assistant professor (adjunkt) - research staff

Nicolaus Copernicus University; Polska; On-site; PLN 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicolaus Copernicus University invites applications for a 1-year post-doctoral position in massive-star and gravitational astrophysics. The project is funded by the NCN OPUS grant led by dr. hab. Dorottya Szecsi, prof.

UMK, with starting date around 15 December 2026. Polish language not required for applicants. The successful candidate should have a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy and will explore cosmology-motivated gravity theories and their observable effects in stellar populations,

Qualifications

• PhD required in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy.
• 1-year post-doctoral appointment.
• Research focus on massive-star and gravitational astrophysics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate effects of modified gravity theories on star-clusters and related phenomena.
• Develop independent research ideas and pursue publication-ready results.

Skills

Massive-star astrophysics

Gravitational waves

Binary population synthesis

Modified gravity

Education

PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy

Job description

Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics

Organisation/Company Nicolaus Copernicus University Department Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics Research Field Astronomy Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The competition is open to persons who meet the conditions set out in Article 113 of the Act of 20 July 2018 - Law on higher education and science (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 1668) and the following qualification criteria:

We are seeking a candidate for a 1-year post-doctoral position in massive-star and gravitational astrophysics. The position is funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) in Poland under the OPUS research grant led by dr. hab. Dorottya Szecsi, prof. UMK.

Applicants with experience in super-massive binaries, cosmology and modified gravity are wel-come. The applicant is expected to investigate effects of modified gravity theories on star-clusters, supermassive binary merger statistics, population-III stars and high-redshift observations. The goal of the position will be to assess whether cosmology-motivated modified gravity theories could also leave observable imprints on the statistics of stellar physics. Modified theories in rela-tion to the Planck 2018 curvature tension will be of particular interest, and a prior publication re-cord in this area is expected. The successful applicant will be supported to develop and pursue independent research ideas, building their own academic career.

The candidate should have a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics or Astronomy. The appointment is offered for up 1 year. Expected starting date: 15th December 2026. Speaking Polish is not a re-quirement. Remuneration amount: approximately 7 500 PLN/month gross (total remuneration cost, including full social security and health insurance: 120 000 PLN per year).

Project title: "Gravitational-wave progenitors - Completing the picture with multi-purpose binary population synthesis"

Requirements

Research Field Astronomy Education Level PhD or equivalent

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field AstronomyPhysics

Additional Information

Selection process

Documents required:

• Personal questionnaire for the person applying for employment
• List of publications (including the publishing house/journal, year of publication, and page number)
• Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council of 27 April 2016 (L119/1)
• Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will be my primary employer once I have won the contest
• Copy of higher education diploma (including, if not in English, a certified translation)
• A doctoral certificate (including, if not in English, a certified translation)
• Statement about scientific, didactic and organizational achievements (summarizing the candi-date's most important research results, future interests, and any other relevant expertise)
• A cover letter (addressed to Professor Andrzej Tretyn, Rector of the Nicolaus Copernicus Uni-versity)

Please be informed that the person selected through the competition will be obliged to submit a certificate from the National Criminal Register with regard to offences specified in Chapters 19 and 25 of the Penal Code (including offences against sexual freedom and morality), in Article 189a and Article 207 of the Penal Code and in the Act on Counteracting Drug Addiction of 29 July 2005 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1939 and of 2022, item 2600), or for the corresponding offences defined in foreign law. The obligation to verify applies to a person whose tasks will be related to the protected activity referred to in Article 21. of the Act of 13 May 2016 on counteracting the threat of sexual offences and the protection of minors (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 560).

Pursuant to art. 24 paragraph 6 of the Act of June 14, 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), information on the internal reporting procedure at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is available at: https://www.umk.pl/en/contact/internal-reporting/

POSTAL ADDRESS TO WHICH THE APPLICANT CAN SEND DOCUMENTS IF HE/SHE DOES NOT WANT TO USE THE ON-LINE SYSTEM:

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