Assistant in the Research Staff Group (F/M), Faculty of Technical Physics, Information Technology, and Applied Mathematics, Institute of Physics

17 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Lodz University of Technology

Department

Faculty of Technical Physics, Information Technology, and Applied Mathematics, Institute of Physics

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Master Positions

Application Deadline

17 May 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Country

Poland

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

17 Apr 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

Lodz University of Technology is one of the finest universities of technology in Poland. Its tradition and experience in training professionals and conducting research date back 80 years. It is an attractive partner for business. It cooperates with the largest national and international corporations. It conducts research of a European standard, develops new technologies and creates innovation in collaboration with the leading research centers all over the world. One of the pillars of Lodz University of Technology management is equal treatment of staff regardless of their gender, age, race or other demographic and social characteristics. In 2016, TUL was the first technical university in Poland to receive the HR Excellence in Research award certifying that the University adheres to the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

1.    Candidate Requirements:

•    The candidate should hold a PhD degree in the field of exact and natural sciences
•    have more than four years of scientific experience
•    have authored or co-authored at least five articles published in JCR-indexed scientific journals within the last five years
•    have experience in conducting numerical studies related to the simulation of physical phenomena in photonic and/or optoelectronic devices, with programming skills in Python and experience with visualization data software considered an additional asset

2.    Employment Conditions:
•    Recruitment for Assistant positions within project no. FENG.01.01-IP.01-A0ZA/25-00, titled: "A new type of hazardous gas analyzer based on photonic and optoelectronic components ".  Project under the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) TEAM NET FENG program (Action 2.3 TEAM NET).
•   Employment type: full-time employment contract for a fixed term – for the duration of the project.
•   Base salary: 7,070 PLN gross.
•    Expected start date: June 8, 2026.

3.    Description of Expected Tasks and Responsibilities for the Two Positions:

An Assistant researcher with experience in semiconductor device physics and numerical modeling will be employed. The candidate is expected to have experience in conducting numerical simulations using computational packages such as PLaSK, RPSMES, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret experimental and simulation results. The candidate should be able to prepare scientific reports and present research results publicly in English, and demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
Throughout all stages of the project, the Assistant researcher will be involved in activities related to the design of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers.
Planned employment in the FENG.01.01 SMART Path project led by Prof. Tomasz Czyszanowski, PhD, DSc, Eng.

4.    List of Required Documents:
1.    Application for employment addressed to the Rector of Lodz University of Technology.
2.    CV with contact details, including previous scientific achievements, specifically:
• Scientific experience gained in Poland and/or abroad,
• Participation in research projects,
• Publications in JCR-listed journals,
• Up to five most significant awards related to scientific research.
3.    Personal questionnaire for applicants, Appendix 1.1 to the OTM-R Policy – Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment Process.
4.    Data protection clause, Appendix 1.2 to the OTM-R Policy.
5.    Consent for personal data processing, Appendix 1.3 to the OTM-R Policy.
6.    Copies/certificates of diplomas.
7.    Other documents confirming qualifications.

5.    Submission Details:
Applications should be submitted electronically to the following email address: katarzyna.deptula@p.lodz.pl
Deadline: May 17, 2026
All required documents must be submitted in PDF format (the total size of the attachments should not exceed 10 MB).
Candidates who meet the formal requirements and project criteria may be invited for an interview. Information regarding a potential interview will be sent to applicants via email.

6.    Contact Information:
For further details regarding the recruitment process, please contact the project leader:
Prof. Tomasz Czyszanowski
Email: tomasz.czyszanowski@p.lodz.pl

7.    Expected Date of Selection Announcement: May 18, 2026

8.    Additional information:
We have an internal procedure for reporting legal violations and taking follow-up actions at Lodz University of Technology.
 

Where to apply

E-mail

katarzyna.deptula@p.lodz.pl

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Internal Application form(s) needed
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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Lodz University of Technology

Country

Poland

State/Province

Sent for Approval

City

Lodz

Postal Code

93-005

Street

Wólczańska 217/221

Contact

City

Lodz

Website

http://www.p.lodz.pl

Street

Żeromskiego 116

Postal Code

90-924

E-Mail

katarzyna.deptula@p.lodz.pl

STATUS: EXPIRED

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