Dimitrios Kontziampasis

International PhD opportunity in organic electronics / functional materials based in Poland, offered through a collaboration involving the Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CMPW PAN) , Silesian University of Technology , and the University of Leeds . The project title is “Ambipolar organic field-effect transistors based on star-shaped polymer: metal nanoparticles films: physical properties, structure and charge transport.” The supervision team includes Barbara Hajduk and Dimitrios Kontziampasis (Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Materials Engineering at the University of Leeds). This PhD sits at the intersection of materials science , chemistry , physics , polymer science , electrical engineering , and nanomaterials . The research will investigate how star-shaped polymers combined with metal nanoparticles can be used to create advanced thin films for ambipolar organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), with emphasis on nanoscale structure, morphology, charge transport, and device performance. The position is based at CMPW PAN in Zabrze, Poland , as part of the Joint Doctoral School with the Silesian University of Technology. The post highlights a stimulating research environment and hands-on work with advanced experimental techniques, including thin-film fabrication, spectroscopy, microscopy, and device physics. Eligibility is aimed at international/European candidates , and the post encourages strong students or recent graduates with relevant research interests. The deadline mentioned is 27 June 2026 . To apply, review the doctoral school call and the topic listing, then contact the announcer promptly if you are interested. The topic is listed under Chemical Sciences on the doctoral school site.