1. Required qualifications:

• PhD degree in physics, or alternatively in mathematics or computer science (Applications may be submitted without a doctoral degree during the application period)
• Knowledge of or interest in issues related to the development and testing of IT systems with high knowledge content in theoretical physics, experimental physics, and mathematics.
• Advanced programming skills in C and C++, passive knowledge of F77.
• Proficiency in English at the B2 level (spoken and written).
• Scientific track record documented by publications in prestigious international scientific journals.
• Experience with large-scale domain-specific IT systems requiring the integration of computer science, physics, and mathematics (for software development, testing, and applications).

Welcome:

• Willingness to collaborate and travel to research centers (e.g., CERN Geneva, University of Louisville, KEK Tsukuba Japan).
• Basic knowledge of or interest in applications of differential geometry, particularly concerning the parameterization and setup of coordinate systems for phase spaces of a given number of particles.
• Knowledge of or interest in preparing numerical results based on quantum field theory perturbation theory.

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 NZ42 Department, dr hab. Aleksander Kusina (Aleksander.Kusina@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.

1. Recuired 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

2. 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-NZ42/26”. 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.

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

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.

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