Offer Description
We offer a postdoctoral position in the OPUS-24 project “Quantum geometry and BPS states” funded by the National Science Centre. The aim of the project is to understand properties of quantum geometries and their relations to BPS states. Experience of a candidate in theories with extended supersymmetry and topological string theory will be an asset.
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 amendments).
Requirements
Research Field: Physics » Mathematical physics
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 degree in physics, mathematics, or related disciplines
- a strong research track record, including scientific publications and conference presentations;
- international experience, including research visits and/or scientific collaboration;
- submission of a plan for further research activities;
- very good command of written and spoken English.
The candidate must meet the conditions set by the National Science Center for people employed in a post-doc position. In particular, the person employed for this position must have a doctoral degree obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment in the project. This period does not include breaks related to maternity leave, additional maternity leave, leave on the conditions of maternity leave, additional leave on the conditions of maternity leave, paternity leave, or parental leave granted on the terms specified in the provisions of the Labor Code or the receipt of sickness allowance or rehabilitation benefits in connection with incapacity for work, including those caused by diseases requiring medical rehabilitation. For women, the indicated 7-year period may be extended by 18 months for each child born or adopted. A woman can choose a more favourable way to indicate breaks in her scientific career.
The employment will take place in accordance with the NCN regulations, in particular the employed person must meet the following conditions jointly:
- the principal investigator was not a supervisor or assistant supervisor of her doctoral dissertation;
- their PhD degree has been awarded by another institution than the one planned to employ them at this post or they have completed a continuous and evidenced post-doctoral fellowship of at least 10 months in another institution than the host institution for the project and in another country than the one in which they have been conferred a PhD degree;
- at the time of receiving remuneration, they will not be receiving any other remuneration paid from the funds granted to research projects under NCN calls under the heading of direct costs;
- in the period of receiving the remuneration they will be receiving no remuneration from another employer pursuant to an employment contract, including an employer with registered office outside of Poland;
- during the period of receiving this remuneration, he will not receive retirement benefits from the social security system;
- will be employed for at least 6 months.
Specific Requirements
Experience of a candidate in theories with extended supersymmetry and topological string theory.
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Research Field: Physics » Mathematical physics
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Benefits
Basic remuneration 140.000 PLN gross gross/year (including the employer’s costs, additional annual remuneration, allowance for years of service, etc.).
Eligibility criteria
1. Scientific achievements (publications, projects, presentations)
- The number and quality of scientific publications (including those in JCR-listed journals), assessed in the context of the length of the candidate’s academic career
- Participation in research projects (national and international)
- Presentations at scientific conferences
2. Research experience and competencies
- Consistency of experience with the project’s subject matter
- Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques relevant to the given 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 orally and in writing)
Selection process
Interested candidates should submit to psulkows@fuw.edu.pl the following documents:
- Candidate’s questionnaire link
- CV
- 2 recommendation letters
- Publication list
- Copy of PhD diploma
- Research plan
As part of the employment process, the selected candidate is required to submit the original documents.
The candidates might be asked for an interview with the commission appointed by the Dean of the Faculty.
The entire procedure will be concluded before 20.12.2026
Candidates will be individually notified of the competition results via email.
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.
Additional comments
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. For more information about this topic and the processing of candidates’ personal data please follow the link
The University of Warsaw follows an Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment Policy, the content of which can be accessed at: https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/polityka-rekrutacji
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics
Country: Poland
City: Warsaw
Postal Code: 02-093
Street: Pasteura 5
Contact
City: Warsaw
Website: http://www.fuw.edu.pl
Street: Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
Postal Code: 00-927
E-Mail: psulkows@fuw.edu.pl