Competition announcement – 2 positions (Bachelor's degree students

MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN

Organisation/Company MARIA CURIE-SKLODOWSKA UNIVERSITY IN LUBLIN Research Field Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Undergraduate Positions Final date to receive applications 2 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information a contract of mandate Offer Starting Date 1 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

Name of the institution:
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin

Position:
Project Team Member - contract of mandate, position financed by the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) under the Polish Returns 2024 program

• Student status:
  Undergraduate (Bachelor's) student status at the start of project participation and throughout the duration of project tasks.
• Language skills:
  Good command of English.
• Physics background:
  Knowledge of theoretical physics, specifically a solid foundation in quantum physics.

Programming skills (e.g., Python, Julia, C++) will be considered an asset.

As part of the research tasks outlined in the project proposal for the development of quantum technologies and simulators, the student's responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing quantum simulators to study a wide class of physical systems, ranging from lattice models (such as the Hubbard and Bose-Hubbard models) with synthetic gauge fields and disorder, to relativistic phenomena that can be modeled in Bose-Einstein condensates, such as the Unruh effect and analog gravity. The research will involve the development of theoretical models describing light-matter interaction using analytical and numerical methods, in close reference to modern experimental platforms such as optical lattices, traps, tweezers, and optical cavities.
• Analyzing simulation results and ongoing execution of tasks assigned by the project principal investigator (PI).
• Disseminating the obtained results, including writing scientific articles and actively participating in conferences and workshops.

• Workplace:
  Department of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin.
• Contract type:
  Employment based on a contract of mandate. Remuneration approx. PLN 2,240 - 2,640 gross, depending on the student's insurance status.
• Contract duration: 12 months (with the possibility of extension).

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing information on the candidate's academic achievements (including potential participation in research projects, authorship and co-authorship of publications, awards, scholarships, and research experience).
• Certificate confirming student status (preferred fields of study within the discipline of physical sciences).
• Interview: 50%
• Academic transcript: 30% (grades obtained during previous stages of studies).
• Skills:
  
  20% (knowledge of research methods and programming).

• Interview selection:
  As part of the competition procedure, we reserve the right to invite only selected candidates for an interview.
• Cancellation right:
  We also reserve the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate or to cancel the competition entirely.
• Evaluation:
  Candidates will be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
• Notification of results:
  The results of the competition will be sent to candidates electronically via email.
• Appeals:
  Decisions made by the Selection Committee are final and not subject to appeal.
• Reserve list:
  In the event that the selected candidate declines the contract of mandate, it will be awarded to the next highest-ranked candidate on the qualification list.

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered with equal care, regardless of gender identity, age, disability level, nationality, beliefs, ethnic origin, religion (or lack thereof), sexual orientation, or any other characteristics. In our commitment to building an academic environment based on equality, respect, and social responsibility, we have implemented a Gender Equality Plan and anti-discrimination procedures.

We continuously strive to strengthen an inclusive academic culture.

• The administrator of personal data is Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS/university) with its registered office in Lublin ii Curie-Skłodowska 5, 20-031 Lublin.
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• The data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position specified in the above competition announcement.