Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
Department: Department of Thin Films and Nanostructures (ZN3)
Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics; Physics » Condensed matter properties
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 26 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Country: Poland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
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
Offer Description
Title of the scientific project:
Artificial magnetic domains without domain walls in magnetically patterned Rare-Earth‑Transition-Metal ferrimagnetic films (TWIST).
Principal investigator: Dr. hab. Eng. Piotr Kuświk, Assoc. Prof. IMP PAS
Description of the project:
In this project, we will study ferrimagnetic (FI) rare earth (RE) - transition metal (TM) layered systems. Our research is focused on the development of methods allowing local control of the domination of a specific subsystem and on the fabrication of two-dimensional lattice with magnetic domination of TM embedded in a matrix with magnetic domination of RE.
Research objectives:
In this project we intend to fabricate artificial FI domains for use in different applications, e.g. controlled propagation of spin waves, magnetophoresis devices, and information technologies It is important to identify the optimal patterning method for the FI layer based on the critical parameters such as: minimum resolution, attainable and durability of magnetic properties. This means that it is necessary to select the appropriate layer system and optimize the modification, in particular to achieve resolution in the nanometer range.
Research tasks:
-magnetic patterning,
-magneto-optical measurements,
-analysis and interpretation of experimental results,
-manuscripts preparation.
Keywords: solid state physics, surface physics, condensed matter properties, magnetic thin films.
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Physics » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required education: PhD in physics (or related) granted not earlier than 7 years* before the year of a start of employment.
Required qualifications and skills:
- knowledge of the basic measurement methods in solid-state physics, especially in the physics of magnetism;
- experimental experience in the study of magnetic thin film/nanostructures
- experimental experience in the study realized under high-vacuum conditions
- knowledge of the deposition of layered systems/nanostructures under the ultra-high vacuum conditions
- documented scientific achievements (publications, talks, awards, etc.);
- good knowledge of programs available for research analysis (Microsoft Office, Origin, etc.).
Knowledge of English: good, enabling communication with other team members and preparation of scientific publications.
Scientific experience required:
- in the discipline of physical sciences (or similar);
- on the topic of: solid state physics, surface physics, condensed matter properties, magnetic thin films.
Professional experience required: 4-10 years (taking into account research experience, including the period of doctoral studies).
* 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.
Specific Requirements
Special requirements: The candidate must meet the conditions described in point 2.1.1 Annex to NCN Council Resolution No 95/2020 of 14 September 2024 about the regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Physics » Solid state physicsPhysics » Condensed matter propertiesPhysics » Other
Additional Information
Benefits
Salary: ca. 12 800 PLN/month (total cost of the employer) [approximately twelve thousand eight hundred PLN per month)
Job benefits: excellent working conditions, state-of-the-art technical facilities, international cooperation.
Eligibility criteria
Qualification criteria:
- Scientific achievements in the field of experimental research on a magnetic thin film/nanostructures and research carried out under high vacuum conditions;
- Knowledge of experimental methods for magnetic materials, especially for magnetic thin films/nanostructures.
- Knowledge of the thin film/nanostructures deposition techniques under high vacuum conditions.
Selection process
Required documents:
- Application;
- CV including information on education and the course of scientific careers, internships and scientific training, conference presentations and seminars, prizes and awards, participation in research projects, acquired funds, organizational achievements, etc.;
- list of scientific publications with their copies in pdf format;
- a scan or photocopy of English certificate for non-native English speakers;
- a scan or photocopy of the PhD degree;
- consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes (Appendix No. 1, available at page:https://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/BIP/konkursy-oferty-pracy.html?task=articl… );
- statement that if the contest is won, Institute of Molecular Physics Polish Academy of Sciences will be the primary place of work within the meaning of the Act of 20 July 2018 Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668, as amended) - Appendix No. 2 available at page:https://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/BIP/konkursy-oferty-pracy.html?task=articl… ;
- supervisor’s opinion or other recommendations are optional.
Documents in other languages than Polish or English should be translated into Polish or English.
Method of submitting offers: Applications with the annotation „Competition for the post-doc position – OPUS-20 – No. 04/2026” should be delivered to the Institute’s address or sent to the e-mail address: [contact details available in the full listing].
Contact person: Head of the Department of Thin Films and Nanostructures (ZN 3)
Dr. hab. Eng. Piotr Kuświk, Assoc. Prof. IMP PAS
[contact details available in the full listing]
Qualification process:
- Job application competition.
- The best-ranked candidates may be invited to a hybrid interview (either on-site interview or videoconference)
The evaluation and selection will be conducted by a three-person recruitment committee appointed by the Director of the Institute of Molecular Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences following "Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks funded by the National Science Centre as regards research projects" constituting an annex to the resolution of the NCN Council No. 95/2020 of September 14, 2020.
A candidate who receives a negative opinion from the recruitment committee has the right to appeal against the evaluation results to the Director of the Institute within 7 days from the date of receiving the opinion.
Additional comments
Expected date of the results announcement: September 2026.
Duration of the employment: 11 months.
Type of contract: full-time job, employment contract.
Expected date of employment start: 01 October 2026 (The employment start date is non-negotiable).
Employment type: contract covered by the NCN OPUS-20 project No. 2020/39/B/ST5/01915.
Additional information: IMP PAS does not provide accommodation.
Website for additional job details: https://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/BIP/konkursy-oferty-pracy.html
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
Country: Poland
City: Poznań
Postal Code: 60-179
Street: ul. Mariana Smoluchowskiego 17
Contact
City: Poznań
Website: http://www.ifmpan.poznan.pl/en/
Street: ul. Mariana Smoluchowskiego 17
Postal Code: 60-179
