Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences Department Division of Theoretical Physics (NO4) Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 31 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 7/2025/Pi Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Conducting research in the area of theorethical particle physics, with an emphasis on higher-order perturbative QCS calculations, top quark and jet physics, at the highest international level; building and developing a research team; attracting third-party funding; participating and cooperating in activities organized by the Division of Theoretical Physics (NO4).

Where to apply

E-mail jobs@ifj.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

• PhD and habilitation degree
• publication history in the topics of: (i) theoretical particle physics; (ii) phenomenology of strong interactions at high energies (iii) development of Monte Carlo simulation tools
• a history of successfully obtaining external financing
• experience in organizing and conducting research in international cooperation
• experience in organization of scientific conferences

Welcome:

• skills in leading research teams
• history of working with experimental collaborations
• history of organizing division/ group activities, e.g., seminars and workshops

Specific Requirements

The list of required documents and detailed rules of the competition are specified in the Terms and conditions of conducting competitions and recruitment for the positions of Professors and Institute Professors financed from subsidies for primary statutory activity adopted by the IFJ PAN Scientific Council on April 12, 2021 and accessible at:

Applications may also include additional information useful for evaluating the candidates qualifications and scientific achievements.

Applications with attachments shall be sent by e‑mail by January 31st, 2026 with the note "7/2025/Pi" to the following address: jobs@ifj.edu.pl

The reference letters from the referees shall be sent directly, bypassing the candidate, to the following e‑mail address: jobs@ifj.edu.pl

Date of settlement of the competition: 20.02.2026

full-time position, no teaching obligations - only research

annual leave 36 days well equipped facilities,

the tools required for research: computer farms and cloud computing infrastructure, software, servers, etc.

work in active an inspiring environment; an active seminar program,

the possibility for close collaborations with other research institutes access to world‐class experts

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Selection process

The candidates’ applications are examined and reviewed by the Selection Committee. Based on the submitted applications, the Selection Committee prepares a list of the candidates admitted to the competition and pass it to the Institute Director. The Selection Committee determines the ranking. If need be, the Selection Committee may ask the candidates to give presentations or invite them to interviews. At the session of the Scientific Council the Selection Committee presents a report on its activity with the justification for the choice of the candidate as the winner of the competition.

Additional comments

For a postdoctoral fellow an employment contract* with IFJ PAN as the only place of employment.

the position for an indefnite period for current employees and up to 33 months for new employees

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Krakow Postal Code 31-342 Street Radzikowskiego 152 Geofield