Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences
- Department: Department of Radiation Transport Physics /NZ61/
- Research Field: Physics
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)
- Country: Poland
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/recruitment-procedures.php
Keywords
Radiation transport physics, neutron and gamma-ray diagnostics, Monte Carlo methods.
Description
A person employed as an adjunct (post-doc) for a fixed period of up to 33 Months at the Department of Radiation Transport Physics – NZ61 at IFJ PAN will be obliged to participate in research work and projects implemented or planned for the near future at the NZ61 Department.
The main tasks of the employed person will include: research and development activities in the field of radiation transport physics, with a particular focus on neutron and gamma-ray transport. His/her main responsibilities will include the development and execution of numerical simulations of radiation transport using Monte Carlo methods in order to develop and validate neutron diagnostic methods.
An important part of the work will involve performing numerical simulations using Monte Carlo methods, including the development and refinement of computational models, analysis of simulation results, and comparison with experimental data. The successful candidate will also contribute to the design, development, and validation of diagnostic systems, as well as to the preparation and analysis of experiments involving neutron sources.
The scope of work will cover both the development of computational and diagnostic methods and their practical application in experimental research. The position will involve close collaboration with research teams working in the areas of plasma physics, diagnostics, measurement electronics, and numerical modelling.
The employed person will also be obliged to disseminate the research results in the form of publications in leading scientific journals indexed in the JCR and speeches during seminars and conferences, including international ones. The employee will also be obliged to apply for external funding for research.
Where to apply
E-mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- doctor degree in physical sciences or related disciplines: chemistry, physical chemistry or material science, (Applications may be submitted without a doctoral degree during the application period),
- scientific achievements documented by publications in prestigious international scientific journals,
- knowledge and current research activity in the fields of radiation transport physics, neutron diagnostics, and numerical computational methods,
- Experience in working with scientific and research equipment, as well as in the analysis of experimental data.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a research team.
- Good proficiency in software tools such as MS Office, MATLAB, Origin, and Corel,
- Knowledge and practical experience with at least one of the following computational codes: MCNP, OpenMC, Geant4, or FLUKA,
- Ability to independently identify and solve problems arising in scientific research,
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle stressful situations,
- Experience in working with scientific research equipment and analysis of experimental data,
- Ability to work in a team,
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English.
Welcome:
- Ability in programming languages such as Python and/or C/C++,
- Familiarity with CAD software,
- Knowledge of CAD-to-MCNP model conversion and related workflows,
- Basic knowledge of the Polish language.
Specific Requirements
The recruitment process is conducted in accordance with the Recruitment Policy for Research Staff Positions at the Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Resolution No. 51/2026 of the Scientific Council dated September 14, 2026).
Detailed rules for conducting the competition are set forth in the regulations for the employment of assistant professors and research assistants adopted by the Scientific Council of the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Resolution No. 52/2026 of the Scientific Council dated September 14, 2026), available at:
https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/terms-and-conditions-adjunct-research-assistant.pdf
Applicants seeking employment at the IFJ PAN are required to contact the head of the NZ61 Department, assoc. prof. Urszula Wiącek (Urszula.Wiacek@ifj.edu.pl), by November 9th, 2026, who may ask the candidate to give a seminar before submitting an application; the Department Head then sends the Selection Committee a brief opinion recommending or not recommending the candidate for employment. Failure to meet with the Department Head by November 9th, 2026, will result in the application being rejected on procedural grounds
The Director of the Institute may cancel the competition at any stage of the recruitment process without providing a reason.
Required documents
The list of required documents is included in the rules of the competition: https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/terms-and-conditions-adjunct-research-assistant.pdf
Deadline for application submission
- Applications with attachments shall be sent by e-mail by November 16th, 2026 to the following address: jobs@ifj.edu.pl with the note „Adiunkt/post-doc/AP-II-NZ61/26”. It is preferred to place the application and attachments in a single file in PDF format or in a .zip or .rar file.
- The employment recommendation from the two referees shall be sent directly, bypassing the candidate, to the following e-mail address: jobs@ifj.edu.pl, by November 16th, 2026.
Internal Application form(s) needed
application_form_adjunct_research_assistant_19.pdf (English, 221.27 KB - PDF)
Additional Information
Benefits
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, parking
Selection process
All applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Based on the submitted documentation, the Committee shall: conduct a formal review of the application; evaluate the qualifications of candidates whose applications meet the formal requirements; and select a candidate to be interviewed. Interviews with candidates shall take place from December 1st, to December 3rd, 2026. Candidates qualified for interviews shall be notified by e-mail about the exact date of the Interview by November 20th, 2026. During the interview the candidate shall be required to give a presentation, stored on a pen drive, lasting 10 minutes at maximum which shell presenting candidate’s most important achievement,
- The competition shall be concluded by December 15th, 2026.
- Each candidate shall be notified by e-mail about the results of the competition.
The final decision on employing and salary shall be taken by IFJ PAN Director.
Additional comments
A person employed at the position of Assistant Professor with a postdoctoral degree (habilitation) of PLN 8,050 gross, and with a PhD degree will receive a monthly basic salary of PLN 7,250 gross.
The total amount of remuneration is influenced by additional components, such as:
- length of service
- allowance for working under conditions of exposure to ionizing radiation (if applicable)
Possibility of granting:
- Long-service Award
- Annual Bonus
- support under the Company Social Benefits Fund in accordance with the ZFŚS Regulations.
Excerpt from the IFJ PAN Employee Remuneration Regulations and excerpt from the Company Social Benefits Fund Regulations link
Type of contract: contract of employment for a fixed period up to 33 months, full-time at IFJ PAN as the only place of work
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
Contact
- City: Cracow
- Website: http://www.ifj.edu.pl/?lang=en
- Street: Radzikowskiego 152
- Postal Code: 31342