research assistant (full-time employment)

University of Lodz; Polska; On-site; PLN 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniwersytet Łódzki prowadzi rekrutację na stanowisko asystenta badawczo-dydaktycznego w pełnym wymiarze czasu pracy. Kandydat powinien mieć tytuł magistra w dziedzinie fizyki lub pokrewnych oraz plan obrony doktoratu do końca 2027 roku.

Wymagana jest biegła znajomość języka polskiego i angielskiego, doświadczenie w prowadzeniu zajęć, publikacje i prace badawcze. Zakres obowiązków obejmuje prowadzenie zajęć dydaktycznych, przygotowywanie dokumentacji, egzaminy i prace dyplomowe oraz opracowywanie

Qualifications

• Posiadanie tytułu magisterskiego z pokrewnych dziedzin.
• Możliwość obrony doktoratu do końca 2027 roku.
• Znajomość języka polskiego i angielskiego w mowie i piśmie.
• Doświadczenie w prowadzeniu zajęć dydaktycznych na kierunkach informatyki lub fizyki.
• Doświadczenie w projektach badawczych i uzyskiwaniu grantów.

Responsibilities

• Prowadzenie zajęć dydaktycznych w pełnym wymiarze zajęć zgodnie z regulaminem.
• Przygotowywanie dokumentacji studenckiej.
• Przeprowadzanie egzaminów i obron prac dyplomowych.
• Tworzenie materiałów dydaktycznych i konsultacje z studentami.

Skills

Znajomość polskiego i angielskiego (mó

Programowanie w Pythonie

Education

Magister fizyki, inżynierii materiałowej lub informatyki

Doktorantura lub plan obrony doktorskiej do 2027

Tools

Quantum ESPRESSO

VASP

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Lodz Research Field Physics » Solid state physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 16 Oct 2026 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? No

Offer Description

The job opening for the position of research and didactic assistant (full-time employment)

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• hold a Master’s degree in physics, materials engineering, computer science, or a related field;
• have a scientific track record demonstrating the potential to defend a doctoral dissertation in the discipline of physical sciences by the end of 2027;
• have proficiency in both Polish and English, spoken and written, including the ability to prepare scientific texts in English;
• have experience in teaching specialized courses typical of computer science or physics degree programmes;
• have experience in carrying out research projects or preparing applications for research funding;
• have documented research experience, supported by scientific publications, including publications in which the candidate is a leading author, in calculating the electronic properties of van der Waals systems;
• have experience in electronic-structure calculations within density functional theory (DFT), using high-performance computing clusters and at least one specialized computational package, such as Quantum ESPRESSO or VASP;
• have experience in the analysis and processing of multidimensional data obtained by STM/AFM microscopy, in particular for the purpose of comparison with theoretical calculation results;
• have programming skills in Python;
• documented experience in presenting research results at specialized international conferences will be considered an additional asset;
• experience in simulating ARPES spectra based on electronic-structure calculations will be considered an additional asset.

Expected scope of responsibilities

1. The obligation of an academic teacher is to conscientiously and diligently perform the assigned tasks and to follow the work-related orders of superiors, unless they are contrary to the law. An academic teacher is obliged in particular to:

1) comply with applicable legal provisions, in particular the provisions of the Law on Higher Education and Science (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2023, item 742);

2) comply with the applicable provisions of internal law of the University of Lodz, in particular those contained in the Work Regulations of the University of Lodz and the Regulations on the remuneration of University of Lodz employees;

3) comply with applicable occupational health and safety rules, as well as fire safety regulations;

4) take care of the good of the employer, protect his property and keep secret any information the disclosure of which could expose the employer to damage;

5) immediately notify superiors of any accident or threat to human life or health noticed at the university.

2. Scope of responsibilities at the position held:

1) in terms of teaching duties:

a) conducting teaching classes carried out as part of an employment relationship on an annual basis, as determined by the Senate, for full-time, part-time and postgraduate studies;

b) timely preparation of study documentation for academic teachers;

c) conducting examinations and tests, including diploma examinations;

d) conducting and reviewing diploma theses;

e) developing teaching materials for classes;

f) conducting consultations with students, 2 hours a week;

g) ensuring high quality of education and compliance of teaching work with the principles of the internal education quality assurance system;

2) within the scope of scientific duties:

a) conducting and participating in scientific research and development work;

b) obtaining funds for scientific research by applying in competitions;

c) dissemination of the results of scientific research or development by publishing the results;

d) active participation in conferences and scientific seminars, financed as part of the tasks carried out by the unit or on other principles adopted at the university;

e) participation in the commercialization of research results (patents, protection rights, implementations);

3) in terms of organizational responsibilities:

a) work in collegial bodies of universities and in faculty, senate and rector's committees;

b) work on recruitment committees and examination committees in the recruitment process for studies;

c) performing functions assigned by superiors, including: the role of a year tutor or a student group tutor, supervision of scientific clubs and research camps, supervision of students' professional internships;

f) other organizational activities aimed at improving the functioning of the university, improving the quality of education and scientific research;

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages POLISH Level Good

Internal Application form(s) needed

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Physics and Applied Informatics Country Poland City Lodz Postal Code 90-236 Street Pomorska 149/153 Geofield

The candidate must meet the condition of no criminal record for the crimes specified in Chapter XIX and XXV of the Penal Code, in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act of 29 July 2005 on Counteracting Drug Addiction (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939) and for the prohibited acts specified in foreign law corresponding to these crimes.