Physicist

Job ID: #JOB 18/2026

Job Description

Job Title: Physicist

Job Summary: The Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, calls for applications for an open Auxiliary Post position in the SONATA BIS-10 research project funded by the National Science Centre (NCN). A winning candidate will assist the group with the lithography processes (including both optical and electron-beam) and other processing techniques, such as metal deposition processes. The scope of duties will also include assistance in measurements and maintaining the experimental setup.

Job Description: Magnons have recently been considered a new candidate for coherent quantum information processing, where their interactions with various excitations can be achieved via magnetic dipoles. Magnons are collective spin excitations in magnetic materials and operate in the GHz–THz frequency range. Ferromagnetic metals offer very high spin densities, enabling strong magnon-photon coupling and efficient information transfer in compact devices. This project focuses on the fabrication, characterization, and nanoscale integration of magnetic materials for hybrid magnonic devices. The work includes preparation of thin films and nanostructures, operation of micro- and nanofabrication equipment, support of microwave and magnetic measurements, and assistance with data collection and analysis. The technician will contribute to the development and testing of nanoscale magnetic structures designed for the studies. Tasks may include sample preparation, lithography, deposition processes, cleanroom work, operation and maintenance of experimental setups.

Requirements:

1. A Master of Sciences degree in physics or in related fields, such as e.g. materials engineering and electronics, is required
2. Good familiarity with the lithography and processing techniques, such as electron-beam lithography, optical lithography, lift-off and metal deposition techniques.
3. Experience with general laboratory workflow.
4. Ability to work in a team as well as independently
5. Fluent spoken and written English.

Main research field: Physics

Sub Research Field: Condensed matter physics, Nanotechnology

Career Stage: Master of Sciences

Type of Contract: employment for a fixed term of 6 months

Status: Full-time

Salary: Approximately 6 000 PLN gross per month (7 900 PLN project costs).

Contact

All queries should be submitted to: open_positions@MagTop.ifpan.edu.pl or to Dr. Aleksandr Kazakov kazakov@MagTop.ifpan.edu.pl. Please mention the Job ID in the subject.

Application details

Application deadline: 14 June 2026. Applications after deadline will not be considered.

Required materials:

1.  Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation letter
3. Scan of Master diploma
4. Consent to process your personal data (expressed on the form attached to this announcement)

All materials should be submitted in electronic form to the three addresses: rekrutacja@ifpan.edu.pl,  Kazakov@MagTop.ifpan.edu.pl and open_positions@MagTop.ifpan.edu.pl, Please mention the Job ID in the subject

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1. The controller of the personal data provided is the Institute of Physics PAS, Al. Lotników 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, phone: +48 (22) 116-2111, e mail: director@ifpan.edu.pl, e-Delivery: AE:PL 98717-27182-CSCSC-18.
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3. Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the recruitment process for the position of Physicist, Auxiliary Post.
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