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 more than 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 centres 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. The requirements for the candidate:
- The candidate must meet the requirements set forth in the annex to NCN Council Resolution No. 23/2023
of February 16, 2023, regarding amendments to the Regulations on the allocation of funds for the implementation of tasks financed by the NCN in the area of research projects - Ph.D. degree in science and life sciences in the discipline of physical, chemical sciences, or related
Sciences; The person employed in this position must hold a doctoral degree obtained in the year of employment in the project or within the seven years prior to January 1st of the year of employment in the project. This period may be extended by the duration of long-term (over 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work. Additionally, this period may be extended by the number of months spent on childcare and parenting leave granted under the terms of the Labor Code. The application submission date is considered to be the closing date for applications in the competition, and in the case of women intending to participate in the competition – by 18 months for each born or adopted child, if this method of indicating career breaks is more favorable. - Fluency in written and spoken English
- Experience in studying the optoelectronic properties of organic semiconductors;
- Experience in thin film deposition;
- Experience in studying the surface morphology and microstructure of thin films;
- Proven track record of scientific accomplishments in optoelectronics;
- The ability to prepare scientific reports and public presentation of scientific results in English;
The ability to work in a team environment.
Desired additional skills:
- Ability to prepare thin films of organic materials by various solution and thermal sputtering methods;
- Experience in constructing and testing organic field-effect transistors;
- Experience using gloveboxes;
- Openness to new concepts, ease of learning;
- Independence and decision-making skills;
Experience in fabrication of sensors and neuromorphic systems based on organic transistors
2. Working conditions:- Employment contract (full-time) from July 2026 with a PLN 8850,00 of full remuneration costs
- Employment contract until June 2028
- Full public health insurance, a package of social benefits for Lodz University of Technology employees (including FitProfit/FitSport sports card);
- Career development opportunities: Working in a young, dynamically developing team, access to unique research infrastructure. During the project, there is the opportunity to complete an internship with one of the foreign partners.
2. Description of the expected scope of tasks and responsibilities:
- Conducting scientific research under dr hab. Tomasz Marszałek supervision within the research project “Controlled crystallization for trap-limited charge carrier transport in organic semiconductors” (Acronym: Crystal).
- Performing duties of an assistant supervisor for a PhD student employed to carry out the Crystal project.
- Active participation in organizational work related to implementation of the Crystal project.
- Active participation in the construction and organization of laboratory facilities needed for the implementation of the Crystal project and in maintaining them in good technical condition.
Organizational work for the Department of Molecular Physics, Faculty of Chemistry and Lodz University of Technology in the scope related to the implementation of the Crystal project (e.g. related to renovations, moving to new premises, failures, etc.).
4. List of required documents:
1) Application for employment to the JM Rector of Lodz University of Technology;
2) Personal questionnaire for a person applying for employment at the Lodz University of Technology, as provided in Appendix No. 1.1 to the " OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT”
3) Data Privacy Statement as provided in Appendix No. 1.2 to the "OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT";
4) Consent to processing of personal data, as provided in Annex No. 1.3 to the " OTM-R POLICY - OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT ";
5) True copies/copies of diplomas;
6) Other documents proving qualifications.
5. Applications will be accepted until 24.05.2026 r. at the Secretariat of the Department of Molecular Physics, Lodz University of Technology, 114 Żeromskiego Street, 90-924 Łódź, (building A34, room D4.02) or by e-mail: w3k31@adm.p.lodz.pl (in the title of the e-mail necessarily write: "competition OPUS 25 - research assistant professor (F/M) K31"). The competition organizer reserves the right to cancel the competition without giving any reasons. The results of the competition are not tantamount to the establishment of the employment relationship with Lodz University of Technology. The final decision on employment will be made by the Rector based on the recommendation of the competition committee. Candidates will be allowed to collect their documents related to the competition for 30 days after the competition ends.
6. Contact person and e-mail address for sending documents or scans: Katarzyna Tadel w3k31@adm.p.lodz.pl
7. Expected date of the annoucement of the decision: 29.05.2026
8. Candidate Information Materials (Department of Molecular Physics description):
Department of Molecular Physics (KFM) is a part of the Faculty of Chemistry of the Lodz University of Technology. It is an interdisciplinary unit, conducting research at the intersection of chemistry, physics, material engineering, including nanotechnology.
Currently, the Department's topics include the physics of organic solids, physics and physical chemistry of polymers, including:
- electrical and optical properties,
- conductivity and photoconductivity of polymers;
- electroluminescence and luminescence of organic materials;
- molecular spectroscopy of polymers;
- stimuli-sensitive polymer hydrogels;
- organic semiconductors and conductors, molecular crystals;
- physical methods of polymer modification, new methods of composites manufacturing;
- thin film deposition technologies;
- modeling of macromolecular dynamics;
9. Additional information: We have an internal procedure for reporting violations of the law and taking follow-up actions at the Lodz University of Technology.