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COMPETITION OPENING DATE APRIL 30, 2025

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher to join the Quantum Photonics Laboratory research group. You will contribute to the theoretical or experimental developments in our quest to manipulate, measure and explore applications of high-dimensional entangled states of light, using tools based on integrated optics. You will join an experienced team, and build on the strong expertise of the research group in electro-optic and optical nonlinear shaping of quantum light pulses, quantum communication, mid-infrared quantum optics and beyond.

The employment will be within the project „High-dimensional entanglement in an integrated optical platform“ financed by the National Science Centre (Poland) within the SONATA BIS 13 program grant of Dr Michał Karpiński. The planned employment period is for up to 36 months.

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate is expected to:

• have a doctoral degree or obtain a doctoral degree before the starting work
• have research experience either in:
• theoretical quantum optics or quantum information, or
• classical photonic integrated circuit design and/or characterization, or
• microwave electronics, or
• experimental quantum optics
• have a good command of the English language, written and spoken
• be motivated, independent in solving research problems, and eager to learn.

The call is open to persons meeting the conditions specified in art. 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 -  Law on Higher Education and Science (Polish Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended).

The candidate must meet the conditions set by the National Science Center for people employed in a post-doc position. In particular, the person employed for this position must have a doctoral degree obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period does not include breaks related to maternity leave, additional maternity leave, leave on the conditions of maternity leave, additional leave on the conditions of maternity leave, paternity leave, or parental leave granted on the terms specified in the provisions of the Labor Code or the receipt of sickness allowance or rehabilitation benefits in connection with incapacity for work, including those caused by diseases requiring medical rehabilitation. For women, the indicated 7-year period may be extended by 18 months for each child born or adopted. A woman can choose a more favourable way to indicate breaks in her scientific career.

The employment will take place in accordance with the NCN regulations, in particular the employed person must meet the following conditions jointly:

• the principal investigator was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of her doctoral dissertation;
• their PhD degree has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post or they have completed a continuous and evidenced post-doctoral fellowship of at least 10 months in another institution than the host institution for the project and in another country than the one in which they have been conferred a PhD degree;
• at the time of receiving remuneration, they will not be receiving any other remuneration paid from the funds granted to research projects under NCN calls under the heading of direct costs;
• in the period of receiving the remuneration they will be receiving no remuneration from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with registered office outside of Poland;
• during the period of receiving this remuneration, he will not receive retirement benefits from the social security system;
• will be employed for at least 6 months.

Specific Requirements

As part of the Sonata BIS project „High-dimensional entanglement in an integrated optical platform“ under the supervision of Dr. Michał Karpiński, you will perform research tasks within the project, work with other team members, supervise students, write or contribute to writing of research publications and present research results at conferences and meetings. Depending on your expertise you will be involved either in theoretical aspects of the research project, or in experimental developments.

Benefits

The work will be carried out at the Institute of Experimental Physics, at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw under the supervision of Dr Michał Karpiński. This is a full-time position for a period of up to 36 months.

You will be entitled to paid leave according to the Polish employment law, to social benefits and access to sports facilities for the employees of the University of Warsaw. 

Eligibility criteria

1. possession of a PhD degree in physics, electronic engineering, or a related field, or prospect of obtaining the PhD degree before starting work.
2. research experience either in:

• theoretical quantum optics or quantum information, or
• classical photonic integrated circuit design and/or characterization, or
• microwave electronics, or
• experimental quantum optics

1. interest in the subject, motivation.
2. command of the English language

Selection process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents by e-mail to michal.karpinski@fuw.edu.pl in form of PDF files (with the e-mail title including the phrase: „Postdoc SONATA BIS”):

1. Application for the position - a pdf-format scan of a signed document.
2. Information on the processing of personal data - information clause and consent clause - attachment to the announcement (available on the website https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2021/01/Klauzula-informacyjna-przy-rekrutacji-do-pracy_11_2019_EN.docx  -  a pdf-format scan of a signed document.
3. Statement on reading and accepting the rules for job applications for a position of an academic teacher at the University of Warsaw (available on the website https://www.fuw.edu.pl/dokumenty-i-formularze.html ) -  a pdf-format scan of a signed document
4. Copy of doctoral diploma or document(s) confirming the prospect of obtaining a doctoral degree before starting employment,
5. Curriculum vitae,
6. Cover letter
7. List of publications with a single most important achievement highlighted,
8. List of at least 2 professors or senior faculty members familiar with the candidate’s achievements who may be asked for reference letters (including contact details),
9. Copies of other relevant documents confirming candidate‘s qualifications.

As part of the employment process, the selected candidate will be required to submit the original documents.

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

The entire employment procedure will be concluded before 30.06.2025. Candidates will be individually notified of the results of this call by 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 researcher and its positive result will lead to consecutive steps.

The University of Warsaw follows an Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment Policy, the content of which can be accessed at: https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/polityka-rekrutacji

Additional comments

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.

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).