Assistant professor (Postdoc)

Euraxess; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteenth salary

Holiday co-financing

Free sports activities

Language courses co-financing

Family holiday support

Job summary

The Optoelectronics Division of the Institute of Microelectronics and Optoelectronics at Warsaw University of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral position to implement the FSOC project, Photonics Integrated Circuits for Free Space Optical Communications. The role focuses on advancing optical communication systems and publishing results.

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in a related field, have strong English, and relevant experience in photonics, optical components, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ph.D. must be completed by the start date of the postdoctoral position.
• Practical knowledge of measurement techniques for photonic structures, devices, and systems operating in the near- and mid-infrared spectral ranges.
• Experience in design, development, and testing of optical communication components and systems.
• Practical knowledge of waveguide circuits and integrated photonic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, construction and testing of components and systems parameters for optical communication in free space.
• Development of measurement systems, data acquisition, development of measurement results.
• Preparation of presentations, reports, scientific publications, conference presentations.
• Preparation of technical specifications for purchases of materials and equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Technology » Telecommunications technology

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Technology Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Technology » Telecommunications technology Physics » Electronics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 3 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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

The Optoelectronics Division of the Institute of Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, Warsaw University of Technology is looking for a candidate for the position of Post-Doc to implement the project entitled: "Photonics Integrated Circuits for Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC)" (Acronym FSOC) (FENG.01.01-IP.01-A0MR/24-00).

Scope of Responsibilities

• Design, development, construction and testing of components and systems parameters for optical communication in free space.
• Development of measurement systems, data acquisition, development of measurement results.
• Preparation of presentations, reports, scientific publications, conference presentations.
• Preparation of technical specifications for purchases of materials and equipment.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering

Research Field Technology » Telecommunications technology

Research Field Physics » Electronics

Skills/Qualifications

• completed higher education with a master’s degree or equivalent;
• having a doctoral degree;
• very good command of English;
• scientific profile related to the specialization of the Division.

Specific Requirements

• knowledge of optical communication systems, including free-space optical (FSO) communication;
• experience in the design, development, and testing of optical communication components and systems (experience with free-space optical communication systems will be considered an additional advantage);
• practical knowledge of measurement techniques for photonic structures, devices, and systems operating in the near- and mid-infrared spectral ranges;
• practical knowledge of the design and characterization of waveguide circuits and integrated photonic systems (experience in the design of specialized ASPICs using generic photonic integration technologies will be considered an additional advantage).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Technology » Telecommunications technology Physics » Electronics Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

• thirteenth salary (for employees who have worked at WUT for at least 6 months),
• co-financing of holidays in recreation centers of WUT,
• free sports activities for employees in the WUTs sports facilities,
• co-financing of sports and recreational activities outside the WUTs sports facilities (including Multisport card),
• co-financing foreign language classes for employees,
• co-financing employees’ children's holiday trips,
• summer camps for employees’ children and teenagers,
• co-financing of participation in cultural events.

Eligibility criteria

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ph.D. must be completed by the start date of the postdoctoral position.
• Practical knowledge of measurement techniques for photonic structures, devices, and systems operating in the near- and mid-infrared spectral ranges.

Experience in the design, development, and testing of optical communication components and systems.

practical knowledge of the design and characterization of waveguide circuits and integrated photonic systems.

Selection process

Selected candidates will be invited to an interview. WUT reserves the right not to employ any candidate.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, Institute of Microelectronics and Optoelectronics. Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 00-662 Street Koszykowa 75 Geofield