Assistant professor

EURAXESS Ireland; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 139,000 - 147,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time employment in THz unit

International research team in CEZAMAT

Research on exciting topics

Work at a leading Polish technical uni

Job summary

Warsaw University of Technology invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in the CENTERA2 project.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field; degree obtained not earlier than 2021.
• Excellent command of English for scientific publications.
• Research profile in physics, electronics, or photonics.
• Solid knowledge of solid-state physics, optoelectronics, electronics, or photonics, including THz range.
• Proven experience in computer simulations and designing optical THz emitters/detectors.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming environments.

Responsibilities

• Simulate, design, and fabricate THz optical systems.
• Collaborate with CENTERA2 team and national/international partners.
• Disseminate results via publications and conferences.
• Co-create future research directions and apply for new grants.

Skills

English (Good)

Polish (Good)

Python

THz knowledge

Computer simulations

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Tools

Programming environments

Job description

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Technology Research Field Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Optics Physics » Electronics Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 14 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We offer 2 postdoctoral position 1, 2 in Work Group 4 (WG4) of the CENTERA2 research unit of the Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies (CEZAMAT) at the WUT. WG4 (led by PhD Agnieszka Siemion) conducts research into terahertz optical systems and their components and is responsible for developing and constructing new devices and systems, with the goal of rapid technology transfer and commercialization. CENTERA2 is a project with a proposed research and development program focused on new achievements in terahertz science and technology.

The candidate's key responsibilities include:

• Simulation, design, and fabrication of THz optical systems;
• Collaboration with CENTERA2 team members, as well as with scientists from the WUT and national and international partner institutions;
• Dissemination of research results – scientific publications and conference presentations;
• Co-creation of future research directions – applications for new research grants.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Solid state physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Optics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Electronics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Applied physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates are required to have:

• a PhD degree obtained no earlier than 2021 in a field related to the scientific profile of the position;
• an excellent command of English, enabling the preparation of scientific publications;
• a research profile consistent with a specialization in physics, electronics, or photonics;
• solid knowledge of solid-state physics, optoelectronics, electronics, or photonics, including the THz radiation range;
• proven research experience in conducting computer simulations and designing optical systems, THz emitters, or detectors.
• proficiency in the PYTHON or other programming environment.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages POLISH Level Good

Research Field Physics » Solid state physicsPhysics » OpticsPhysics » ElectronicsPhysics » Applied physics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

BENEFITS include:

1. 12 450-13200 gross pay for full-time employment.
2. Part-time employment in a rapidly developing THz unit.
3. Research on exciting topics.
4. Work in an international research team in the modern technology center of the best and largest Polish technical university.

Eligibility criteria

1. Submission of all required documents:

1) a letter of application to the Vice-Rector for General Affairs;

2) a CV (up to 3 pages) including the clause:

"I consent to the processing of my personal data necessary for the recruitment process, in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on Personal Data Protection.";

3) candidate’s personal information form;

4) copy of the diploma of higher education confirming the obtained master’s degree or an equivalent degree;

5) a certified copy of the PhD diploma;

6) a list of research, teaching and organizational output and achievements;

7) other documents certifying additional qualifications;

a) the full capacity to perform acts in law,

b) enjoying full civil rights,

c) not being convicted by a valid sentence for an intentional crime or an intentional tax offence,

d) no disciplinary penalty as defined in Article 276 section 1 items 7 and 8 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 being imposed on them.

2. PhD in physics or related field providing for an understanding of THz properties of matter; this title must be obtained not earlier than in year 2021.

3. Good publication record in the field(s) specified.

4. Ability to independently run investigations,

5. Good spoken and written English;

6. Motivation for research work

Selection process

Candidates who have submitted complete application will be screened by a recruitment committee and selected candidates will be invited for a web-based or telephone-based interview in front of the committee in October/November 2026 (in-person interviews are also possible at the candidate’s expense). WUT reserves the rights to close the competition without selecting a candidate. In such a case, a new job offer will be published.

Additional comments

The person will be employed for Project No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T004/23 titled “Center for Terahertz Research and Applications CENTERA2”. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG), Competition of the Foundation for Polish Science, Priority 2 Innovation-friendly environment, Measure 2.1 International Research Agendas.