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The competition is related to research in the area of: • design, synthesis and characterization of electrode materials intended for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), • construction and investigation of the electrochemical properties of laboratory reversible SOFC cells, • preparation of oxide materials using high-temperature techniques, wet chemistry and electrospinning, • research on functional materials for energy conversion and storage devices, with particular emphasis on in situ exsolution processes of catalytically active nanoparticles. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree and have experience in conducting scientific research in the discipline of materials engineering, in particular in the field of design, synthesis and characterization of electrode materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The candidate should demonstrate aptitude for scientific and teaching work and have documented scientific achievements obtained during higher education, education at a doctoral school, doctoral studies or professional work, taking into account the limitation resulting from Article 209(10) of the Act on Higher Education and Science. The candidate is expected to have experience in the implementation of grant-funded research projects, knowledge of advanced research techniques, as well as conference activity and participation in international research internships. Experience in working in an international research environment is of particular importance, including cooperation with foreign scientific institutions, conducting joint research, and exchanging knowledge and competences in the field of functional materials. Practical ability to synthesize oxide materials using high-temperature methods, wet chemistry methods and electrospinning is also important. The candidate should have experience in the characterization of functional materials using, among others, XRD, SEM-EDS, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, EIS with DRT analysis, TG, BET and synchrotron techniques, including X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The ability to prepare applications for access to national and international research infrastructure, including the SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre and infrastructure available within the CERIC-ERIC consortium, is also required. Documented knowledge of English at least at B2 level, in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe, is required.