Assistant Professor (post-doc) – research staff [46/2025/NA/WNST/IFiz/p-d] ​

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Assistant Professor (post-doc) – research staff [46/2025/NA/WNST/IFiz/p-d] ​

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Offer DescriptionRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA IN KATOWICE
announces the open call for the position of Assistant Professor (post-doc) in the group of research staffin the research project NCN OPUS 27 „On the road toward equilibrium – unraveling non-equilibrium behaviour of soft matter confined at the nanoscale”, led by Professor Karolina Adrjanowicz.Place of work: Faculty of Science and Technology, August Chełkowski Institute of PhysicsJob location: 75 Pułku Piechoty 1, 41-500 ChorzówNumber of available positions: 1Key words: glass transition, ultra-stable glasses, glass-forming systems, dielectric spectroscopy, thin films, physical vapor deposition, non-linear dielectric effects, spectroscopic ellipsometry, glass transition dynamics, non-equilibrium phenomena, soft matter, molecular mobility, geometrical confinementApplications to the open call may be submitted by those who meet the conditions specified in Section 113 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• conducting research in the discipline in the research project led by Prof. Karolina Adrjanowicz:

• preparation of organic and inorganic thin films by the physical vapor deposition technique,
• optimizing experimental conditions allowing for the formation of ultrastable glasses and their further characterization (e.g., density profiling, uncovering the amount of irreversibly absorbed layer and its role, investigation of the molecular mobility via dielectric technique, verifying possible differences in the segmental dynamics and density distribution with spin-coated films of approximately the same thickness, etc.),
• investigating the effect of changes in the surface chemistry on the dynamics of nanometric-size thin films prepared via vapor-deposition and spin-coating,
• investigating the role of confinement size, surface chemistry, or external electric field on non-equilibrium effects observed at the nanoscale,
• realization of organizational duties in accordance with the Individual Assignment of Duties.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• minimum PhD in the discipline of physical sciences,
• recent, high-scoring scientific achievements, in particular in the scope of studying dynamics of the glass-forming systems in the macro- and nanoscale (publications indexed in Scopus or Web of Science will be scored higher), experience in conducting research at high electric fields, and studying non-linear dielectric response of glass-forming systems,
• experience in laboratory work,
• expertise in preparation of thin films by vapor deposition and spin coating, in-situ dielectric measurements of organic thin films, differential scanning calorimetry, broadband dielectric spectroscopy,
• history of international scientific activity (e.g. documented internship abroad, participation in international conferences),
• history of application for external financing of research projects through participation in competitive grant programmes,
• presentation of two letters of recommendation from members of the leading researchers dealing in research of the glass state-forming materials in the macro- and nano-scale using dielectric spectroscopy,
• fluent English skills in speech and writing.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• software operation skills e.g. OriginLab, MS Office, Matlab, Python,
• experience/readiness to work in a research team.

Specific RequirementsAdditionally we want to inform that the candidate must fulfil the following conditions:

• The candidate received their PhD maximum 7 years prior to employment in the project,
• The candidate has received their PhD in other higher education institution than the University of Silesia in Katowice, or they had minimum 10-month of continual, documented post-doctoral internship in the institution other than the University of Silesia in Katowice and in other country than the country where they received their doctoral degree,
• The project manager/coordinator was neither a supervisor nor an auxiliary supervisor of the candidate’s PhD thesis,
• During the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, the candidate shall not receive any remuneration from the funds assigned as a part of direct costs in research projects financed by the National Science Centre (NCN),
• During the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they shall not receive any remuneration arising from the employment contract concluded with other employer, also from the employer with residence beyond Poland.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationBenefitsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• full time employment under the fixed period employment contract for the period of the research project NCN OPUS 27 „On the road toward equilibrium – unraveling non-equilibrium employment at the University as a primary place of work,
• monthly remuneration in the amount of 8986 PLN gross (including seniority bonus, if applicable),
• additional remuneration components in accordance with The Rules and Regulations of Remuneration for Employees of the University of Silesia in Katowice, including the pro-quality bonus,
• task-based working time,
• opportunity for professional development,
• work environment supporting sustainable development based on the diversity, equality and inclusion,
• social benefits package,
• group life insurance for the University employees, their spouses/life partners and adult children,
• private medical care as a part of additional health insurance for the University employees, their spouses/life partners and children,
• ability to join the Occupational Pension Scheme and the group pension insurance POGODNA JESIEŃ.

