Position name: Research assistant, Field: Natural sciences, Discipline: Physical sciences

Offer Description

Position name:Research assistant

Discipline:Physical sciences

Reference no.: K63W11D11/60/2026

Place of work: Wrocław

Type of contract: employment contract

Working time :3/8

Position description:Research position. The person employed as a research assistant will carry out tasks related to the project focused on the fabrication, heterogeneous integration of quantum emitters, and realization of electrical contacts, and additionally, tasks related to optical characterization of quantum light sources and integrated photonic systems.

Project: NAWA POLISH RETURNS 2024 project, NAWA,Coherent Single-Photon Sources Integrated with Low-Loss Platforms for Quantum Computing at Telecom Wavelengths (COSMOS), 07PP/0002/2025, Project Principal Investigator: Paweł Holewa

Responsibilities: The person in this position will be responsible for conducting scientific research, including:

• micro- and nanofabrication of semiconductor quantum devices and photonic microcavities (e.g., using electron beam lithography and dry plasma etching techniques),
• heterogeneous integration of quantum emitter structures with photonic integrated circuit platforms,
• fabrication and optimization of electrical contacts and semiconductor junction structures for electric-field control of quantum emitters,
• carrying out quantum optical experiments on pre-integrated structures and fully integrated photonic devices,
• characterization of optical emission properties, single-photon purity, and photon indistinguishability using interferometric setups,
• evaluation of cavity coupling efficiency, Purcell enhancement, and emission dynamics in cryogenic conditions,
• preparation of scientific publications,
• participation in group meetings,
• reporting research progress.

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MSc degreein physics, nanotechnology, materials science, electronic engineering, or a related discipline,
• Very good command of English and excellent communication skills.
• Practical experience in cleanroom processing and semiconductor micro- and nanofabrication techniques (e.g., lithography, dry etching, or thin-film deposition).
• Experience in heterogeneous integration techniques (e.g., micro-transfer printing, wafer bonding, pick-and-place) or semiconductor device processing (metallization, electrical contact fabrication) will be an additional asset.
• Hands-on experience in quantum optics or optical spectroscopy of semiconductor nanostructures (e.g., micro-photoluminescence, time-resolved spectroscopy, or single-photon correlation measurements) will be an additional asset.
• Experience in manuscript writing and presenting scientific results will be an additional advantage.
• High personal culture and strong work ethic.

Specific Requirements

Required documents :

• Application for participation in the recruitment addressed to the Rector
• A copy of the document confirming possession of a professional title, academic degree/title
• Self-report containing information on research, teaching and organizational activities
• List of publications
• List and description of scientific internships
• Statement on having read the information regarding the processing of personal data
• Statement on meeting the requirements set out in Art. 113 of the Act of July 20, 2018. Law on higher education and science

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

• Stableemployment based on an employment contract,
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including hands-on cleanroom processing in the newly established Center 3MN at Wrocław Tech (equipped with advanced EBL, ICP-RIE, and micro-transfer printing systems) as well as high-end optical setups at the Laboratory for Optical Spectroscopy of Nanostructures (LOSN)
• Work in a dynamic, young, and ambitious research group operating at the cutting edge of integrated quantum photonics,
• Excellent opportunities for scientific career development, high-impact publications, and presentation of results at international conferences,
• International exposure and mobility, including potential short‑term research stays and training at leading European partner institutions (e.g., Technical University of Denmark - DTU)

Development prospects :

• Depending on the candidate’s experience and background, the person in this position willhave the opportunity to develop key competencies at the intersection