Postdoc: Quantum/Photonic Theory & Software for MAPS

EURAXESS Ireland; Toruń; On-site; PLN 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń invites applications for a Postdoc position in the MAPS project funded by the National Science Center, Poland. The successful candidate will join the Theory and Computational Physics team in the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics.

The contract is temporary, full-time, with planned period 15.10.2026 – 14.12.2028; remuneration is 140 000 PLN per year gross. Requirements include PhD, expertise in quantum optics etc, and strong English.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field.
• Expertise in quantum optics, solid-state theory, atomic/molecular physics, or classical electrodynamics.
• Experience in analytical calculations.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Theory development.
• Software development and numerical simulations.
• Active collaboration with partners.
• Preparation of scientific articles and presentation of research results.

Skills

Analytical calculations

Numerical simulations

Programming basics

English communication

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń invites applications for a Postdoc position in the MAPS project funded by the National Science Center, Poland. The successful candidate will join the Theory and Computational Physics team in the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics.

The contract is temporary, full-time, with planned period 15.10.2026 – 14.12.2028; remuneration is 140 000 PLN per year gross. Requirements include PhD, expertise in quantum optics etc, and strong English.