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We invite applications for a full-time Senior Specialist in the SHAPE project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), at the Programmable Polymers Center, led by Prof. UAM Dr. hab. inż. Róża Szweda. The Center operates within the Centre for Advanced Technologies at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.

The selected candidate will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team working at the forefront of polymer chemistry, catalysis, and material science.

Project Overview:

Are you excited by the idea of designing macromolecules that behave like enzymes—but beyond the limits of biology? The SHAPE project offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research that combines organic chemistry, polymer science, and machine learning.

Our goal is to develop abiotic enzymes—synthetic macromolecules capable of selectively catalyzing chemical reactions in environments where natural enzymes fail. By harnessing sequence-defined polymers, we are able to precisely program monomer arrangements and stereochemistry to shape their 3D structure and fine-tune their function.

The research will integrate automated synthesis, allowing efficient production of complex polymer architectures with incorporated catalytic motifs to enhance both selectivity and efficiency. To accelerate discovery, machine learning will be employed to decode the relationship between sequence and function, guiding the design of sophisticated abiotic enzymes.

If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of synthetic chemistry and want to be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of abiotic catalysis.

For more information about the team's activities, visit szwedalab.com.

Scientific discipline: Chemistry

Number of positions: 1

Employment terms:

• - Number of work hours per week: full-time, 40 hours per week.
• - Type of an employment contract and expected duration of employment: fixed-term contract from 01/08/2025 to 31/07/2026 (12 months) with the possibility of prolongation
• - Anticipated job starting date: 01/08/2025
• - Workplace location: Programmable Polymers Centre, Centre of Advanced Technologies AMU, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
• - Monthly remuneration: Monthly remuneration: 9 800–13 000zł (gross, including social security contributions and taxes; this is the amount specified in the contract)
• - Application deadline: 30/06/2025.
• - Submission format: Electronic submission via email to: szwedalab@gmail.com.
  
• - Subject line: SHAPE_Senior Specialist_2.