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Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Research Field Physics » Mathematical physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 11 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary 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 are looking for a candidate to conduct research and teach at the Department of Mathematical Methods in Physics within the profile of the department, i.e. in mathematical physics, mathematical methods of physics, and mathematicsrelated to description of physical phenomena. In particular subjects such as the theory of group representations, algebras of operators on Hilbert spaces, mathematical methods of quantum field theory, non-commutative mathematical structures such as e.g. quantum groups, classical field theory, differential geometry.

We offer the position of assistant professor (adiunkt) with responsibilities that include research and teaching.

The requirements:

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 2022, item 574). In particular, we are looking for a candidate with a doctoral degree in physical sciences or in mathematics, with at least two years of experience in conducting scientific research, confirmed by publications in at least one of the above-mentioned fields. Previous experience in teaching at a university level is mandatory. The successful candidate is expected to be active in the field of mathematical physics or mathematics.

Key responsibilities:

A person employed as an assistant professor will conduct research in the Department of Mathematical Methods in Physics. The candidates are expected to commit to teaching duties both on the undergraduate and graduate level at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw, according to courses offered by the Department. The number of teaching hours is 210 per academic year. We expect involvement in

conducting didactic courses and care to uphold high level of teaching and introduce elements of current research into teaching as well as participation in seminars organized at the Department of Mathematical Methods in Physics.

Where to apply

E-mail aleksandra.nowak@fuw.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Mathematics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The conditions for entering the competition are:

• Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text)
• A doctoral degree in in physics or mathematics
• Significant scientific achievements including publications in journals whose 2024 SJR index was not lower than 1.5
• Minimum two years of research work as a post-doc researcher or in an equivalent position
• Experience in teaching mathematics at university level
• International experience

Languages POLISH Level Good

Research Field MathematicsPhysics » Mathematical physics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

According to Polish Labor Law and Higher Education Act andemployment rules at the University of Warsaw

Eligibility criteria

Candidates will be selected by a Committee appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Physics. The decision will be made based on:

1) Scientific achievements including publications in renowned scientific journals

2) Distinctions resulting from scientific research, such as scholarships, awards, and research experience gained outside the home institution, as well as participation in scientific workshops, training, and research projects

3) Teaching experience

Selection process

Interested candidates should submit via e-mail to aleksandra.nowak@fuw.edu.pl (with title “Konkurs na adiunkta w KMMF”)the following documents:

• List of at least two independent researchers whom the committee may ask for reference letter concerning the candidate’s scientific activity

The candidates might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty.

The entire procedure will be concluded by May 1, 2026. Candidates will be individually notified ofthe competition results via e-mail.

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.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics, Department of Mathematical Methods in Physics Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-093 Street Pasteura 5 Geofield

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