ENSEMBLE3 is a newly established Centre of Excellence in Warsaw, Poland, dedicated to nanophotonics, advanced materials, and innovative crystal growth technologies. The centre is a joint initiative of institutions from Poland, Germany, Italy, and Spain, funded by the Foundation for Polish Science under the International Research Agenda programme (Smart Growth Operational Programme, Measure 4.3) and the EU’s Horizon 2020 Teaming for Excellence scheme. Its research targets materials with unique electromagnetic properties for applications in photonics, optoelectronics, telecommunications, solar energy conversion, medicine, and aerospace.

The centre is recruiting one Senior Researcher to lead characterization of optical and electromagnetic properties at the micron and nanoscale using scattering Scanning Near-field Optical Microscopy (sSNOM). The role is central to verifying novel material and device concepts emerging from the centre’s research groups. The scientist will employ advanced techniques that surpass the classical diffraction limit, bridging macroscopic and nanoscale electromagnetic phenomena.

Key responsibilities include designing and executing research programmes to keep the centre at the international forefront, collaborating closely with internal groups, disseminating results to scientific and public audiences, securing external funding, and fostering industrial partnerships. The successful candidate will also build and manage a dedicated laboratory.

Essential requirements:

• Proven extensive hands‑on experience with scattering SNOM is mandatory.
• A doctorate in photonics, optoelectronics, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Strong publication record demonstrating outstanding research achievements.
• Leadership capabilities to develop and run a research laboratory.
• Track record in attracting research funding.
• Openness to internal and external collaborations, supported by a broad international network.

Applicants must submit: a CV, proof of PhD, a full publication list, a cover letter that explicitly addresses how they meet the criteria and can contribute to the centre, contact details for three senior referees, and a concise research plan aligned with ENSEMBLE3’s agenda.

The appointment is a full‑time employment contract, initially valid until December 2023, with the possibility of extension to a longer‑term or permanent position by mutual agreement. The centre is looking for researchers willing to help shape its development over an extended period. Gross annual salary ranges from 143,000 PLN (approx. 32,000 EUR) to 228,000 PLN (approx. 51,000 EUR), depending on experience and expertise.

ENSEMBLE3 offers an innovative, international research environment, collaboration with experienced scientists, and administrative support for visa and relocation. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

For data protection, personal data will be processed solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with GDPR, with a retention period of three months for active selection, followed by archiving for ten years to meet project audit requirements. If consent is given, data may be retained for one year for future openings. Candidates have standard rights of access, rectification, deletion, and complaint to supervisory authorities.

Project title:

ENSEMBLE3 Centre of Excellence for nanophotonics, advanced materials and novel crystal growth-based technologies

The Centre is funded through the International Research Agenda of the Foundation for Polish Science, under axis IV of the Smart Growth Operational Programme, Measure 4.3, and the Teaming for Excellence H2020 programme

ENSEMBLE3 is a new Centre of Excellence for nanophotonics, advanced materials, and novel crystal growth-based technologies located in Warsaw, Poland, created jointly by institutions from Poland, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The centre will work on the development of novel material technologies and advanced materials with unique electromagnetic properties, with potential applications in fields such as photonics, optoelectronics, telecommunication, solar energy conversion, medicine, and aerospace.

SENIOR RESEARCHER for scattering-SNOM at ENSEMBLE3 CoE Scientific discipline: Photonics, Optoelectronics, Physics, Chemistry, Material science, or related fields

Workplace: Warszawa

Job describtion:

Applications are welcome from excellent scientists to join the Centre of Excellence to help the Centre to be at the forefront of scientific world along with their own career development. The candidate will be responsible for characterization of the optical/electromagnetic properties of the materials developed in the other groups at the micron and nanoscales. It will verify novel design concepts for materials, structures and devices in regard to their material properties and function as optical devices – in cooperation with the research groups present at the Centre. The candidate will use novel advanced techniques of materials characterization including systems working beyond the light diffraction limit. The optimal candidate will be scientist specialized in characterization of electromagnetic phenomena and their mechanisms including both macroscopic properties as well as the ones at the nanoscale.

Key responsibilities include:

Organizing and carrying out research efforts that will place the centre at the forefront of scientific developments worldwide;

Collaborating with other groups in the centre;

Disseminating results to the public and scientific communities;

Applying for funding;

Seeking industrial collaborations.

Key assessment criteria (profile of candidates and requirements):

Proven extensive experience in scattering Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy​(sSNOM) is a must;

A doctorate in a discipline relevant to the research agenda pursued at the Centre;

Outstanding research achievements reflected by the publication record;

Leadership skills required to build and manage the research laboratory;

Proven skills in bringing research funding;

Openness to internal and external collaborations;

Extensive scientific institution/people network to build extended international collaboration.

Required documents:

Curriculum vitae; Proof of PhD;

Research record with a full list of publications;

Cover letter specifying how you meet the search criteria and can contribute to the operation of the Centre;

Names and contact details of three senior researchers who may act as referees.

A short description of a research plan that fits the research agenda of the Centre.

We offer:

Full-time employment;

Opportunity to work in an innovative scientific environment;

International cooperation with experienced researchers;

Administrative support for visa and relate

Maximum  period of contract/stipend agreement:

Initial appointment till December 2023. Extension to longer/permanent position on mutual agreement. We aim for candidates to jointly develop our centre for a longer time.

Number of job offers: 1

Annual gross salary max. 228 000 PLN (~ 51 000 EUR) to min. 143 000 PLN (~32 000 EUR) depending on experience and expertise.

Job type (employment contract/stipend): Full-time employment contract

Application deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found

Pursuant to Art. 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46 / EC (general regulation on the protection of data) “GDPR”, we would like to inform you that:

The administrator of your personal data is ENSEMBLE3 SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ with its registered office in (01-919) Warsaw, ul. Wólczyńska 133, REGON: 386406355, NIP: 1182211096, KRS 0000858669. (hereinafter referred to as “ENSEMBLE3”) www.ensemble3.eu

In matters related to the processing of your data by the Administrator, you can contact the following e-mail address: iod@ensemble3.eu

Your data will be processed in order to carry out the recruitment process, pursuant to the provisions of labor law, in particular art. 221 and following of the Act of June 26, 1974, the Labor Code (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1320 – in accordance with Article 6 (1) (c) of the GDPR).

Data not required by law, provided by you in the documents sent, will be processed on the basis of consent for which their transfer will be treated (Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR). In addition, your personal data may be processed for purposes related to future recruitment processes, on the basis of a separate consent expressed by you.

As regards the information indicated in the advertisement as necessary, in accordance with the Labor Code – providing data is mandatory and necessary to participate in the recruitment process. Failure to provide them may prevent participation in the recruitment process. Providing data other than those indicated in the advertisement as required does not affect the recruitment process and is not necessary.

The consent to the processing of personal data may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the processing that took place before its withdrawal. In this case, data not required by ENSEMBLE3 will be deleted as redundant.

Providing your personal data by you is a statutory requirement for participation in the recruitment for the position specified in the recruitment announcement on the basis of the provisions of the labor law, in particular art. 221 and following of the Act of June 26, 1974, the Labor Code (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1320 – in accordance with Article 6 (1) (c) of the GDPR).

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Project partners,

Łukasiewicz Research Network,

Supporting entity: National Center for Research and Development – experts in the field of legal and organizational protection.

Entities responsible for financing the project under which ENSEMBLE3 is created:

under the program EU H2020-WIDESPREAD-2016-2017 TEAMING PHASE 2-European Commission,

under the International Research Agendas (IRA) program of the Foundation for Polish Science co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund,

by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

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