Postdoc Positions

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline: 14 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Country: Poland

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 20

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

We offer 2 postdoctoral position 1, 2 in Work Group 4 (WG4) of the CENTERA2 research unit of the Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies (CEZAMAT) at the WUT. WG4 (led by PhD Agnieszka Siemion) conducts research into terahertz optical systems and their components and is responsible for developing and constructing new devices and systems, with the goal of rapid technology transfer and commercialization. CENTERA2 is a project with a proposed research and development program focused on new achievements in terahertz science and technology.

The candidate's key responsibilities include:

• Simulation, design, and fabrication of THz optical systems;
• Collaboration with CENTERA2 team members, as well as with scientists from the WUT and national and international partner institutions;
• Dissemination of research results – scientific publications and conference presentations;
• Co-creation of future research directions – applications for new research grants.

Where to apply

E-mail: katarzyna.potera@pw.edu.pl

Requirements

• Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Physics » Optics — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Physics » Electronics — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Research Field: Physics » Applied physics — Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates are required to have:

• a PhD degree obtained no earlier than 2021 in a field related to the scientific profile of the position;
• an excellent command of English, enabling the preparation of scientific publications;
• a research profile consistent with a specialization in physics, electronics, or photonics;
• solid knowledge of solid-state physics, optoelectronics, electronics, or photonics, including the THz radiation range;
• proven research experience in conducting computer simulations and designing optical systems, THz emitters, or detectors.
• proficiency in the PYTHON or other programming environment.

Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good

Languages: POLISH — Level: Good

Research Field: Physics » Solid state physics, Physics » Optics, Physics » Electronics, Physics » Applied physics

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Additional Information

Benefits

BENEFITS include:

1. 12 450-13 200 gross pay for full-time employment.
2. Part-time employment in a rapidly developing THz unit.
3. Research on exciting topics.
4. Work in an international research team in the modern technology center of the best and largest Polish technical university.

Eligibility criteria

1. Submission of all required documents:
   1. a letter of application to the Vice-Rector for General Affairs;
   2. a CV (up to 3 pages) including the clause: "I consent to the processing of my personal data necessary for the recruitment process, in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on Personal Data Protection.";
   3. candidate’s personal information form;
   4. copy of the diploma of higher education confirming the obtained master’s degree or an equivalent degree;
   5. a certified copy of the PhD diploma;
   6. a list of research, teaching and organizational output and achievements;
   7. other documents certifying additional qualifications;
   8. a declaration on: a) the full capacity to perform acts in law, b) enjoying full civil rights, c) not being convicted by a valid sentence for an intentional crime or an intentional tax offence, d) no disciplinary penalty as defined in Article 276 section 1 items 7 and 8 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 being imposed on them.
2. PhD in physics or related field providing for an understanding of THz properties of matter; this title must be obtained not earlier than in year 2021.
3. Good publication record in the field(s) specified.
4. Ability to independently run investigations,
5. Good spoken and written English;
6. Motivation for research work

Selection process

Candidates who have submitted complete application will be screened by a recruitment committee and selected candidates will be invited for a web-based or telephone-based interview in front of the committee in October/November 2026 (in-person interviews are also possible at the candidate’s expense). WUT reserves the rights to close the competition without selecting a candidate. In such a case, a new job offer will be published.

Additional comments

The person will be employed for Project No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T004/23 titled “Center for Terahertz Research and Applications CENTERA2”. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG), Competition of the Foundation for Polish Science, Priority 2 Innovation-friendly environment, Measure 2.1 International Research Agendas.

Website for additional job details: https://www.bip.pw.edu.pl/Praca-w-Politechnice/Dla-nauczycieli/Adiunkt-M-K-Centrum-Zaawansowanych-Materialow-i-Technologii-CEZAMAT3

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 2
• Company/Institute: Warsaw University of Technology
• Country: Poland
• City: Warsaw
• Postal Code: 02-822
• Street: Poleczki 19

Contact

• City: Warsaw
• Website: http://www.pw.edu.pl
• Street: Plac Politechniki 1
• Postal Code: 00-661