Postoc at the Theoretical Physics Division | BP2_578

National Centre for Nuclear Research; Polska; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Centre for Nuclear Research invites applications for a Postdoc position in the Theoretical Physics Division. The successful candidate will participate in analytical and numerical QCD research, contribute to scientific discussions, and help prepare research articles within the SONATA BIS project.

The role involves presenting results at international conferences and collaborating with an experienced team in a dynamic research environment in Poland.

Qualifications

• PhD in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics.
• Excellent knowledge of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and related topics.
• Very good command of English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research in the Theoretical Physics Division, working on analytical and numerical calculations.
• Participate in discussions and development of research plans within the SONATA BIS project.

Skills

Quantum Chromodynamics

Theoretical physics

English proficiency

Education

PhD in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics

Job description

Organisation/Company National Centre for Nuclear Research Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 17 Nov 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 27 Oct 2026 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 National Centre for Nuclear Research opens the competition for the position of Postoc at the Theoretical Physics Division (ref. BP2_578)

The postdoc will contribute to the research work under the SONATA BIS grant number 2023/50/E/ST2/00133 project, participating in scientific discussions, in analytical and/or numerical calculations, in the redaction of the corresponding research articles, and in the dissemination of the results by presenting them at a few international conferences.

Requirements for the candidate:

• Hold a PhD in theoretical high-energy or nuclear physics, obtained no earlier than 7 years before the year of employment (according to the NCN post-doc definition), from an institution other than the planned place of employment. During the period of receiving remuneration - no other remuneration from NCN projects and no employment under an employment contract elsewhere
• Documented research experience in Quantum Chromodynamics (familiarity with gluon saturation physics will be an asset),
• Very good knowledge of English (both oral and written),

Required documents:

• A copy of degree diploma;
• Full publication list;
• Research plans;
• Two references letters, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter writers before the application deadline

We offer:

• Employment in one of the largest research Institute in Poland;
• Good learning environment. Support of an experienced team;
• External and internal trainings in hard and soft skills as well as participation in conferences;
• Excellence with full research autonomy and being part of a diverse and supportive team of professionals;
• Work in Polish and international networks with research institutes and industrial companies;
• Personal and professional development with diverse range of tasks and challenges.

Contact:

The application documents in electronic form should be sent to:dr hab. Tolga Altinoluk prof. NCBJ, adres e-mail: [e-mail]

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Additional Information

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