Assistant professor (post-doc)

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion; Polska; On-site; PLN 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion in Poland invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Fusion Plasma Research and Space Technologies department.

The role focuses on participation in the NCN Sonata-21 project on plasma state classification and anomaly detection in fusion devices, requiring a PhD and strong English, with opportunities for scientific development and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in exact or natural sciences (physical sciences) or a related field.
• Extensive expertise in plasma X-ray diagnostics, data analysis and interpretation.
• English proficiency for international collaboration and scientific literature.

Skills

Plasma X-ray diagnostics

Data integration

English proficiency

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion

Organisation/Company Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion Department Department of Fusion Plasma Research and Space Technologies Research Field Physics › Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 5 Oct 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 18 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Participation in the NCN SONATA-21 „Plasma state classification and abnormal event detection in nuclear fusion devices with Symmetrized Dot Pattern and Machine Learning applied to time series of tokamak plasma radiation measurements”.
A person applying for employment should have a doctoral degree
in the field of exact and natural sciences (physical sciences) or a related one. A person applying for employment is expected to possess:

• Extensive expertise in plasma X-ray diagnostics, both in data analysis and in understanding the response of the apparatus and the physical interpretation of the results.
• Proven ability to integrate data from multiple diagnostic systems.
• Knowledge of spoken and written English, enabling communication in an international team and scientific literature.

Requirements

Research Field Physics › Other Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

A person for the position of a researcher should meet the following criteria:

• Enjoy full public rights.
• Hold a doctoral degree obtained no earlier than 12 years prior to January 1st of the year of employment in the project (this period may be extended accordingly in line with NCN rules regarding career breaks)
• Know English to the extent that allows you to use professional literature, prepare scientific publications and communicate in a professional environment.

A person applying for employment for the position of a researcher should submit the following documents and letters:

• Application for employment as an assistant professor (post-doc) M/F.
• Cover letter.
• A detailed scientific curriculum vitae, including information on completed internships and scientific and professional achievements.
• Diploma of graduation, diploma of obtaining a doctoral degree.
• A personal questionnaire with a Statement of consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes.
• Declarations: about no criminal record and about additional employment,
• A commitment not to take up additional employment or activity without the consent of the director at the time of employment.

Level Good

Research Field Physics › Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10

Additional Information

IPPLM offers:

• full-time employment under an employment contract for the duration of the NCN project and a basic salary of PLN 10,000 gross,
• work in a team of both experienced and young scientists (including PhD students),
• improving qualifications and the possibility of scientific development,
• participation in scientific cooperation carried out in important scientific centers in Poland and abroad.

The period of involvement in the implementation of the project covers 17 months, the possibility of starting from October 15, 2026.

Selection process

The qualifications of a person applying for employment at the IPPLM are assessed by the Selection (Recruitment) Committee on the basis of the documents and materials provided and the opinion of the manager of the plant in which the candidate is to be employed. In addition, the head of the plant and/or the Selection (recruitment) Committee may invite the person applying for employment for an interview.

The Selection (Recruitment) Committee may ask the applicant to submit additional materials concerning his/her qualifications and scientific achievements.

Documents submitted by a person applying for a scientific position at the Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion will not be returned. The Committee reserves the right to contact selected persons.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 01-497 Street 23 Hery Str Geofield