Doctoral Studies in Physics
Institute of Physics
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
University of Szczecin
Programme of doctoral studies
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics announces the enrolment for the first year of Doctoral
Studies in Physics for the academic year 2013-2014.
The range of proposed doctoral research in physics is the following:
ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS ( formation and evolution of planetary systems,
accretion of matter on black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs, structure and evolution of active
galactic nuclei, cosmic radiation, cosmology and gravitation theory, cosmology based on unified
theories of fundamental interactions, (nuclear strong and weak electromagnetic and gravitational),
superstring, membrane and M-theory, dark matter and exotic singularities in Universe, Oklo natural
nuclear reactor and variability of constant physical interactions);
SOLID BODY PHYSICS (dynamics of nonequilibrium phenomena in solid bodies from
macro to nano structures, phase transition, dynamics of multiquant multispin states and
spectroscopic transitions, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, electronic structure of Coulomb
systems, non relativistic and relativistic quantum-mechanics theory of Coulomb systems,
quasi-solvable physical systems, prediction of electronic properties of atoms and molecules,
numerical experiments in silico, numerical simulation of nanostructured systems, application
of quantum-mechanical calculations in chemistry, biochemistry, and farmacology);
NUCLEAR AND MEDICAL PHYSICS (study of radioactive decay and nuclear reactions
with very low energies, nuclear reactions in astrophysical plasma, nucleosynthesis, nuclear
energetics, interaction of nuclear radiation with animate/inanimate matter, genetic effects of
nuclear radiation, cellular reparations mechanics);
ELECTRODYNAMIC AND OPTICS (interaction of quantum electromagnetic field with material
medium, interaction of atomic systems with strong laser fields);
FIELD THEORY AND POLYMER PHYSICS (formal aspects of field theory: quanting of
field theory on curved spacetime, supersymmetric field theories, topological field theories,
string theory. Applications: applying field theory in polymer physics and in description of
low-dimensional systems, applying in high-energy physics. Experiments: calorimetry
techniques used in polymer physics).
List of prospective supervisors: dr hab. Adam Bechler, prof. dr Jerzy Ciosłowski,
dr hab. Konrad Czerski, dr hab. Mariusz Dąbrowski, dr hab. Ryhor Fedaruk, dr hab. Franco
Ferrari, dr hab. Mykola Korynevskyy, prof. dr hab. Mykola Serheiev, dr hab. Jerzy Stelmach,
dr hab. Jacek Styszyński, dr hab. Ewa Szuszkiewicz.
Doctoral Studies in University of Szczecin in Physics
Timetable - Physics
Year of studies
I
II
III
IV
60 h
60 h
(2 exam.)
(2 exam.)
60 h
60 h
60 h
60 h
(credit)
(credit)
(credit)
(credit)
120 h
1. Basic courses
(2 exam.)
2. Monographics courses or specialist
labs
3. Doctoral seminar
maximally
by the end
of 3th year
4. Opening of the registration and
conferment procedure for a doctoral
degree
5. Didactic classes
30 h
30 h
30 h
30 h
6. Doctoral examination – modern language
+
7. Doctoral examination – optional discipline
+
8. Doctoral examination – basic discipline
+
Total:
210 h
150 h
150 h
90 h
Admission criteria
Studies form: full-time
Director of doctoral studies:
dr hab. Ewa Szuszkiewicz, prof. US
e-mail: szusz@fermi.fiz.univ.szczecin.pl
Date of qualifying examination
16th july 2013
Place of qualifying examination:
Wydział Matematyczno-Fizyczny
ul. Wielkopolska 15, 70-451 Szczecin
Application deadline:
10th of July 2013
Place of submitting documents:
Ewa Szuszkiewicz
Dziekanat Wydziału Matematyczno-Fizycznego
ul. Wielkopolska 15, 70-451 Szczecin
Enrolment limit: 8
Documents required from a foreigner applying for admission to the
doctoral studies :
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An application for admission to studies,
CV,
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Personal information form,
Diploma of completion of second-level studies or uniform Master studies obtained in Poland,
or legalized with the Apostille diploma or other document of completion of studies abroad
(the original document with the notarized transcript) recognized under the regulations
concerning the validation of higher education completion diplomas obtained abroad or on the
basis of an international agreement, as equivalent to the Polish diploma of completion of
second-level studies or uniform magister (Master) studies,
One recommendation letter from a professor. This reference cannot come from a proposed
supervisor,
The prospective doctoral dissertation supervisor’s opinion including his/her consent of taking
up the function,
Document certifying fluent knowledge of the English language,
A copy of the page of a passport containing photograph,
Valid visa or residence card or another document allowing to stay at the territory of Poland.,
Medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to undertake the doctoral studies
Policy of health or accident insurance during the time of education in Poland or the European
Health Insurance Card or written commitment to insure oneself in the National Health Fund
immediately upon beginning of education,
Information concering intention of applying for scholarship (citizens of the European Union
member countries only).
A person applying for admission to Doctoral Studies must satisfy jointly
the following conditions:
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must be a holder of Master or Master of Engineering degree or equivalent in a field
connected with chosen subject of doctoral studies
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has submitted one recommendation letter from a professor. This letter cannot come from a
proposed supervisor
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has knowledge of the English language allowing reading scientific literature
has obtained consent of the future supervisor for a professor in Institute of Physics
has passed the qualifying examinations for Doctoral Studies
The enrolment takes effect on the basis of ranking list of marks obtained by candidates during
qualifying proceedings.