Pustelny Group — Quantum Sensing, Fundamental Physics, Spin Systems
PUSTELNY GROUP
Quantum Sensing, Fundamental Physics, Spin Systems
OPEN RESEARCH POSITIONS
We are actively recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Doctoral (PhD) Candidate to join our team at the Marian Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University in Kraków within the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC Pathfinder Open) project on Nanoscale Diamond MRI.
1. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
EIC Pathfinder Open | Full-Time Contract | Kraków, Poland
We seek an outstanding experimental physicist or physical chemist to drive room-temperature nanoscale MRI using shallow nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond.
Key Research Focus:
- Optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) of shallow (<10 nm) NV ensembles
- Integration of pulsed on-chip 3D microcoils (>1 mT/µm) for spatial encoding
- Implementation of dynamical decoupling sequences and high-speed SPAD readout
- Close collaboration with European partners: Ulm University (Prof. Fedor Jelezko), MPQ Garching, and EPFL Lausanne
Requirements:
- PhD in physics, quantum optics, magnetic resonance (NMR/EPR/MRI), or related field
- Hands-on laboratory experience with laser optics, confocal/wide-field microscopy, or pulsed RF/microwaves
- Strong programming skills in Python for experiment automation and data analysis
2. DOCTORAL (PhD) CANDIDATE
Doctoral School (FAIS UJ) + EIC Stipend | 4-Year PhD
Join the English-language Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences at Jagiellonian University with guaranteed research funding.
PhD Thesis Scope:
- Development of wide-field NV-diamond Fourier magnetic imaging platforms
- Spin-1 Hamiltonian quantum engineering and noise suppression protocols
- Multi-channel SPAD array data acquisition and Bayesian image reconstruction
- Nanofluidic sample handling targeting 10-nm spatial resolution of single macromolecules
Requirements:
- MSc / Master’s degree in physics, photonics, applied physics, or chemistry
- Enthusiasm for experimental laboratory work and quantum technologies
- Good communication skills in English (working language of our lab and Doctoral School)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications and informal inquiries are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application directly by email to Prof. Szymon Pustelny (pustelny@uj.edu.pl) enclosing:
1. Curriculum Vitae
Complete academic CV highlighting education, laboratory skills, thesis topic, and publications or preprints.
2. Cover Letter
A concise (1-page) note describing your research background, motivation, and fit for the Nanoscale MRI project.
3. Academic References
Names and email addresses of 1–2 academic referees (e.g. Master’s or PhD thesis supervisor).
Jagiellonian University Students (BSc & MSc Theses)
Students of Physics, Photonics, and related faculties at Jagiellonian University interested in carrying out experimental BSc or MSc thesis projects are invited to contact Prof. Pustelny or visit our laboratory in room C.1.07 (Photonics Wing, FAIS UJ).