assistant professor in a group of scientists (post doc) in the field of physical sciences

AGH University of Krakow; Polska; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGH University of Krakow w Krakowie, Akademickie Centrum Materiałów i Nanotechnologii (ACMiN), prowadzi projekt OPUS dotyczący edge states w nanostrukturach z superprzewodnikiem. Stanowisko postdoka obejmuje pracę teoretyczną, tworzenie kodów numerycznych i prezentacje wyników na konferencjach.

Wymagane jest posiadanie doktoratu z fizyki (lub równoważnego), publikacyjna działalność i dobra znajomość angielskiego. Praca w zespole ACMiN, terminowa i z możliwością współpracy z studentami.

Qualifications

• Doktorat z fizyki lub równoważny stopień.
• Doświadczenie w badaniach teoretycznych i numerycznych.
• Udokumentowana aktywność publikacyjna.
• Znajomość angielskiego na poziomie B2.
• Umiejętność pracy w zespole i prezentacji.

Responsibilities

• Tworzenie kodów numerycznych z Kwantem.
• Przeprowadzanie obliczeń na superkomputerach.
• Analiza wyników i formułowanie modeli.
• Prezentacja wyników na konferencjach.
• Pisanie artykułów naukowych.
• Współpraca ze studentami i zespołem ACMiN.

Skills

Doktorat z fizyki

Angielski B2

Publikacje naukowe

Numeryczne metody

Komunikacja naukowa

Samodzielne badania

Education

Doktorat z fizyki lub równoważny

Tools

Kwant

Job description

Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology

Organisation/Company AGH University of Krakow Department Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology Research Field Physics » Computational physics Physics » Condensed matter properties Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 2 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

Competition as part of the OPUS project entitled: “Superconductivity on the edge - chiral Andreev edge states in the quantum Hall regime”.

The project aims at theoretical description of the formation of Andreev edge states in a normal-superconducting nanostructures in the quantum Hall regime. The research will focus on numerical modeling and analysis of the appearance of edge states in ordinary semiconducting quantum Hall systems proximitized by a superconductor as well as more exotic materials realizing anomalous quantum Hall effect, topological insulators and superconductors with non-trivial pairing symmetries.

As a post-doctoral researcher, you will conduct theoretical research. The tasks will include:

• preparation of numerical codes that exploit quantum transport packages like Kwant
• performing the numerical calculations using supercomputer architectures
• analysis of the results
• preparation of analytical models
• presentation of the results on conferences and scientific meetings
• preparation of scientific articles
• collaboration with students and coworkers within ACMiN ZTUK group

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Computational physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Condensed matter properties Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• possession of a doctoral degree in Physics, awarded no earlier than 1 January 2015,
• documented proficiency in English at a minimum level of B2,
• a significant scientific research record demonstrated by publications in journals indexed in the ISI Master Journal List and presentations at scientific conferences,
• experience in conducting theoretical research using numerical methods in solid-state physics
• ability to conduct independent scientific research, analyze and interpret research results, and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication,
• strong communication skills and commitment to carrying out research activities,
• organizational achievements,
• active participation in conferences and symposia.

Specific Requirements

Criteria that will be considered as additional advantages:

• experience in tight-binding numerical simulations,
• experience in in the fields of quantum transport and superconductivity,
• experience in writing scholarship/grant applications,
• experience in mentoring students.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Physics » Computational physicsPhysics » Condensed matter properties Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Selection process

Additional comments

We offer the following:

• career development opportunities at one of the leading technical universities in Poland,
• ideal conditions for conducting research and cooperating with academia and industry.

The competition is conducted in accordance with the principles of the OTM-R Policy, and the recruitment process takes into account the European Charter for Researchers, the Gender Equality Plan at the AGH University, the

Principle of Equal Treatment, and the Accessibility Policy. Please also be informed that the AGH University of Krakow has in place the Procedure for Reporting Breaches of Law and Taking Follow-Up Actions.

The aforementioned documents, as well as the following:

• a detailed description of the professional development path and career prospects;
• information on employment conditions and employee rights (including social and employee benefits);
• detailed information on the objective assessment criteria, taking into account the qualifications and competences of candidates;

can be found on the website: https://hrs4r.agh.edu.pl/rekrutacja-i-praca#c39212

The recruitment procedure is divided into two stages:

• formal assessment – assessment of the completeness of the application documents and compliance with the requirements specified in the Act, the AGH University Statute, and the competition announcement,
• substantive assessment – an objective and merit-based assessment of applications submitted by candidates who have successfully passed the previous stage; interviews with candidates may be conducted at this stage (either in person or remotely).

The candidate has the right to appeal against the competition results within 5 working days after receiving the notification.

In case of any questions regarding the competition and the recruitment process, contactdr hab. inż. Michał Nowak, [e-mail] (name and surname, phone number, email address).

To be considered a candidate you must meet the following requirements set out in the Act:

• you hold the qualifications defined in the Act,
• you have full capacity for juridical acts,
• you have not been convicted for an intentional offence,
• you enjoy full public rights.

The AGH University of Krakow does not require you to provide any information or data other than those resulting from the applicable law (name/names, surname, date of birth, contact details, education, professional qualifications, and employment history). However, if you choose to include your photograph or any other information, please fill in and attach this statement of consent to the processing of personal data , which constitutes an attachment to this information.

The controller of your personal data processed in order to carry out the recruitment process for the above-mentioned position is the AGH University of Krakow, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow. You can read all information concerning the processing of your personal data on the website of the AGH University of Krakow after going to the “Personal data protection” tab ( https://www.agh.edu.pl/en/personal-data-protection ).

The University reserves the right not to settle the competition without providing any reason or justification. Winning the competition is not tantamount to ensuring the candidate's employment. The result of the competition serves solely as a recommendation to the Rector in this regard. The final decision concerning the employment will be made by the Rector.

After the announcement of the competition results, the selected candidate is required to provide a certificate from the National Criminal Register (the certificate must be current, i.e. issued no earlier than 1 month prior to its submission to the AGH University) and is subject to verification in the Register of Sex Offenders – Restricted Access Register.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute AGH University of Krakow, Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology Country Poland City Krakow Postal Code 30-055 Street Kawiory 30 Geofield