Łukasiewicz – PORT Polish Center for Technology Development is a Research Institute within the Łukasiewicz Research Network. It focuses on development of new technologies, resulting from basic and applied research, which, in turn, serve as a basis for innovative solutions for the industry. With high-class specialists and state-of-art infrastructure, we provide capacity for the most advanced research. Our Institute consists of three research centers – Life Sciences & Biotechnology Center, Materials Science & Engineering Center and Center for Population Diagnostics, with access to specialized core laboratories – a combination, which allows to carry out both, scientific research and pilot studies for the industry in a comprehensive manner.

Currently we are looking for POSTDOC (Senior Specialist – Research Engineer) in Photonics Materials and Structures Group. 

The Photonics Materials and Structures group is a laboratory dedicated to researching the interaction between light and matter, specifically focusing on the intrinsic properties of materials and their fabrication tuning. Our interests lie in exploring novel materials capable of emitting, detecting, reflecting, transmitting, converting, manipulating, and controlling light, including perovskites and chalcogenides. In terms of structures, we emphasize various forms of confinement, such as zero-dimensional (quantum dots), one-dimensional (nanowires), two-dimensional (thin films or monolayers), and three-dimensional (single crystals) structures. Additionally, we evaluate complex photonic structures like photonic crystals, plasmonic metasurfaces, and disorder. Our research encompasses both fundamental studies and practical applications, particularly in the fields of LEDs, lasers, and scintillators. We observe a wide range of wavelengths, spanning from ultraviolet-visible to telecommunication wavelengths.

Currently, we are recruiting a POSTDOC for a project “Fast and bright Purcell-enhanced perovskite scintillator” financed by National Science Center (NCN) grant Opus no. 2022/47/B/ST5/01966. For more information please follow link: https://projekty.ncn.gov.pl/en/index.php?projekt_id=576417

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesis and growth of perovskite halide crystals and nanocrystals (both lead-based and lead-free).
• Fabrication of nanostructures using self-assembly techniques and nanolithography.
• Collaboration on optical measurements, including ellipsometry, absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL).
• Cooperation with research partners (e.g., Toruń) for scintillation characterization.
• Material analysis using techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Rietveld analysis, and crystal structure determination.

Requirements:

• PhD in Applied Physics or Chemistry.
• Expertise in nanofabrication (photo-, e-beam, and nanoimprint lithography).
• Experience in perovskite materials synthesis and characterization (crystals, films, and nanocrystals).
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• Excellent scientific writing skills with the ability to publish research findings.
• Additional expertise in material analysis techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, Rietveld analysis) is a plus.

Additional requirements:

The candidate must meet the requirements of NCN project Regulations, particularly: the candidate must have obtained a doctoral degree not earlier than 7 years before the year of starting the employment in the project. This period does not include breaks related to maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave or period of receiving sickness/rehabilitation allowance.

For more information regarding the post-doc role requirements in NCN project check here: (https://ncn.gov.pl/finansowanie-nauki/faq/realizacja-projektow)

Our offer:

• Fixed term employment contract (full-time).
• Excellent research infrastructure, modern and well-equipped laboratories.
• Strong collaboration with national and international industries.
• Social benefits: co-financing of private medical care, sport activities, etc.
• 10 extra days of paid leave.
• Possibility to join group life insurance.
• Co-financing under the Social Benefits Fund (for holidays and Christmas).
• Work on the territory of a green science campus.
• Free parking space.

If you are interested, please apply (CV & motivation letter) via the below link:

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=f7b5f7a5500c49ce9e3c6a266a9f7777

Application deadline:  24.04.2025

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