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Non-noble metal complexes bearing NHC ligands from renewable feedstocks as catalysts for sustainable synthesis of functionalized materials

Details
Code SD-NChem-G68
Organizational unit Doctoral School of Exact Sciences
Area/discipline Chemical sciences
Form of studies Full-time
Level of education Third cycle
Educational profile academic
Language(s) of instruction English, Polish
Admission limit 1
Duration 8 semestr
Recruitment committee address Szkoła Doktorska Nauk Ścisłych UAM mgr Agnieszka Kurzajak
Office opening hours 9.00-14.00
WWW address https://amu.edu.pl/doktoranci/szkola-doktorska/rekrutacja/rekrutacja-20252026
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Phase 1 (01.04.2026 00:00 – 30.04.2026 23:59)

Notice to Candidates

Due to a failure of the IRK system, we kindly inform candidates who registered for the project recruitment process as of 1 April 2026 that they are requested to verify the accuracy of the data entered and the registrations made in the IRK system.

Additional recruitment to the Doctoral School of Exact Sciences beyond the limit of places

Project description:     

The main objective of the project entitled “Non-noble metal complexes bearing NHC ligands from renewable feedstocks as catalysts for sustainable synthesis of functionalized materials” is to develop innovative synthetic strategies enabling the highly efficient and selective preparation of compounds tailored for specific applications, with particular emphasis on the principles of green chemistry. The planned research involves the design of new catalytic systems based on first-row transition metal complexes bearing sterically demanding N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands. These systems will provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to commonly used, expensive noble
metal-based catalysts. An additional advantage of the proposed complexes will be the use of bio-derived NHC ligands obtained through the modification of theophylline. The project also includes the synthesis of a new class of heteronuclear complexes, which will be applied in tandem catalysis. A key component of the research will be extensive optimization studies conducted individually for selected transformations, aimed at identification of the most efficient catalytic systems capable of delivering high yields and
excellent selectivity under mild reaction conditions. The most promising reaction systems will subsequently be employed in the synthesis of a broad range of organic and organometallic compounds to demonstrate their practical applicability. The project will also encompass mechanistic studies aimed at identification of the actual catalytically active species. It is anticipated that the knowledge gained from the study will enable the achievement of high yields of the desired products while maintaining full control
over the stereo- and regioselectivity of the processes.
Language of the selection procedure, including interviews: Polish language. 

Principal investigator: Prof. UAM dr hab.Patrycja Żak NCN 2025/57/B/ST5/01411

Recruitment 

Selection Committee             

            1.    prof. UAM dr hab. Artur Stefankiewicz– chairwoman

            2.    prof. UAM dr hab. Monika Wałęsa-Chorab

            3.   prof. UAM dr hab. Jędrzej Walkowiak

            4.    prof.  dr hab. Przemysław Niedzielski 

            5.    prof. dr hab. Piotr Przybylski

            6.    mgr  Agnieszka Kurzajak   – secretary 

Schedule of  the Doctoral  School enrolment procedure: 

·         acceptance of documents: from 1 to 30 April, 2026
 ·        admission process: 11-12 May, 2026
 ·        announcement of the list of candidates qualified for admission: 14 May, 2026

Recruitment fee

The recruitment fee is 75 EUR.

Form of the selection procedure

One stage procedure.

Language of the selection procedure, including interviews:

Polish or English language. 

Required documents:

