Adjunct/post-doc

Offer Description

The Adjunct/Post-doc will be involved in a project funded by the National Science Centre, entitled „Elusive collective processes in atomic nuclei inferred from photon spectra in experiments based on hybrid setups of multi detector arrays”. The selected candidate will actively participate in the preparation, execution, and analysis of experiments which aims on investigation of the decay of Giant Resonances, at the Cyclotron Centre Bronowice (CCB) of the Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN) in Kraków [1]. These experiments use an advanced detection system, including PARIS and LaBr₃ detectors for gamma-ray detection and KRATTA telescopes for charged particle. This setup enables precise measurements of gamma decays of excited states induced by protons with energies ranging from 70 to 230 MeV which are available at the CCB IFJ PAN accelerator.

In addition to analyzing data collected locally in Kraków, the newly employed researcher will be involved in the analysis process of data obtained during experimental campaigns conducted in France (IJCLab, Orsay) and Romania (IFIN-HH), as well as in future experiments planned in Italy (LNL Legnaro).

The responsibilities of the hired researcher will also include preparing scientific publications and presenting research results at international scientific conferences.

[1] B. Wasilewska, M. Kmiecik, et al., Phys. Rev. C 105, 014310 (2022)

Where to apply

E-mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Physics

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics or related disciplines, obtained in the year of employment in the project or within 7 years before 1 January of the year of employment in the project. It is permissible to obtain the doctoral degree after the recruitment process has concluded but prior to the commencement of employment. In such a case, a document confirming the expected date of obtaining the doctoral degree must be submitted.
• practical knowledge of techniques for measuring gamma radiation energy (scintillation detectors) or light charged particles,
• experience in experimental nuclear physics,
• documented scientific activity in the form of list of publications in renowned international scientific journals,
• analytical skills and the ability to independently solve research problems,
• very good command of English, both spoken and written, enabling smooth work in an international environment and presentation of results

Welcome:

• experience in performing theoretical calculations using the FRESCO code or other DWBA-based models,
• practical knowledge of the Geant4 package (or related programs) for simulating the interaction of particles and radiation with matter and optimizing detector geometry,
• knowledge of the ROOT environment and C++ / Python programming languages used in physical data analysis.

Specific Requirements

Applications:

Candidates are asked to send their applications within October 16th, 2026 with the note "12/2026/Ad-NZ22" to the address of the Employment Department. The Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences Employment Department Radzikowskiego Street 152 31-342 Krakow or by e-mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl

The application must include:

• CV
• cover letter
• a copy of PhD degree/a document confirming awarding PhD degree or a document confirming the expected date of receiving a doctoral degree
• GPDR consent "I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Henryk Niewodniczański Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, as contained in the application documents I have submitted, for the purposes of the current recruitment process."
• a list of scientific and research achievements (e.g. list of publications, conference presentations, completed internships)
• at least 2 letters of recommendation
• other

Additional Information

Benefits

• full-time position, 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 the applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, if necessary there shall be interviews and upon the final decision all the applicants will be informed about the results. We reserve the right to contact selected individuals from the candidate's list of references to obtain their opinions.

Additional comments

Offer Starting Date: 15.11.2026-15.01.2027

Contract of employment for a specified period as the primary place of work - 12 months

If you have any questions about the competition, please contact the project manager, dr hab Maria Kmiecik, at maria.kmiecik@ifj.edu.pl

Monthly basic gross salary 7950 PLN 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

Information on the processing of personal dataclick

In a case of employment at IFJ PAN, the researcher will be required to authorize the Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN to be included in the number of employees conducting scientific acitivity in the discipline of physical sciences.

Date of settlement October23rd, 2026

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
• E-Mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl