Open call for assistant position in Prof. Michał Matuszewski’s project (MM/12/2025)

Director of the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CFT PAN) in Warsaw announces a competition for one assistant position under the QUONDENSATE project „QUantum reservoir cOmputing based on eNgineered DEfect NetworkS in trAnsition meTal dichalcogEnides” financed by the European Commission (contract number: 101130384).


Project website: https://quondensate.eu/


The selected candidate will join the Polariton Theory Group at CFT PAN managed by Michał Matuszewski.


The candidate must have experience in light-matter interaction research and numerical simulations, and a master's degree in physical sciences on the date of commencement of employment. The aim of the project is to implement a quantum neural network in two-dimensional semiconductor materials.


The position will be initially granted for one year, with the possibility of extension for another 1.5 year, provided that the work efficiency is satisfactory.


The amount of monthly remuneration is approx. PLN 8,000 – 9,000/month gross. The salary depends on the candidate's experience and qualifications.



Required documents:

  1. Scientific CV including the course of studies and possible scientific achievements (publications, participation in research projects, internships, conference presentations)

supplemented with the clause, “I consent to the processing of my personal data necessary for the recruitment process in accordance with the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2016/679 of April 27, 2016, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR).”

  1. Motivation letter, with a brief description of the Candidate’s scientific interests and future research plans.
  2. Names and e-mail addresses of two potential referees.
  3. Signed RODO clause.


The documents should be sent electronically to rekrutacja@cft.edu.pl, by July 31st, 2025, with obligatory consent to process the personal data (see below). Please add the reference number in the e-mail’s title: MM/XX/2025.


All questions regarding the position should be directed to mmatuszewski@cft.edu.pl.



Candidates will be assessed based on the above documents. Selected Candidates may be invited to an interview, which will take place at the Institute or remotely. The competition will be decided by the end of August 2025, and selected candidates will be informed by e-mail.


The preferred start date of employment is October 2025, although it can be negotiated.