Assistant Professor (in Polish: Adiunkt)

Superconductivity Research Field: Physics Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 8 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country: Poland Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 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 The Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Wrocław announces a competition to fill the position of assistant professor (in polish: adiunkt) position at the ILTSR PAS in the The Division of Low Temperature and Superconductivity contractor of the research project entitled “Employing Impedance Spectroscopy and AC/DC Measurements for the Rapid Prediction of Aging in Precision Thermometry” (UMO-2025/59/D/ST3/00353). The contract will be concluded on a full-time basis for the period of 12 months with the possibility of extension to 36 months. The remuneration under the contract will amount to approx. PLN 12 900 gross. Detailed employment conditions will be specified in the employment contract concluded between the employed person and the Director of INTiBS PAN. The person employed will be subject to the provisions of the Institute's applicable Remuneration Regulations and other relevant internal regulations. Project description The main objective of the project is to establish a rapid, non-destructive ex-ante method for predicting the long-term stability and drift of cryogenic temperature sensors. Present stability verification relies on lengthy, expensive post-facto calibrations, as the link between microstructural defects and sensor aging remains unverified with other methods. This project addresses this limitation by investigating the complex electrical response of Pt100/Pt1000 sensors and capsule-type SPRTs across various aging protocols, including rapid cryogenic thermal cycling and prolonged continuous operation. By combining non-linear current-voltage (AC/DC) characterization with wide-temperature Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), the research aims to identify a unique electrical signature - stemming from grain boundaries, impurities, and contact dynamics - that correlates directly with long-term drift. Ultimately, the project will equip precision thermometry with a diagnostic framework to forecast sensor reliability within hours rather than months, advancing the development of next-generation temperature sensors. The project description can be viewed at: summary_EN Tasks description Execution and analysis of Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) as well as AC/DC measurements of temperature sensors Supervision of long-term aging procedures for temperature sensors Verification of measurement data quality and consistency Presentation of research findings at scientific conferences Preparation of scientific publication manuscripts Supervision of interns, trainees, and students Keywords: Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), AC/DC measurements, long-term stability, sensor aging processes Where to apply E-mail: intibs@intibs.pl Requirements Research Field: Physics Education Level: PhD or equivalent Specific Requirements The candidate must fulfill the requirements specified in Annex 2 to the Regulations on awarding funding for research tasks financed by the National Science Centre (NCN) for research projects, defined by NCN Council Resolution No. 72/2025 of September 11, 2025, and should: have a doctoral degree in Physical Sciences, Materials Engineering, or related fields in accordance with the requirements of the National Science Center, eligible candidates must have obtained their PhD in the year of employment in the project or within the 12 years preceding 1 January of that year. This period may be extended in accordance with the provisions of the aforementioned Regulations. The PhD must have been awarded by an institution other than INTiBS PAN, unless the candidate has completed a research stay of at least nine months at another institution (details are included in the above-mentioned Project Regulations). possess specialized expertise in Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy or Metrology; have very good knowledge of English; be ready to start work from January 1, 2027 (formal steps related to residence and work permit in Poland should be taken into account) demonstrate independence, good communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to solve scientific problems autonomously and work in a team. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Additional Information Selection process List of documents required from the candidate: A candidate entering the competition should submit: A diploma or a copy of the diploma in English or Polish (if in another language, an English translation must also be attached) confirming completion of the doctoral degree. If the diploma was obtained abroad, the candidate will be required to provide a legalised or apostilled original of the diploma before starting employment at the Institute (otherwise it will not be possible to conclude an employment contract). In the case of a degree obtained abroad which is not recognised in Poland on the basis of international agreements, the candidate will apply to the Institute for its nostrification. Information on nostrification can be found at the following link: https://nawa.gov.pl/images/users/642/Nostrification-of-academic-degrees_1.pdf An application for employment addressed to the Director of the Institute containing the following clause: " I agree for processing my personal data enclosed in my documents for the needs necessary of the recruitment (in accordance with art. 6 par. 1 lit. A of the General Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the repeal of Directive 95/46 / EC and the Act of 10 May 2018 on protection of personal data (Journal of Laws 2018 item 1000)” Scientific Curriculum Vitae, containing information about the scientific career (education and employment), as well as information on participation in conferences, internships, projects, awards and distinctions, skills and knowledge of foreign languages. List of publications. When signing the contract, the candidate will be required to submit an authorization to be included in the number of employees engaged in the scientific activity at the Institute, as well as to provide declarations that the publications arising from the project are part of the scientific output of the Institute. Complete documents should be submitted in electronic version via the e-mail address: intibs@intibs.pl , with “Post-doc ONTiN, SONATA-21” in the subject line, by 15 September 2026. Selected candidates may be invited for an interview. Additional comments For more information, please contact the project manager with questions, please contact the project manager: dr Grzegorz Szklarz, (email: g.szklarz@intibs.pl , tel. +48 71 71 3954 253). The competition will be conducted in accordance with the competition documentation of the National Science Center (NSC) applicable to the project. Personal information: Your personal data is collected and processed by the Institute of Low Temperature and Structural Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Wroclaw in accordance with the information on personal data processing available at https://bip.intibs.pl/artykuly/rodo-1 Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS Country: Poland State/Province: Dolnośląskie City: Wrocław Postal Code: 50-422 Street: ul. Okólna 2 Contact City: Wrocław Website: https://www.intibs.pl/en/ Street: ul. Okólna 2 Postal Code: 50-422