Postdoctoral researcher position in Space Physics/Astrophysics

European Geosciences Union (EGU); Warszawa; On-site; PLN 135,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on the local interstellar medium surrounding the heliosphere. The successful candidate will participate in modeling possible interaction scenarios and how these scenarios are reflected in the distribution of interstellar neutral atoms observable by dedicated instruments on the IBEX and IMAP missions.

The researcher will join the team led by Paweł Swaczyna.

Qualifications

• PhD is required.

Responsibilities

• Model interstellar medium interaction scenarios around the heliosphere.
• Analyze distribution of interstellar neutral atoms observable by IBEX and IMAP missions.

Job description

Position

Postdoctoral researcher position in Space Physics/Astrophysics

Employer

Space Research Centre PAS in Warsaw, Poland

Homepage

https://www.cbkpan.pl/en

Location

Warsaw, Poland

Sector

• Other
• Relevant division
• Solar-Terrestrial Sciences (ST)

Type

Full time

Level

Entry level

Salary

We offer a gross salary of 13 263 PLN/month (subject to personal income tax and social security deductions).

Required education

PhD

Application deadline

17 October 2026

Posted

4 September 2026

Job Description

The Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct research on the local interstellar medium surrounding the heliosphere. The successful candidate will participate in modeling possible interaction scenarios in the local interstellar medium and how these scenarios are reflected in the distribution of interstellar neutral atoms observable by dedicated instruments on the IBEX and IMAP missions. The researcher will join the team led by Paweł Swaczyna (https://www.pawelswaczyna.com).

• Period of employment: 12 months, with extension up to a total of 48 months, contingent upon satisfactory research progress.
• Place of work: Bartycka 18a, Warsaw, Poland.
• Start date: 1 November 2026 – 30 April 2027 (to be negotiated with the selected candidate).