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Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences
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The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
22 Feb 2025

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences
Department
Department of Medical Physics /ZFM/
Research Field
Physics
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions
Postdoc Positions
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number
ADIUNKT /postdoc/AP-I-ZFM/25
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Keywords:  Proton therapy, medical physics, dosimetry, nanodosimetry

A person employed as an adjunct (post-doc) for a fixed period of up to 33 Months at the Research and Development Laboratory of the Department for Medical Physics – Cyclotron Center Bronowice at IFJ PAN 

will be required to participate in research and development work in proton radiotherapy, medical physics, dosimetry, and nanodosimetry as part of ongoing and planned projects at CCB in the near future.

The basic tasks of the employed person will include: 

  • Development of experimental nanodosimetry using existing and newly developed detectors at CCB IFJ PAN, including (a) Ion Counting Nanodosimeter, which will be transferred from PTB to CCB IFJ PAN in 2025; (b) prototype of a single-chamber nanodosimeter currently being developed at CCB IFJ PAN as part of a doctoral project under the ProtoTerra program at CCB IFJ as a host institution for the doctoral student.
  • Dissemination of the research results in publications in leading scientific journals indexed in the JCR and speeches during seminars and conferences, including international ones. This person will also be obliged to apply for external funding for research.   

Where to apply

E-mail
jobs@ifj.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • doctor degree in physical sciences or related disciplines,
  • scientific achievements documented by publications in prestigious international scientific journals,
  • knowledge of the research topics and current activity in the field of nanodosimetry,
  • experience in working with scientific research equipment and analysis of experimental data,
  • ability to work in a team,
  • very good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Welcome:

  • Experience in managing a radiation detector laboratory.
Specific Requirements

Detailed rules of the competition are specified in the Terms and Conditions of Recruitment of Adjuncts and Research Assistants adopted by the IFJ PAN Scientific Council on April 12, 2021 and accessible at: 

          https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/terms-and-conditions-adjunct-research-assistant.pdf

Candidates applying for employment in IFJ PAN are required to contact the head of the Department of Medical Physics, dr hab. Renata Kopeć  (Renata.Kopec@ifj.edu.pl) at an early stage, who may ask the candidate to deliver a seminar before submitting the application and then the Head of the Department submits employment recommendation to the Competition Committee.

The Director reserves the right to cancel the competition at any stage without giving any reason.

The list of required documents is included in the rules of the competition (point II.2): 

          https://www.ifj.edu.pl/en/career/documents/terms-and-conditions-adjunct-research-assistant.pdf

  • Applications with attachments, placed in a single file, must be submitted by email with the subject line “Adjunct/postdoc/AP-I-ZFM/25” by 15 May 2025 at 12:00 (CET) to: jobs@ifj.edu.pl 
  • The employment recommendation from the two referees shall be sent directly, bypassing the candidate, to the following e-mail address: jobs@ifj.edu.pl 

The word version of candidate evaluation form ("karta kandydata") is accessible at: 

https://www.ifj.edu.pl/kariera/zasady-zatrudniania/pdf/karta-kandydata-…

Internal Application form(s) needed
karta-kandydata-asystent-adiunkt_28.pdf
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Additional Information

Benefits

full-time position, no teaching obligations - only research annual leave 36 days well equipped facilities, the tools required for research: computer farms and cloud computing infrastructure, software, servers, etc. work in active an inspiring environment; an active seminar program, the possibility for close collaborations with other research institutes access to world-class experts, parking

Selection process

All applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee selects the candidates to be invited to interviews based on submitted documents.

  • Interviews with candidates shall take place from June 9th, to June 11th, 2025. Candidates qualified for interviews shall be notified by e-mail about the exact date of the Interview by May 26th, 2025. During the interview the candidate shall be required to give a presentation, stored on a pen drive, lasting 10 minutes at maximum which shall presenting candidate’s most important achievement,
  • The competition shall be concluded by June 27th, 2025.
  • Each candidate shall be notified by e-mail about the results of the competition.
  • The final decision on employing and salary shall be taken by IFJ PAN Director.
Additional comments

A person employed at the position of Assistant Professor with a PhD degree will receive a monthly basic salary of PLN 7,000 gross, and with a postdoctoral degree of PLN 7,800 gross. The total amount of remuneration is influenced by additional components, such as: length of service and allowance for working under conditions of exposure to ionizing radiation (if applicable).

Type of contract: contract of employment, full-time at IFJ PAN as the only place of work

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences
Country
Poland
City
Krakow
Postal Code
31-342
Street
Radzikowskiego 152
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Contact

City
Cracow
Website
Street
Radzikowskiego 152
Postal Code
31342
E-Mail
jobs@ifj.edu.pl

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