Overview

Organisation/Company: University of Warsaw

Research Field: Physics » Other

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Other

Country: Poland

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract: To be defined

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

We seek a scientist with a recognized research record and an innovative research plan in theoretical physics that is complementary to the research conducted in the Institute of Theoretical Physics.

• We expect that the candidate will be active in research in the field of theoretical physics and effective in obtaining external funding.
• The successful candidate will teach classes at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw in accordance with the position of assistant professor, amounting to 210 hours per year. We expect commitment to teaching, including constant concern for improving the quality of classes and ensuring that teaching is linked to the latest research results.
• Performing administrative and organizational tasks related to the University-s activities
• We require candidates to have proven competence in conducting research in theoretical physics, documented by publications in reputable scientific journals. We expect innovative research plans that complement the research conducted at the Institute of Theoretical Physics.
• A prerequisite for entering the competition is a doctoral degree in theoretical physics.
• Candidates are required to have at least one year of employment in a research or research and teaching position at a foreign institution after obtaining their doctoral degree. Teaching experience at the university level is also required.
• Preference will be given to candidates who obtained their doctoral degree no earlier than 10 years ago.
• For candidates from abroad, we expect proficiency in Polish at a level sufficient to conduct teaching, administrative, and organizational work.
• We expect candidates to be highly independent in their work and to have a creative approach to research and teaching

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018. (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2024, item 1571 with further amendments )

Where to apply

E-mail iftuw@fuw.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Physics » Other

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, with further changes)
• We require candidates to have proven competence in conducting research in theoretical physics, documented by publications in reputable scientific journals. We expect innovative research plans that complement the research conducted at the Institute of Theoretical Physics.
• A prerequisite for entering the competition is a doctoral degree in theoretical physics.
• Candidates are required to have at least one year of employment in a research or research and teaching position at a foreign institution after obtaining their doctoral degree. Teaching experience at the university level is also required.
• Preference will be given to candidates who obtained their doctoral degree no earlier than 10 years ago.
• Significant scientific achievements
• Presentation of a plan for further research activities
• Teaching experience
• International experience

In addition, we expect:

• For candidates from abroad, we expect proficiency in Polish at a level sufficient to conduct teaching, administrative, and organizational work.
• We expect candidates to be highly independent in their work and to have a creative approach to research and teaching.

If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent

Research Field: Physics » Other

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Research Field: Physics » Other

Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• Previous academic achievements documented by publications and conference presentations
• Completed research internships
• Teaching experience
• Experience in obtaining grant funding

Selection process

Method of submitting an application: E-mail: iftuw@fuw.edu.pl

• Required documents:
• 1. Personal questionnaire
• 2. List of publications indexed in the Web of Science database, including the number of citations according to this database (excluding self-citations), indicating two achievements that the candidate considers to be the most important in their work.
• 3. Research plan for the coming years.
• 4. Copy/scan of doctoral diploma.
• 5. Opinions of at least 2 independent researchers. Opinions are confidential and should be sent by the reviewers directly to the above-mentioned e-mail address.

Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline indicated!

The competition is the first stage of the recruitment process. If hired, the selected candidate is required to submit the original documents. The candidates might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty. The entire procedure will be concluded before April 30th, 2026. Candidates will be individually notified of the competition results via email. Candidates with disabilities or special needs may report their accessibility requirements for the recruitment process. This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.

Information about the Internal Reporting Procedure at the University of Warsaw pursuant to the Act of June 14, 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers: The University of Warsaw has a procedure for reporting rights violations - Internal reporting procedure, attached to Ordinance No. 94 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw dated 17 September 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation at the University of Warsaw and for undertaking follow-up actions, published and available in Monitor UW 2024, item 266.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics, Institute of Theoretical Physics

Country: Poland

City: Warsaw