Research and technical specialist (student)

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion; Polska; On-site; PLN 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion in Poland seeks a researcher to contribute to the NCN Sonata-21 project on plasma state classification and abnormal event detection in nuclear fusion devices using Symmetrized Dot Pattern and machine learning on time-series tokamak radiation data.

You should hold a bachelor's degree in science, possess programming and data-management skills, and communicate in English for an international research team and literature access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science/natural sciences (physical sciences).
• Basic knowledge of tokamak physics.
• Programming languages and IT tools used in data analysis.
• Skills in database creation, data management and scientific programming.
• English language skills for international collaboration and literature.

Skills

Tokamak physics

Programming languages

IT data analysis tools

English (proficiency)

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 1 Oct 2026 - 14:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 15 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 implementation of the NCN SONATA-21 research project "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 job applicant should hold a bachelor's degree in science and natural sciences (physical sciences). A job applicant is expected to posess:

• Basic knowledge of tokamak physics.
• Practical knowledge of programming languages and IT tools used in data analysis.
• Practical skills in database creation, data management and scientific programming.
• Knowledge of spoken and written English, enabling communication in an international team and scientific literature.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Other Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

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

1. Enjoy full public rights.
2. Have a bachelor's degree.
3. Know English to the extent that allows you to use professional literature, prepare research publications and communicate in a professional environment.

Specific Requirements

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

1. Application for employment in a research and technical position (student) K/M.
2. Cover letter.
3. A detailed research curriculum vitae, including information on completed internships and scientific and professional achievements.
4. Bachelor's degree.
5. A personal questionnaire with a Statement of consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes.
6. Declarations: about no criminal record and about additional employment,
7. A commitment not to take up additional employment or activity without the consent of the director at the time of employment.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Physics » Other Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

IPPLM offers:

• full-time employment under the scholarship agreement for the duration of the NCN project and a basic salary of PLN 4,875 gross,
• work in a team of both experienced and young researchers (including PhD students),
• improving qualifications and the possibility of scientific development,
• participation in research cooperation carried out in important research centers in Poland and abroad.

Period of participation in the project – 12 months, possible starting date 12 October 2026.

Eligibility criteria

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

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

Selection process

An applicant may submit to the Selection Committee other additional materials attesting to qualifications, research achievements and information about interests not related to the research specified in the competition notice.

Documents submitted by a person applying for a research and technical position at the IPPLM will not be returned. The Selection 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 Geofield