PhD student position

20 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin

Department

Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Inorganic Chemical Technology and Environment Engineering

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Technology » Materials technology
Technology » Chemical technology
Technology » Water technology
Technology » Nanotechnology
Chemistry » Applied chemistry
Chemistry » Heterogeneous catalysis
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

30 Jan 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Not Applicable

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

2 Mar 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

PhD student – OPUS-29

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

No

Offer Description

Job description: 

West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering offers a position of PhD student in the field of membrane technology.

Research will be realized within the framework of NCN OPUS-29 project No. UMO-2025/57/B/ST8/01151 entitled „Multifunctional Next-Generation Membranes with Integrated MOF–COF Hybrids for Simultaneous Filtration, Adsorption, and Photodegradation”. The key responsibilities include preparation of MOF-COFs and membranes; determination of photoactivity of MOF-COFs, investigations on the application of polymeric membranes modified with MOF-COF hybrids in PMR and sequential adsorption-photocatalytic systems; preparation of publications, dissemination of project results. 

 

Employment conditions: 

Doctoral scholarship (48 months) – in accordance with NCN rules (https://www.ncn.gov.pl ):

1st year: approx. 3700 PLN, 2nd year: approx. 3700 PLN, 3rd year (after the month of the mid-term evaluation of PhD students): approx.. 4800 PLN, 4th year: approx.. 4800 PLN (net, monthly). Envisaged starting date: 02.03.2026, according to the Doctoral School schedule.

 

See the details at the websites of the National Science Centre website , the University or the Faculty .

Where to apply

E-mail

sylwia.mozia@zut.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Technology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

See the details at the websites of the National Science Centre website , the University or the Faculty .

          

Required qualifications: 

- MSc degree in chemical technology, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, or related areas. If the MSc degree is not granted by a Polish university, the Candidate should verify whether a recognition of her/his diploma is required. More information can be found on NAWA website (https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-academic-purposes/ap… ). The recognition of the diploma, if applicable, must be attached to the application for the PhD student position.

- laboratory skills for operation of membrane installation and testing membranes; 

- understanding the aspects of photocatalysis and membrane technology; 

- good English knowledge. 

 

Additional qualifications: 

- experience in photocatalysis or membrane techniques; 

- experience in analytical techniques related to the project subject. 

 

Moreover, the Candidate must meet the National Science Centre (NCN) criteria for PhD student position, i.e. the Candidate must successfully complete the recruitment procedure to the Doctoral School and on the envisaged starting date (02.03.2026) must be a PhD student at the Doctoral School.

Specific Requirements

See the details at the websites of the National Science Centre website , the University or the Faculty . 

 

Recruitment is carried out in accordance with the “Regulations for awarding NCN scholarships for NCN-funded research projects”.

 

The application should contain the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. List of publications including a number of citations and h-index

3. List of inventions and patents etc.

4. List of conference presentations (oral and poster)

5. Information on research projects

6. Information on scientific trainings, fellowships or apprenticeships 

7. List of awards

8. Motivation letter with explanation of the interest of the Candidate in the position and a description of the research experience (in English)

9. Copy of MSc Diploma and recognition of the MSc Diploma (if applicable)

 

The documents should be submitted by e-mail to prof. Sylwia Mozia: sylwia.mozia@zut.edu.pl  

Please add the e-mail heading: “PhD student – OPUS-29”.

 

Please include the following statement in your application: “I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin.

 

Selected Candidates will be invited for an interview – the date will be communicated to the Candidates individually.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineeringEngineering » Chemical engineeringTechnology » Materials technologyTechnology » Chemical technologyTechnology » Water technologyTechnology » NanotechnologyChemistry » Applied chemistryChemistry » Heterogeneous catalysisChemistry » Inorganic chemistryChemistry » Organic chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www2.ncn.gov.pl/baza-ofert/?akcja=wyswietl&id=231168
https://bip.zut.edu.pl/praca/article/phd-student-position-within-the-framework-…
https://wtiich.zut.edu.pl/aktualnosci/informacje-biezace-wtiich/informacja/arti…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Department of Inorganic Chemical Technology and Environment Engineering

Country

Poland

City

Szczecin

Postal Code

70-322

Street

Pułaskiego 10

Geofield

Contact

City

Szczecin

Website

https://ktchniis.zut.edu.pl/
https://wtiich.zut.edu.pl/
http://www.zut.edu.pl

Street

Aleja Piastow 17

Postal Code

70-310

E-Mail

sylwia.mozia@zut.edu.pl

Phone

+48 91 449 48 72

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