Organisation/Company University of Warsaw Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Poland Application Deadline 20 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number NCN DAINA 2024/52/L/ST9/00210 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We invite applications for a research adjunct position (postdoctoral research equivalent) at the Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw, Poland, in an NCN DAINA grant “Polish-Lithuanian black hole hunt - harvest time”. The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include working with the photometric and astrometric data from the Gaia space mission, as well as conducting the follow-up observations with the global telescope network BHTOM.

The candidates have to conform to the conditions stated in art. 113 of Higher Education Law dated 20.07.2018. (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2024, item 1571 with further changes)

Where to apply

E-mail lw@astrouw.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text);
• PhD in astronomy/astrophysics received during the last 7 years (obtained no later than the date of the employment);
• documented research experience in analysis of photometric time-series, in particular with carrying out observations and processing of data from ground-based telescopes;
• good programming and data-visualisation skills, in particular in Python;
• knowledge of Django, CSS, GitHub would be an advantage;
• experience with Linux/MacOS operating systems;
• good publication record in time-domain photometric research;
• significant scientific achievements;
• presentation of a plan for future research activities;
• international research experience;
• fluency in written and spoken English.

Key responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include conducting and analyzing photometric and spectroscopic observations of microlensing events detected by the Gaia space mission. The project aims to identify black hole microlensing candidates based on astrometric data from Gaia Data Release 4 (DR4). Events observed by the BHTOM telescope network between 2014 and 2019 will be subjected to detailed analysis and additional ground-based follow-up observations. As part of the project, the BHTOM.space system, used for coordinating ground-based observations, will also be further developed.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

The position is for 2 years. The starting date is early 2026. The job location is the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Warsaw (Aleje Ujazdowskie 4, 00-478 Warsaw, Poland). Standard benefits under Polish labor law apply.

Eligibility criteria

1. Scientific achievements (publications, projects, presentations): Number and quality of scientific publications assessed in the context of the candidate’s academic career length. Participation in research projects (national and international).Presentations at scientific conferences.Quality of the research project.

2. Research experience and competencies: Relevance of experience to the project’s subject matter. Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques relevant to the project.

3. Soft and organizational skills:Communication skills and ability to work in a team.Independence in planning and conducting research. Ability to present results (both oral and written).

4. Motivation: Motivation to work in the given position.Potential for scientific and publication development.

Selection process

The candidate should provide all documents to Director of the Observatory or send them by e‑mail lw@astrouw.edu.pl . Successful candidate will be required to provide original of all documents.

• Description of a research experience, with an emphasis on the research related to the job offer.
• At least one recommendation letter from a senior researcher sent directly to lw@astrouw.edu.pl

Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline indicated!

The entire procedure will be concluded before January 31, 2026. The candidate might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty. The applicants will be notified on the results of the competition by email.

This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.

Additional comments

If hired, we expect the University of Warsaw to be the primary workplace for the successful candidate.

Candidates with disabilities or special needs may report their accessibility requirements for the recruitment process.

This announcement is the first step in the procedure of employing an academic teacher and its positive result will be a base for consecutive steps.

Information about the Internal Reporting Procedure at the University of Warsaw pursuant to the Act of June 14, 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers:

The University of Warsaw has a procedure for reporting rights violations – Internal reporting procedure, attached to Ordinance No. 94 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw dated 17 September 2024 on the procedure for whistleblowers reporting cases of law violation at the University of Warsaw and for undertaking follow‑up actions, published and available in Monitor UW 2024, item 266.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 00-478 Street Aleje Ujazdowskie 4 Geofield