Assistant Professor (adjunct)

UW Working Group; Polska; Sur place; PLN 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Warsaw invites applications for a position in the Institute of Theoretical Physics. We seek a scientist with a recognized research record in theoretical physics that complements the Institute's research.

The successful candidate will teach 210 hours per year, conduct research and publish in reputable journals, and pursue external funding; international candidates should develop Polish proficiency within 33 months.

Qualifications

• PhD in theoretical physics is required.
• At least one year of post-PhD research or research-and-teaching experience.
• University-level teaching experience is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Teach 210 hours per year at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw.
• Conduct research and publish in reputable journals; develop external funding.
• Perform administrative and organizational tasks related to the University's activities.

Connaissances

Excellent English

Independent researcher

Teaching

Grant writing

Communication

Formation

PhD in theoretical physics

Description du poste

Faculty of Physics Institute of Theoretical Physics

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Faculty of Physics Institute of Theoretical Physics Research Field Physics » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number WF-1210-16/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

DATE OF PUBLICATION: SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

We seek a scientist with a recognized research record and an innovative research plan in theoretical physics that is complementary to the research conducted in the Institute of Theoretical Physics.

• We expect that the candidate will be active in research in the field of theoretical physics and effective in obtaining external funding.
• The successful candidate will teach classes at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw in accordance with the position of assistant professor, amounting to 210 hours per year. We expect commitment to teaching, including constant concern for improving the quality of classes and ensuring that teaching is linked to the latest research results.
• Performing administrative and organizational tasks related to the University's activities.
• We require candidates to have proven competence in conducting research in theoretical physics, documented by publications in reputable scientific journals. We expect innovative research plans that complement the research conducted at the Institute of Theoretical Physics. Candidates should have documented international scientific research experience.
• A prerequisite for entering the competition is a doctoral degree in theoretical physics.
• Candidates are required to have at least one year of employment in a research or research and teaching position at a foreign institution after obtaining their doctoral degree. Teaching experience at the university level is also required.
• Preference will be given to candidates who obtained their doctoral degree no earlier than 10 years ago.
• We expect international candidates to develop proficiency in Polish within the first 33 months of employment. This must be documented by either a certificate of attending a minimum 240-hour Polish language course, or an official language proficiency exam certificate.
• We expect candidates to be highly independent in their work and to have a creative approach to research and teaching

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018. (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2024, item 1571 with further amendments )

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

A PhD degree obtained in the area of theoretical physics and at least one-year employment in academic or research institution after the PhD are required for this position. Previous experience in teaching at a university level is mandatory. Applicants at the early stage of their career will be given preference.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Physics » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Physics » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text)
• We require candidates to have proven competence in conducting research in theoretical physics, documented by publications in reputable scientific journals. We expect innovative research plans that complement the research conducted at the Institute of Theoretical Physics.
• A prerequisite for entering the competition is a doctoral degree in theoretical physics. Candidates are required to have at least one year of employment in a research or research and teaching position after obtaining their doctoral degree. Teaching experience at the university level is also required. Preference will be given to candidates who obtained their doctoral degree no earlier than 10 years ago.
• Important scientific achievements in theoretical physics.
• Presentation of future scientific research plan.
• Teaching experience.

Experience with international collaborations.

We expect international candidates to develop proficiency in Polish within the first 33 months of employment. This must be documented by either a certificate of attending a minimum 240-hour Polish language course, or an official language proficiency exam certificate.

We expect candidates to be highly independent in their work and to have a creative approach to research and teaching.

If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

The candidates might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty.

The entire procedure will be concluded before April 30th, 2027. Candidates will be individually notified of the competition results via email.

Candidates with disabilities or special needs may report their accessibility requirements for the recruitment process.

This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.

Information about the Internal Reporting Procedure at the University of Warsaw pursuant to the Act of June 14, 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers:

The University of Warsaw has a procedure for reporting rights violations - Internal reporting procedure, attached to Ordinance No. 94 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw dated 17 September 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation at the University of Warsaw and for undertaking follow-up actions, published and available in Monitor UW 2024, item 266.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 2 Company/Institute University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-093 Street Pasteura 5 Geofield