PhD Fellowship in Theoretical Particle Physics

Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University; Kraków; On-site; PLN 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial scholarship 6 months

NCN regulations benefits

Job summary

The PhD Fellowship in Theoretical Particle Physics at Jagiellonian University invites outstanding candidates to join the Particle Theory and Complex Systems groups. The successful applicant will work on non-perturbative QCD, non-perturbative quantum gravity, Monte Carlo methods, and neural networks, with both analytical and numerical research at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science.

Starting on 15 October 2026, with an application deadline of 3 October 2026.

Qualifications

• MSc in theoretical physics is required or equivalent.
• Very good knowledge of theoretical physics at the level of the second degree.
• Fluent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Programming skills at a very good level (preferably C/C++).

Skills

C/C++ programming

English language

Education

MSc in theoretical physics

Job description

PhD Fellowship in Theoretical Particle Physics

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Jagiellonian University

Department

The Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science

Research Field

Theoretical Physics » High Energy Elementary Particle Physics » Quantum Chromodynamics

Theoretical Physics » High Energy Elementary Particle Physics » Quantum Gravity

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

3 October 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

40

Offer Starting Date

15 October 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We offer a scientific fellowship for a PhD candidate in Theoretical Particle Physics joining the groups of Particle Theory and Complex Systems at the Jagiellonian University. The groups include of dr hab. Piotr Korcyl, dr hab. Andrzej Goerlich, dr hab. Jakub Gizbert-Studnicki and dr Tomasz Stebel. The current activities are described here: https://ztc.ift.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/aktualnosci and https://cs.if.uj.edu.pl/cs/index.html . The successful applicant will be expected to work on topics related to non-perturbative quantum chromodynamics, non-perturbative quantum gravity, Monte Carlo algorithms, and neural networks. Work may encompass both analytical and numerical aspects. Research work will be carried out at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University.

For further information, please contact Piotr Korcyl ([e-mail]).

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MSc in theoretical p hysics
• very good knowledge of theoretical physics at the level of 2nd degree
• fluent knowledge of written and spoken English
• programming skills at a very good level (preferably C, C++)

Specific Requirements – documents to be submitted for the selection process

• scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (publications, conference presentations, scholarships, etc.)
• motivation letter explaining interest in joining the project
• scan of the MSc diploma
• Master Thesis or its extended summary in English

Languages

Level

Fluent

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

Selection process based on submitted documents

Additional Information

Benefits are in accordance with Polish employment laws for PhD students based on NCN regulations ( https://ncn.gov.pl ) and the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences of the Jagiellonian University.
An initial scholarship will be granted for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

3

Company/Institute

Institute of Theoretical Physics, Jagiellonian University