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Organisation/Company: Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw Department: Scientific Secretariat Research Field: Physics Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions: Master Positions Application Deadline: 22 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country: Poland Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Part-time Hours Per Week: 35 Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme Reference Number:…
#JOB27/2026 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Job Summary:
The winning candidate will work as a ¾ full-time research assistant in the Functional Superconductivity Group at the International Centre for Interfacing Magnetism and Superconductivity with Topological Matter - MagTop of the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and will prepare a doctoral thesis in extramural mode, attending lectures at the Warsaw-4-PhD Doctoral School.
Job Description:
Background: In the Functional Superconductivity Group, we are building and testing pioneering low-temperature functional nanostructures with a special emphasis on superconducting devices containing topological vortices. Our expertise includes fast, time-resolved thermometry of nanostructures by probing Josephson junctions with short current pulses and by using vortex electronics. It involves building nanodevices that control and manipulate superconducting vortices to enable new functionalities, e.g., memory cells and logical elements for quantum computing [1].
[1] see our paper, M. Foltyn, et al., Science Advances 10, eado4032 (2024).
Aim: Conducting experimental or theoretical research in the Functional Superconductivity Group in cooperation with other experimental and theoretical groups at the MagTop Center and with the top groups abroad, leading to a PhD degree.
Requirements:
- a Master’s degree in physics, experimental or theoretical (or an equivalent that qualifies one for PhD studies in physics in the country of issue),
- experience in low-temperature measurements would be an advantage,
- or prior experience with superconductivity theory would be an advantage
- knowledge of English
Main research field: Physics
Sub Research Field: Condensed matter physics, Nanotechnology, Superconductivity
Career Stage: Early Stage researcher or 0-4 yrs. (Post-graduate)
Research Profile (details): First Stage Researcher (R1)
Type of Contract: Initial employment for a fixed term of 24 months, including a 3-month probationary period. Prolongation of employment until May 31, 2029 (end of the project) will be based on performance and successful completion of a mid-term evaluation performed at a level analogous to that in the PhD school. The doctorate will be pursued extracurricularly.
Status: Part -time employee hired at ¾ of a full-time contract
Salary: The person will be employed as a research assistant in a ¾ full-time position (with all employee benefits and an additional medical insurance package) with a gross salary of PLN 7404,75 per month, which is approximately PLN 5560 net/month (1280 EUR). The MagTop project (FENG.02.01-IP.05-0028/23) is implemented as part of the MAB FENG action of the Foundation for Polish Science, co-financed by the European Union from the 2nd Priority funds of the Programme European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG).
Contact
More information can be obtained from open_positions@MagTop.ifpan.edu.pl or from the group leader zgirski@MagTop.ifpan.edu.pl
Where to apply
E-mail: rekrutacja@ifpan.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Additional Information
Selection process
Application deadline: 22.09.2026.
Later applications will not be considered.
Required materials:
- Scientific CV
- Cover letter
- Scan of MSc diploma or equivalent (or an explanation of when one is expected)
- Academic record (an academic transcript for all semesters completed to date, including grades obtained during Bachelor’s and Master’s studies in physics, materials science, or related fields)
- Recommended: A recommendation letter by an academic, or their contact email,
- Consent to process your personal data (expressed on the attached form)
For legal reasons we will not be able to process your application without this!
All required materials for the position must be sent in electronic form to open_positions@MagTop.ifpan.edu.pl and rekrutacja@ifpan.edu.pl with the Job ID# as a subject.
We encourage people with disabilities to apply. We provide friendly working conditions
Additional comments
The Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences has Rules for Internal Reports specifying the procedure for reporting violations of law and taking follow-up actions, which can be found on the Institute's website at the link: https://www.ifpan.edu.pl/en/institute/internal-reports-concerning-violations-of-law.html
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
Country: Poland
City: Warsaw
Postal Code: 02-668 Warsaw
Street: al. Lotników 32/46
Contact
City: 02-668 Warsaw
Website: https://www.ifpan.edu.pl/en/institute/open-positions.html
Street: al. Lotników 32/46
E-Mail: rekrutacja@ifpan.edu.pl
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