Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
- Research Field: Physics
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 8 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Position name: Research assistant
Field: Natural sciences
Discipline: Physical sciences
Reference no.: K63W11D11/60/2026
Place of work: Wrocław
Type of contract: employment contract
Working time: 3/8
Position description: Research position. The person employed as a research assistant will carry out tasks related to the project focused on the fabrication, heterogeneous integration of quantum emitters, and realization of electrical contacts, and additionally, tasks related to optical characterization of quantum light sources and integrated photonic systems.
Project: NAWA POLISH RETURNS 2024 project, NAWA, Coherent Single-Photon Sources Integrated with Low-Loss Platforms for Quantum Computing at Telecom Wavelengths (COSMOS), 07PP/0002/2025, Project Principal Investigator: Paweł Holewa
Responsibilities: The person in this position will be responsible for conducting scientific research, including:
- micro- and nanofabrication of semiconductor quantum devices and photonic microcavities (e.g., using electron beam lithography and dry plasma etching techniques),
- heterogeneous integration of quantum emitter structures with photonic integrated circuit platforms,
- fabrication and optimization of electrical contacts and semiconductor junction structures for electric-field control of quantum emitters,
- carrying out quantum optical experiments on pre-integrated structures and fully integrated photonic devices,
- characterization of optical emission properties, single-photon purity, and photon indistinguishability using interferometric setups,
- evaluation of cavity coupling efficiency, Purcell enhancement, and emission dynamics in cryogenic conditions,
- literature studies,
- preparation of scientific publications,
- participation in group meetings,
- reporting research progress.
Where to apply
E-mail: pawel.holewa@pwr.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- MSc degree in physics, nanotechnology, materials science, electronic engineering, or a related discipline,
- Very good command of English and excellent communication skills.
- Practical experience in cleanroom processing and semiconductor micro- and nanofabrication techniques (e.g., lithography, dry etching, or thin-film deposition).
- Experience in heterogeneous integration techniques (e.g., micro-transfer printing, wafer bonding, pick-and-place) or semiconductor device processing (metallization, electrical contact fabrication) will be an additional asset.
- Hands-on experience in quantum optics or optical spectroscopy of semiconductor nanostructures (e.g., micro-photoluminescence, time-resolved spectroscopy, or single-photon correlation measurements) will be an additional asset.
- Experience in manuscript writing and presenting scientific results will be an additional advantage.
- High personal culture and strong work ethic.
Specific Requirements
Required documents:
- Application for participation in the recruitment addressed to the Rector https://wppt.pwr.edu.pl/d/NGBUKOTtQKxVvBEB0ShNuClBQSX18XUFABWdbExYbWGFBRAg9RgNtcXccVjU3ClVBDkNKeH9dWVUU/zw_135_2025-z2a1_application_to_enter_the_recruitment.docx
- Short biography (CV)
- A copy of the document confirming possession of a professional title, academic degree/title
- Self-report containing information on research, teaching and organizational activities
- List of publications
- List and description of scientific internships
- Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data https://wppt.pwr.edu.pl/d/2GBUKOTtQKxVvBEB0ShNuClBQSX18XUFABWdbExYbWGFBRAg9RgNtcXccVjU3ClVBDkNKeH9dWFEU/zw_135_2025-z2b1_declaration_of_personal_data.docx
- Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science https://wppt.pwr.edu.pl/d/xGBUKOTtQKxVvBEB0ShNuClBQSX18XUFABWdbExYbWGFBRAg9RgNtcXccVjU3ClVBDkNKeH9dWFsU/zw_135_2025-z2c1_statement_-_article_113_of_the_act.docx
Please send your application documents in Polish or English:
- by traditional mail to the correspondence address Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Technology, 50-370 Wrocław or
- by email to the email address pawel.holewa@pwr.edu.pl by 08.11.2026, 23:59
In the title of the message, please indicate the reference number.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- Stable employment based on an employment contract,
- Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including hands-on cleanroom processing in the newly established Center 3MN at Wrocław Tech (equipped with advanced EBL, ICP-RIE, and micro-transfer printing systems) as well as high-end optical setups at the Laboratory for Optical Spectroscopy of Nanostructures (LOSN)
- Work in a dynamic, young, and ambitious research group operating at the cutting edge of integrated quantum photonics,
- Excellent opportunities for scientific career development, high-impact publications, and presentation of results at international conferences,
- International exposure and mobility, including potential short-term research stays and training at leading European partner institutions (e.g., Technical University of Denmark - DTU)
Development prospects
- Depending on the candidate’s experience and background, the person in this position will have the opportunity to develop key competencies at the intersection of semiconductor nanotechnology and quantum photonics, including:
- Advanced cleanroom processing skills (electron beam lithography, dry plasma etching of III-V materials, and micro-fabrication of p-i-n junction devices for electric-field control of quantum emitters).
- Mastery of novel heterogeneous integration techniques, specifically pick-and-place for coupling active semiconductor nanostructures with passive photonic integrated circuits.
- Practical expertise in low-temperature quantum optical characterization, including single-photon purity measurements (HBT setups), two-photon interference (HOM interferometry), and time-resolved photoluminescence decay dynamics in cryogenic systems.
- Building an independent scientific profile within an exponentially growing field of quantum technologies, paving the way for future grant applications and leadership roles in academia or high-tech industry.
Selection process
Applications submitted without a specific reference number or after the deadline for submission will not be considered. For any information regarding the recruitment, please contact a designated administrative staff member at wppt.konkursy@pwr.edu.pl
The date of receipt of documents is decisive. The deadline for receipt of application documents is considered to be 23:59 on the day indicated in the Recruitment Information. Receipt of documents from the candidate will be confirmed by a designated administrative employee via email to the address provided in the application.
Candidates' applications will be evaluated by the Recruitment Committee appointed. After the recruitment process closes, applications submitted by post from unsuccessful candidates will be returned. Applicants may collect their applications from a designated administrative employee within six months of the recruitment process closing, with acknowledgment of receipt.
Information on the recruitment procedure can be found in the Guide for Applicants
LINK PL: https://pwr.edu.pl/uczelnia/europejska-strategia-dla-naukowcow/otm-r
LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
The University reserves that the recruitment may remain unresolved.
Additional comments
The University reserves that the recruitment may remain unresolved.
The recruitment conducted by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology is open, implemented in accordance with clear and transparent principles based on clear and unambiguous criteria for substantive evaluation, taking into account diverse career paths. Wrocław University of Science and Technology conducts recruitment procedures in accordance with the guidelines of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and the Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment of Researchers (OTM-R) Policy at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
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LINK EN: https://pwr.edu.pl/en/university/european-human-resources-strategy-for-researchers/otm-r
Recruitment processes conducted by Wrocław University of Science and Technology are conducted in accordance with the equal opportunities policy: "Equality, Diversity and Well-being Policy of Wrocław University of Science and Technology for 2025-2028".
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Website for additional job details: https://wppt.pwr.edu.pl/pracownicy/rekrutacja-projekty
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Country: Poland
Contact
City: Wrocław
Street: Wybrzeże Wyspianskiego 27
Postal Code: 50-370
E-Mail: pawel.holewa@pwr.edu.pl