structure of thin organic layers (AFM and scanning probe microscopy, electron microscopy, or X-ray methods);
• Experience in the fabrication and analysis of thin-film devices, particularly organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs);
• Knowledge and experience in chiroptical spectroscopy (CD spectroscopy, CPL spectroscopy) and/or advanced solution-based thin film fabrication methods (e.g., inkjet, e-jet printing methods) will be an advantage;
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, sufficient for independent research;
• High level of commitment and independence in research;
• Teamwork skills: ability to transfer knowledge and work with students.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
• Gross monthly salary of ~10 800,00 -12 000,00 PLN;
• Employment type: full-time (1.0 FTE);
• Start date: May 1, 2026;
• 44-month employment contract until December 31, 2029;
• Full public health insurance, a package of social benefits for Lodz University of Technology employees (including FitProfit/FitSport sports card);
• Career development opportunities: Working in a young, dynamically developing team, access to unique research infrastructure. During the project, there is the opportunity to complete an internship with one of the foreign partners.
SCOPE OF WORK:
• This position will involve working on a research project aimed at developing new emissive materials in the form of organic nanocomposites for advanced OLED devices manufactured using printing methods.
• A key aspect of the work will consist of selection of optically compatible dyes for the donor-acceptor system and its further optimization (incl. concentration, component ratio, solvent used) to ensure the desired optical properties of the material in thin films (i.e. emission wavelength, dissymmetry factor) and processability using printing methods.
THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN:
- A cover letter outlining the interest of the candidate in the post-doctoral position;
- Application for employment to the Rector of the Lodz University of Technology;
- A CV (max. 3 pages) describing previous scientific achievements: a list of publications and major conference presentations, a description of research projects conducted and grant applications filed, and a list of other key achievements;
- Two letters of recommendation from previous employers or supervisors;
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts in English;
- 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 should include 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).”;
- Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment at Lodz University of Technology, as provided in Annex no. 1.1 to the OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT;
- Data Privacy Statement as provided in Annex no. 1.2 to the OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT;
- Consent to the processing of personal data, as provided in Annex no. 1.3 to the OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT;
- other documents proving the qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application to the Department of Molecular Physics, Faculty of Chemistry: w3k31@adm.p.lodz.pl. The application should consist of a single PDF file with the subject line „Post-doctoral position - First Team FENG project”.
Deadline for applications: 5st March 2026
Planned date of the result announcement: 20th March 2026
CANDIDATE EVALUATION CRITERIA:
• Scientific achievements measured by the quality and quantity of scientific publications or patents, • Professional experience and its relevance to the project topic,
• Creativity and independence in conducting scientific research,
• International and intersectoral mobility (research internships, work in industry),
• Awards and distinctions received,
• Opinions about the candidate based on the submitted letters of recommendation,
• Language proficiency sufficient for research and communication with project partners.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The evaluation process will be conducted in two stages. The first stage involves an analysis of submitted documents. In the second stage, selected candidates will be invited to a 20-minute interview, which will be held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.
Successful candidates will be notified of their advancement to the second stage via email only. If a successful candidate declines the position, the position will be offered to the next candidate on the shortlist. The results of the competition are subject to the approval of the Rector of Lodz University of Technology. We have an internal procedure for reporting legal violations and taking follow-up actions at Lodz University of Technology.