Post-doctoral position - Recruitment No 65/2026

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences; Polska; On-site; PLN 126,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw invites applications for a post-doctoral position funded by NCN OPUS 25. The project aims to develop novel laser sources by exploiting nonlinear complexity in optical fibers, exploring spatiotemporal mode-locking and multimode fiber laser technology.

The successful candidate will build fiber laser setups, perform numerical simulations, analyze data, and contribute to publications and conferences; English fluency and PhD in

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Laser Physics or related discipline.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in fiber optics, nonlinear optics, laser, ultrafast optics.

Responsibilities

• Developing and building of fiber lasers mainly based on multimode fibers and building the set-up for its characterization.
• Participating in numerical simulations of linear and nonlinear beam propagation in optical fibers and fiber lasers.
• Data analysis and preparation of reports, scientific papers and conferences.
• Participating in supervising of work of Master student and/or Ph.D. students.

Skills

Fluency in English

Creativity

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Education

PhD in Laser Physics

Tools

Fiber lasers

Job description

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences Department Team 27 Laser Centre Research Field Physics » Optics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 4 Dec 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 65/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Post-doc position available in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS within National Science Center (NSC) NCN OPUS 25, project no. 2023/49/B/ST7/01482, entitled “Novel laser sources by exploiting nonlinear complexity in optical fibers.”

The project’s goal is to develop innovative strategies using the nonlinear complexity of light waves in optical fibers. We will explore various nonlinear effects and the spatial, temporal, and spectral freedoms of multimode fibers to develop new light sources and multidimensional light control techniques. Both single-mode and multimode fibers will be considered. Our main objective is to advance the understanding of spatiotemporal mode-locking and the potential of multimode fiber laser technology, aiming to discover novel regimes of multiple spatiotemporal dissipative solitons and soliton molecules.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Optics Education Level PhD or equivalent

• Developing and building of fiber lasers mainly based on multimode fibers and buiding the set-up for its characterization.
• Participating in numerical simulations of linear and nonlinear beam propagation in optical fibers and fiber lasers.
• Data analysis and preparation of reports, scientific papers and conferences.
• Participating in supervising of work of Master student and/or Ph.D. students.

Specific Requirements

• Ph.D. in Laser Physics, or related discipline obtained in the year of employment in the project or within 12 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project (this period might be longer due tofamily reasons according toNCN rules). For researchers with multiple PhDs, the date of the first PhD awar is deemed the reference date.
• Fluency in English.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following fields: fiber optics, nonlinear optics, laser, ultrafast optics.
• Hands on experience in building fiber lasers and set-ups for its characterization will be strongly appreciated.
• Experience is numerical modelling of nonlinear effects in optical fibers and / or fiber lasers will be strongly appreciated.
• Strong sense of creativity.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong ability for independent working and for team working.
• Willing to acquire new skills and competences.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

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

Additional Information

We offer a post-doctoral position (full-time employment) in the Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS with a gross salary of Around 12400 PLN grossper month financed from the NCN NCN OPUS 25, project no. 2023/49/B/ST7/01482, entitled “Novel laser sources by exploiting nonlinear complexity in optical fibers.” 100% of the work time of Postdoc will be devoted to the realization of the proposed project. The offer is for 12 months with a possible extension depending on the project fundings.

The successful candidate will benefit in form of the knowledge and methods developed in the laboratory.We plan topublish the results of the work in high impact factor journals.The successful candidate will be eligible for all programs at the IPC PAS, including the IPC PAS Young Scientists competition and the IPC PAS Young Scientists Mobility competition.Institute provides an opportunity to participate in ERASMUS+ programme.

Eligibility criteria

• a) the project leader was not the supervisor orco-supervisor of the candidate doctoral dissertation;
• b) obtained adoctoral degree in an entity other than the entity where employment in this position is planned, orcompleted atleast 10 months of continuous and documented postdoctoral internship in an entity other than the entity implementing the project and in acountry other than the country of obtaining the doctoral degree;
• c) will be employed for aperiod of noless than 6 months;
• d) during the period of receiving this remuneration will not receive any other remuneration from funds granted asdirect costs from research projects financed under NCN competitions;
• e) during the period of receiving this remuneration will not receive remuneration from another employer onthe basis of an employment contract, including an employer based outside Poland;
• f) during the period of receiving this remuneration will not receive retirement benefits from the social insurance system

A post-doc type post is a full-time post, scheduled by the project’s principal investigator for a person who has been conferred a PhD degree in the year of employment in the project or within 12 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project. For researchers with multiple PhDs, the date of the first PhD award is deemed the reference date. This period may be extended by a time of long-term (in excess of 90 days) documented sick leaves or rehabilitation leaves granted on account of being unfit to work. In addition, the period may be extended by the number of months of a childcare leave granted pursuant to the Labour Code and in the case of women, by 18 months for every child born or adopted, whichever manner of accounting for career breaks is preferable.

Selection process

• a) competencies of candidates for specific tasks in a research project,
• b) previous scientific achievements of candidates,
• c) awards and distinctions of the candidate resulting from the conducted research.
• d) level of English

Required documents :

• CV including publication list (only JCR-list journals), research stays, projects leaded and performed and other achievements (up to 3 pages max.)
• Up to 5 most important full-text papers or patents relevant to the project (at least one) from 10 last years
• Certificates of fluency in English, if available.
• Documents confirming the scientific degrees (copies of Master, PhD, other degrees’ diplomas – if applicable).

Additional comments

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 01-224 Street Kasprzaka 44/52 Geofield