             An applicant for admission to a doctoral school shall register in the IRK (Internetowa Rejestracja Kandydatów – Candidate Internet Registration) system and submit documents in electronic form.
          Candidates are required to:  
1. Complete the registration form and upload a digital photograph sized 20 mm x 25 mm with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. 
2. Indicate the academic discipline in which they intend to conduct their doctoral research. 
3. Consent to the processing of personal data for admission purposes. 
4. Submit a CV. 
5. Upload a motivation letter specifying the academic discipline in which they aim to earn their doctoral degree. 
6. Provide a scan of a diploma confirming higher education qualifications at Level 7 of the Polish Qualification Framework, along with a diploma supplement. For 2024/2025 graduates who have not yet received their diplomas, a certificate confirming Level 7 qualifications, along with academic records, must be submitted, subject to section 3. 
7. Attach a statement of documented achievements and supporting documents (for documents in languages other than Polish or English, a certified translation must be included). Applicants should indicate: 
a) Up to three scientific achievements. 
b) Up to three additional accomplishments, as defined by the criteria in § 11. 
8. Submit a research project proposal, or in the case of admission tied to a research project, a detailed plan for grant project implementation, including a bibliography (up to 8 pages of standard text, max. 15,000 characters with spaces). 
9. Upload an application for admission to the doctoral school, generated from the IRK system. 
10.Pay the admission fee. 

Candidates applying based on exceptional academic achievements must include a scan of the following:  

1) For first-cycle graduates: the diploma and supplement. 

2) For students completing the third year of a unified master’s programme: a certificate indicating their academic average from years 1 to 3, along with a transcript. 

Candidates educated outside Poland must additionally submit: 

1) A scanned copy of their higher education diploma and supplement for both first- and second-degree qualifications (Bachelor’s and Master’s), in the original language and a certified translation into English or Polish.

2) A scanned copy of their passport (for foreign applicants). 

 Evaluation criteria

The following shall be taken into account during the admission procedure:        

 1. A minimum grade of "very good" or equivalent from a second-cycle (master’s) or unified master’s degree diploma (5 points). Candidates applying on the basis of exceptional scientific achievements (e.g., grant awarded under the “Pearls of Science” competition) will also receive 5 points. 

2. Evaluation of up to three documented scientific achievements submitted during registration in the IRK system, assessed according to the detailed criteria of the candidate's accomplishments (maximum of 20 points). 

3. Assessment of other documented activities, based on up to three achievements indicated by the candidate, as per the specific criteria for the discipline (maximum of 5 points). 

4. The outcome of the interview, which assesses: 

a) The candidate’s knowledge and competencies relevant to their intended research, including discipline-specific expertise. 

b) Research methodology appropriate to the chosen discipline. The interview has a maximum duration of 30 minutes and awards up to 50 points. 

5. Evaluation of the research project prepared for admission, or in the case of recruitment tied to a grant project, the author’s concept for implementing the project (maximum of 20 points). Assessment focuses on: 

a) Formulation of the research objective and presentation of the research problem. Page 6 of 9 

b) Originality of the research idea and approach to solving the research problem. 

c) Methodology suited to the indicated discipline. 

d) Awareness of the current state of research, supported by a basic bibliography. 

e) The project’s significance for the development of the chosen discipline. 

Condition of admission to the Doctoral School 

Each candidate may be awarded a maximum of 100 points in the selection procedure.A candidate will be admitted to a doctoral school if he or she is awarded a sufficient number of points awarding a place on the ranking list, within the limit of candidates for a given scientific discipline; the candidate must also obtain at least 60 points from the entire selection procedure.

Education Program

Education at the doctoral school lasts 8 semesters. Education at the Doctoral School  is offered on the basis of a framework curriculum and an individual research plan and ends with the submission of a doctoral dissertation.

The framework curriculum at the doctoral school includes a catalogue of modules of compulsory classes, elective compulsory classes and optional classes. It also:

1)    defines their schedule

2)    defines the way in which the classes are taught

3)    defines how learning outcomes are verified.

Supervisors

A doctoral student works under the supervision of a supervisor or supervisors, or a supervisor and auxiliary supervisor, who will be appointed by the Deputy Rector at the request of a doctoral student (within 3 months of the start of his or her studies at the Doctoral School).

Scholarships

The scholarship is PLN 5.000 gross-gross for 24 months, than PLN 6.500 gross-gross for next 24 months

 

Rules of admission to doctoral schools of Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań in the academic year 2025/2026, Appendix to Resolution No. 46/2024/2025 of UAM Senate of 27 January, 2025.