INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL STUDIES AT THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF THE POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, WARSAW, POLAND This program will appeal to graduates holding a Master of Science (or equivalent) degree in chemistry, physics, as well as in related disciplines. We invite both experimentalists and theoreticians, with an aptitude and passion for natural and exact sciences. The applicants are admitted to the Studies based on the result of an interview. We propose interesting research topics, mostly in the following fields: • nanotechnology and new materials; • photochemistry, photophysics and molecular spectroscopy; • physical chemistry of solids, soft matter, and surface phenomena; • supramolecular physical chemistry; • chemical kinetics and catalysis; • thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; • quantum chemistry, mathematical modelling, and molecular dynamics; • electrochemistry, including mechanisms of electrode processes, design of electrochemical bio- and chemosensors, and corrosion prevention; • environmental chemistry; • astrochemistry. We offer: • high quality research opportunities; • state-of-the-art research equipment and computational facilities; • scientific collaboration with renowned research centres in Europe, USA, and Japan; • scientific and research training in Poland and abroad in the framework of the International Doctoral Studies; • possibility to acquire some teaching experience; • frequent contacts with the research advisor; • friendly and encouraging atmosphere. The duration of doctoral studies is four years. The doctoral study programme and the remuneration conform with the requirements of the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Non-resident students are entitled to an accommodation allowance. The Institute offers rooms at reasonable prices in the Institute own lodging facilities. The best graduates from the International Doctoral Studies are referred to international postdoctoral positions and after return they are given priority of employment at the IPC PAS. The interview covers, depending on the applicant’s educational background, the fundamentals of chemistry or physics, at the academic level. The candidate is also expected to be able to present, in English, his/her former scientific achievements. In 2015, the interviews will be held on: July 6, 9:00 A.M. October 5, 9:00 A.M. Candidates are kindly requested to contact the Secretariat of the Institute for additional information - concerning, in particular, the list of required documents. Secretariat, Institute of Chemical Physics, PAS Kasprzaka 44/52 PL-01-224 Warsaw, POLAND Tel.: +48 22 343 3133, Faks: +48 22 343 3333 E-mail: [email protected] WWW: ichf.edu.pl