Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Technology Research Field Engineering — Materials engineering Physics — Crystal growth Physics — Solid state physics Physics — Condensed matter properties Physics — Applied physics Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Research Support Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 15 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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 scientific profile of the position relates to the specialization of the Surface Engineering Department at Warsaw University of Technology. Candidates should have a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification, as well as a doctoral degree in Engineering Sciences, specializing in Materials Engineering or a related field. Candidate should also have experience of conducting scientific research and leading project investigations into the synthesis of transition metal (-borides, -carbides and -nitrides) films using hybrid magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS/DCMS). Candidates are also expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following research techniques: analysis of the ionization state of plasma in time-resolved mode (mass spectrometry); chemical-phase analysis of thin films (XRD, XPS and Raman); structural-phase characterization of coatings using electron microscopy (SEM, (S)TEM/HRTEM); TEM preparation (FIB); and nanoindentation performance.

Where to apply

E-mail wim@pw.edu.pl

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in Engineering Sciences, specializing in Materials Engineering or related field
• Experience leading project investigations into the synthesis of transition metal films using hybrid magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS/DCMS)
• Proficiency in plasma mass spectrometry (time-resolved mode)
• Proficiency in thin film chemical-phase analysis (XRD, XPS, Raman)
• Proficiency in structural-phase characterization using electron microscopy (SEM, (S)TEM/HRTEM)
• Experience with TEM preparation (FIB)
• Experience with nanoindentation performance
• Excellent English language skills
• Excellent Polish language skills
• Years of Research Experience 1‑4

Contact

Company: Warsaw University of Technology Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering

Address: 02-507 Street Woloska 141, Warsaw, Poland