Eligibility criteriaREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * motivational letter referring to the level of fulfilment of the open call requirements by the candidate,

• scientific resume (CV),
• copies of the documents confirming candidate’s qualifications (including the PhD diploma or certificate of granting the PhD degree, MA diploma or equivalent degree diploma),
• list of publications,
• candidate’s declaration that during the period when the candidate receives the remuneration for their full-time work in the project, they shall receive neither other remuneration from the funds assigned as a part of direct costs in research projects financed by the National Science Centre (NCN) programmes, not receive remuneration arising from the employment contract concluded with other employer, including the employer with residence beyond Poland,
• other documentation defined in the open call requirements.

Selection processSCHEDULE OF THE CALL:

• application submission deadline: 1st of September 2025(11.59 p.m. CET)
• the selection process will be concluded by: 31st of October 2025

OPEN CALL PROCEDURE:Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications and applications submitted in any other way than defined in the open call announcement shall not be considered.The open call is conducted and solved by the open call committee appointed by the Rector. The open call procedure consists of two stages:1) the formal assessment of the submitted documents,2) merit-based evaluation of the candidates.The formal assessment is preceded by the initial verification of the submitted documents confirming fulfilment of the requirements defined in the open call announcement. In the case of doubts the open call committee may call the applicant to complete the documentation in the defined period of time.The open call committee prepares a list of persons whose applications fulfil the open call requirements to the greatest extent and invites them for an interview.The interview may take place in person or by using the electronic means of communication. The invited candidates may be asked to prepare additional materials for the needs of presentation of their candidacy during the interview.In the case of applications submitted by the persons who already have a history of employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice the selection committee will also take into account the opinions of the candidate’s superiors.The open call committee may resign from conducting the interview if they state that the applications submitted in the open call do not fulfil the open call requirements.The open call is solved by way of resolution adopted by the open call committee by secret ballot with the simple majority of votes.The applicants are notified about the results of the open call. The applicants have a right to appeal against the open call committee’s decision in writing within 7 days from the day they are notified about the result of the open call. The appeal shall be considered by the Rector within the period of maximum 30 days.The final, binding decision on employment of the candidate selected and recommended by the open call committee is made by the Rector.The University reserves the right to leave the call unresolved.Additional commentsThe condition necessary for employment of the candidate selected in the selection proceedings is the fulfilment of the requirements defined in art. 113 and art. 118 as well as obligations arising from Section 265(4), (5), (13) of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571).In the case of applying for employment at the University of Silesia in Katowice as the primary place of work, candidates employed in other higher education institutions as their primary place of work, should, as of the day of their employment, fulfil the requirement defined in art. 120, section 2 of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571), according to which an academic may have only one primary place of work at a time.In the case of person selected as a result of the open call selection procedure, who has obtained their academic degree, their degree in arts or their professional title abroad, and whose academic degree, degree in arts or their professional title has not been recognized as equivalent with the adequate Polish degree or title, employment of such person is possible in accordance with art. 116 section 2a of the Act – Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Law 2024 item 1571), in accordance with the procedure in force at the University or on the basis of the nostrification procedure, for which the candidate shall apply. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Science and Technology, August Chełkowski Institute of Physics Country Poland State/Province Silesia City Chorzów Postal Code 41-500 Street 75 Pułku Piechoty 1Contact State/ProvinceSilesia CityKatowice WebsiteStreetBankowa 12 Postal Code40-007 E-Mailkatarzyna.wiecek-jakubek@us.edu.plSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Chorzów, śląskie

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Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:16:27 GMT

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