Postdoctoral Researcher in Smart Carbon Textiles, MOF Composites, Adsorption and Environmental Remediation Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in United Kingdom

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin, Poland is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher / Adjunct Assistant Professor within the NCN SONATA-19 project.

The research focuses on smart carbon textiles decorated with MOF-based composites for protection against toxic gases and hazardous vapors, adsorption and photocatalytic remediation, sustainable green environmental applications, and advanced porous materials and nanocomposites. The project also emphasizes real-life mimicking approaches for studying catalytic detoxification of aerosols.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with interests in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental science, particularly those working on porous materials, carbon materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), adsorption, catalysis, and environmental remediation.

The position is a 12-month contract with a possible 6-month extension. Salary is PLN 11,666 gross/month (about €2,700/month). The starting date is 1 September 2026, and the post mentions 36 days off and that mobility availability can be an advantage.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, plus a publication record relevant to the project themes.

Application deadline: 31 July 2026, 23:59 CET. Interested candidates should review the official job advertisement and apply through the linked EURAXESS posting.