Research assistant

Faculty of Physics Institute of Experimental Physics

Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Department Faculty of Physics Institute of Experimental Physics Research Field Physics Solid state physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Final date to receive applications 7 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 14 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon 2020 Reference Number WF-1210-15/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

DATE OF PUBLICATION JULY 7, 2026

The research assistant will participate in research conducted within the project. In particular, they will be involved in technological work related to the epitaxy of transition-metal dichalcogenide layers, structural and optical characterization of the fabricated materials, data analysis, and the preparation of publications and conference presentations.

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018. (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2024, item 1571 with further amendments )

Research Field Physics Solid state physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in physics and have relevant research experience documented by publications. We expect candidates to have research experience in semiconductor physics and magnetospectroscopy, appropriate experience in experimental physics, including spectroscopic measurements and the technology of layered or photonic materials, as well as a strong interest in research on atomically thin semiconductor and photonic systems.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages POLISH Level Good

Research Field Physics Solid state physics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Eligibility criteria

Evaluation Criteria:

• molecular beam epitaxy
• NIR and VIS spectroscopy
• second-harmonic generation measurements

(specify the place and method of document submission ) the following documents:

• Summary of research experience, including a list of publications and conference presentations
• A letter of recommendation

As part of the employment process, the selected candidate is required to submit the original documents.

The candidates might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty.

The entire procedure will be concluded before 10 September 2026 Candidates will be individually notified ofthe competition results via email.

Candidates with disabilities or special needs may report their accessibility requirements for the recruitment process.

This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.

Information about the Internal Reporting Procedure at the University of Warsaw pursuant to the Act of June 14, 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers:

The University of Warsaw has a procedure for reporting rights violations - Internal reporting procedure, attached to Ordinance No. 94 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw dated 17 September 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation at the University of Warsaw and for undertaking follow-up actions, published and available in Monitor UW 2024, item 266.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics, Institute of Experimental Physics Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-093 Street Pasteura 5 Geofield