Assistant professor; adjunkt - research

Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics

Organisation/Company Nicolaus Copernicus University Department Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Poland Final date to receive applications 18 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668) and the following qualification criteria:

• PhD degree in physics/optics/computer science/mathematics/biomedical engineering/optometry or a related discipline
• Experience in the field of phase optics
• Experience in developing optical imaging techniques
• Experience in biomedical imaging, particularly in vivo human eye imaging
• Skills in signal and image analysis (e.g., using Matlab, Python, or Labview)
• Proficient level of communication in English (spoken and written) and excellent presentation skills
• High motivation and enthusiasm for scientific work in a multidisciplinary team

Additionally, the following traits will be highly advantageous:

• Experience with OCT and SLO technologies
• Experience in laboratory and/or clinical work in the field of biomedical imaging
• Experience in programming in languages such as Matlab, Python, Labview, C/C++/C#, and others

We offer employment within the Center of Excellence "From Fundamental Optics to Applied Biophotonics" at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń at the Institute of Physics, at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics, at the Department of Biophotonics and Optical Engineering.

Period of employment: 11 months

Position starts in February 2026

E-mail maciej.szkulmowski.pl

Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Physics

Selection process

Documents required:

• Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment
• Copy of higher education diploma
• Copy of doctorate certificate
• Information about scientific, didactic and organizational achievements (abstract comprising candidate's most important areas of research, and scientific, educational, and other achievements)
• List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)
• Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council od 27 April 2016 (L119/1)
• Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest
• A cover letter (addressed to Professor Andrzej Tretyn, Rector of the Nicolaus Copernicus University)

The contest will be adjudicated by 31.01.2026

Planned employment from 1.02.2026

After a preliminary selection, a shortlist of candidates who fulfil the main eligibility criteria will be invited for an interview, either in person or online.

NCU declares the right not to choose any candidate.

The university does not provide accommodation.

Please be informed that the person selected through the competition will be obliged to submit a certificate from the National Criminal Register with regard to offences specified in Chapters 19 and 25 of the Penal Code (including offences against sexual freedom and morality), in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction of 29 July 2005 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939 and of 2022, item 2600), or for the corresponding offences defined in foreign law.

The obligation to verify applies to a person whose tasks will be related to the protected activity referred to in Article 21. of the Act of 13 May 2016 on counteracting the threat of sexual offences and the protection of minors (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 560).

Pursuant to art. 24 paragraph 6 of the Act of June 14, 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), information on the internal reporting procedure at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

POSTAL ADDRESS TO WHICH THE APPLICANT CAN SEND DOCUMENTS IF HE DOES NOT WANT TO USE THE ON-LINE SYSTEM:

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics Country Poland City Toruń Postal Code 87-100 Street Grudziądzka 5 Geofield