Research Group Leader

Research Group Leader

IPC PAS - Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Warsaw, Poland

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct independent, high-quality research aligned with the given research group's scientific focus;
• Supervise and mentor PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior staff;
• Prepare and publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals;
• Develop competitive research proposals and apply for national and international grants;
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and productive research environment;
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the research group, including budgeting and project timelines;
• Build and maintain national and international research collaborations;
• Represent the research group, Department of Chemical Biology and IChF at conferences, workshops, and scientific meetings.

Requirements:

• Possessing at least PhD in chemistry, physics, biotechnology or related fields;
• Documented scientific achievements, including publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences related to chemical biology;
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken, and excellent communication skills;
• Extensive experience in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and understanding of peptides chemistry and biology is highly preferred;
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of chemical biology techniques;
• Significant experience in organic synthesis, including the development and optimization of synthetic methodologies;
• Experience in working with enzymes and knowledge of enzyme kinetics is highly preferred;
• Proven ability to independently design, conduct, and supervise complex research projects;
• Experience in securing research funding and managing project budgets;
• Experience in supervising PhD students and mentoring junior researchers;
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment and collaborate with international partners;
• High personal standards, strong work ethic, and commitment to achieving scientific goals.

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