- PhD in physics, chemistry or material's science. 

- research record in quantum mechanical calculations, and condensed matter. 

- knowledge of computer programming (linux shell, python, C++ or FORTRAN).

- knowledge of English

welcome: 

- scientific publication record

- knowledge of DFT software like Quantum Espresso, Vasp

- knowledge of statistical physics.

Applications:

Candidates are asked to send their applications within July 12th, 2026 with the note "7/2026/Ad-NZ31" to the address of the Employment Department. The Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences Employment Department Radzikowskiego Street 152 31-342 Krakow or by e-mail: jobs@ifj.edu.pl

The application must include:

- CV

- cover letter 

- a copy of PhD degree or a document confirming awarding  PhD degree

- GPDR consent "I consent to the processing of my personal data by IFJ PAN included in my application documents."

- a list of scientific and research achievements (e.g. list of publications, conference presentations, completed internships)

- letters of recommendation (min. 2).

full-time position, 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

All the applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, if necessary there shall be interviews and upon the final decision all the applicants will be informed about the results.

Contract of employment for a specified period as the primary place of work  - 7 months

If you have any questions about the competition, please contact the project manager, Prof. dr hab Zbigniew Łodziana, at zbigniew.lodziana@ifj.edu.pl

Monthly basic gross salary 8000-9000 PLN gross

The total amount of remuneration is influenced by additional components, such as: 

•  length of service
• allowance for working under conditions of exposure to ionizing radiation (if applicable)

Possibility of granting:

• Long-service Award
• Annual Bonus
• support under the Company Social Benefits Fund in accordance with the ZFŚS Regulations.

Excerpt from the IFJ PAN Employee Remuneration Regulations and excerpt from the Company Social Benefits Fund Regulations link

Information on the processing of personal dataclick

In a case of employment at IFJ PAN, the researcher will be required to authorize the Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN to be included in the number of employees conducting scientific acitivity in the discipline of physical sciences.

Date of settlement July 16th, 2026